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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DARE 24 THE RETURNED
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Vovchanchyn moves to clinch but Skarsgard breaks away
and Skarsgard counters with a nice uppercut.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook
and Skarsgard counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Vovchanchyn has Skarsgard up against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skarsgard avoids it.
Skarsgard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vovchanchyn or not.
Skarsgard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn is trying to pull guard but Skarsgard has him pressed against the cage.
Skarsgard is pushing Vovchanchyn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vovchanchyn is trying to force a seperation but Skarsgard has the dominant position.
Skarsgard lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarsgard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vovchanchyn throws a head punch that misses.
Skarsgard avoiding damage as Vovchanchyn throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Skarsgard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vovchanchyn tries a knee to the head but Skarsgard blocks it.
#T1##BC2#
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vovchanchyn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Skarsgard circles away easily
and Skarsgard counters with an inside leg kick.
Skarsgard throws a series of punches but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn walks into a jab.
Vovchanchyn wants to clinch.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up
and Vovchanchyn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skarsgard. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vovchanchyn throws a head kick but Skarsgard moves out of range.
Skarsgard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vovchanchyn is able to avoid easily.#T2##CL2#
Vovchanchyn clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vovchanchyn throws an elbow but misses.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to striking at distance but Skarsgard won't allow it.
Vovchanchyn blocks an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Skarsgard up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thor Skarsgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Vovchanchyn.
Skarsgard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn misses with an elbow over the top.
Vovchanchyn looking to throw knees to the head but Skarsgard is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for Skarsgard to work.
Vovchanchyn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skarsgard as Vovchanchyn tries to tie him up.
Skarsgard blocks an elbow strike from Vovchanchyn.
A nice left hand lands by Skarsgard.
#T3#
Vovchanchyn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skarsgards head.
Vovchanchyn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vovchanchyn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skarsgard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up but Skarsgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Skarsgard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Skarsgard throws a jab when Vovchanchyn was well out of range.
Skarsgard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vovchanchyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skarsgard throws a low kick but Vovchanchyn moves out of range easily.
Vovchanchyn wants to slow Skarsgard down by chopping away at his legs.
Thor Skarsgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thor Skarsgard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skarsgard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skarsgard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vovchanchyn misses with a few strikes there.
Vovchanchyn tries to work over Skarsgard's front leg with a kick but Skarsgard checks it.
Vovchanchyn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skarsgard pinned against the cage. Skarsgard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skarsgard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Vovchanchyn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skarsgard throws a counter high kick but Vovchanchyn was just alert enough to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skarsgard.
Vovchanchyn wants to counter the offense by Skarsgard and move into the clinch position.
Skarsgard lands a really nice looking cross but Vovchanchyn seems unphased.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up.
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard misses with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up but Skarsgard circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Vovchanchyn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skarsgard managing to block the knees to the body from Vovchanchyn.
Skarsgard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vovchanchyn's efforts to push away.
Vovchanchyn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skarsgard is defending well for now.
Vovchanchyn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skarsgard blocks it with crossed arms.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard managing to block the knees to the body from Vovchanchyn.
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 Thor Skarsgard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Skarsgard.
Vovchanchyn moves in looking to clinch but Skarsgard pushes him off.
Igor Vovchanchyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skarsgard fails to land with a series of punches.
Vovchanchyn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skarsgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skarsgard misses with an uppercut. Vovchanchyn saw that one coming.
Skarsgard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skarsgard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vovchanchyn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vovchanchyn throws a poor cross that misses
and Skarsgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vovchanchyn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skarsgard throws out the jab.
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skarsgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Skarsgard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarsgard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skarsgard checks a low kick from Vovchanchyn.
Skarsgard tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vovchanchyn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Vovchanchyn is looking to clinch but Skarsgard is avoiding it.
Vovchanchyn slips under a jab from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vovchanchyn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vovchanchyn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skarsgard checks it well.
Skarsgard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vovchanchyn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skarsgard sprawls well. Skarsgard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vovchanchyn gets slowly back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick but Skarsgard avoids it.
Vovchanchyn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up.
Skarsgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a leg kick
and Skarsgard counters with a stiff right hand.
Skarsgard blocks a head kick by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skarsgard connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skarsgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Vovchanchyn misses its intended target.
Vovchanchyn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn misses with a low kick.
It looked like Skarsgard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Skarsgard.
Vovchanchyn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skarsgard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vovchanchyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn darts in looking for a takedown but Skarsgard gets double underhooks and turns Vovchanchyn into the cage.
Thor Skarsgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Vovchanchyn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn wants to clinch up but Skarsgard keeps it at a distance.
Vovchanchyn is looking to clinch but Skarsgard is avoiding it.
Skarsgard dodges the punch combination from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Skarsgard throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Vovchanchyn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vovchanchyn moves in looking to clinch but Skarsgard pushes him off.
Skarsgard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Vovchanchyn pushes Skarsgard up against the cage in a clinch.
Skarsgard managing to block the knees to the body from Vovchanchyn.
Skarsgard taking a breather.
Vovchanchyn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vovchanchyn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vovchanchyn trying to land knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vovchanchyn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Skarsgard blocks the elbow strike.
Vovchanchyn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skarsgard is defending well for now.
Skarsgard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vovchanchyn's elbow.
Skarsgard avoiding damage as Vovchanchyn throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Vovchanchyn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skarsgard blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Skarsgard.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vovchanchyn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Skarsgard manages to break the clinch.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Skarsgard to counter with a crisp jab.
Vovchanchyn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skarsgard throwing a counter right hand but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vovchanchyn shoots in but no luck this time.
Thor Skarsgard is winning the standup battle so far.
Skarsgard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vovchanchyn's head backwards.
Skarsgard stuffs the takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Vovchanchyn with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thor Skarsgard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Vovchanchyn wants to clinch.
Vovchanchyn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vovchanchyn duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Thor Skarsgard has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Skarsgard. No joy for Vovchanchyn on that attempt.
Vovchanchyn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vovchanchyn scores with a leg kick.
Skarsgard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vovchanchyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn is looking to score with low kicks.
Skarsgard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch but Skarsgard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skarsgard slaps away a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vovchanchyn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thor Skarsgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Skarsgard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skarsgard misses with a wild combination.
And Vovchanchyn tries to counter it with a takedown but Skarsgard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skarsgard. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skarsgard throws a body shot but no joy.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up but Skarsgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Vovchanchyn throws a solid leg kick but Skarsgard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vovchanchyn.
Skarsgard avoids the head kick by Vovchanchyn.
Skarsgard tries a low kick but Vovchanchyn avoids it.
Skarsgard checks a low kick from Vovchanchyn.#CL2#
Vovchanchyn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skarsgard, pushing him back against the cage.
Skarsgard avoids the elbow strike from Vovchanchyn, against the cage.
Vovchanchyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skarsgard.
Vovchanchyn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2##BC#
Skarsgard breaks from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn shoots in for a takedown but Skarsgard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skarsgard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vovchanchyn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vovchanchyn blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Vovchanchyn.
Nice straight punches there by Skarsgard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skarsgard.
Skarsgard avoids the head kick by Vovchanchyn.
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!
Skarsgard swats away the attempt to clinch by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a push kick but Skarsgard slaps the foot to one side.
Skarsgard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Skarsgard cracks Vovchanchyn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vovchanchyn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skarsgard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vovchanchyn wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Skarsgard misses its intended target.
Vovchanchyn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skarsgard as he jumps to the side.
Vovchanchyn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vovchanchyn fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn is defended easily by Skarsgard.#T4#
Vovchanchyn throws a sloppy head kick and Skarsgard moves out of range easily.
Skarsgard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vovchanchyn moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Skarsgard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skarsgard.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skarsgard tries to avoid it but Vovchanchyn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skarsgard to the ground. Skarsgard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skarsgard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vovchanchyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vovchanchyn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Skarsgard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vovchanchyn doesn't manage to clinch there - Skarsgard circles away.
Vovchanchyn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skarsgard circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Vovchanchyn has managed to clinch.
Vovchanchyn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skarsgard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Igor Vovchanchyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thor Skarsgard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skarsgard lands a body punch.
Vovchanchyn working hard to break the clinch.
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 Thor Skarsgard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skarsgard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Skarsgard!
Thor Skarsgard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cosola, right into the meat.
Cosola stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Cosola jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Magomedov is predictable there
and Cosola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cosola lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand.
Cosola lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cosola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cosola scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Cosola to counter with a crisp jab.
Michael Cosola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Magomedov.
Jab by Cosola.#ROC#
Magomedov is rocked!#T1#
Cosola lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Cosola!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hellman gets the takedown into side control.
Hellman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Christian some visible discomfort.
Hellman is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2#
Hellman has hold of Christian's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Christian seems comfortable defending it but Hellman has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Christian is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Christian is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hellman couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Hellman!
An out of breath Damian Hellman 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:
QFC Tournament 804 Round 3
Date: Dec 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Moroz lands with a good body shot.
Moroz connects with a right hand. Hellman shakes it off.
Hellman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moroz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hellman somewhat.
Moroz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moroz wants it to stay on the feet.
Moroz looks to throw the jab but Hellman is out of range.
A head kick misses from Hellman.
Moroz drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hellman right on the button. Hellman goes down! Moroz follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Moroz gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Moroz!
Damian Hellman was interviewed post fight and said 'LIVE IS BRUTAL,START WORK HARDER TWICE THEN BEFORE ...'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 804 Round 2
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Deek gets a double leg takedown into Hellman's guard.
Deek is looking to stand up but Hellman won't let him. #SUB#
Hellman looking for a guillotine here but Deek defends easily.
Hellman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hellman keeping moving, preventing Deek from controlling successfully.
Deek lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Deek stands and steps away. Hellman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Deek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hellman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Deek throws a head kick but Hellman moves out of range.
Deek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hellman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1##TD2#
Deek shoots in and bounces Hellman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Deek wants to stand but Hellman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Deek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hellman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hellman working for a triangle but Deek defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hellman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deek defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Hellman has an active guard here but Deek has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Hellman looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Deek.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Deek is working for a kimura but Hellman is defending it quite comfortably.
Deek is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Deek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hellman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Hellman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hellman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Deek's guard. #REVR#
Hellman stays in close to Deek's body and controls the position.
Deek wants to get back to his feet but Hellman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hellman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#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.
Hellman pushing down on Deek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Deek is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hellman prevents Deek from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Deek trying to control but Hellman postures up.
Deek is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hellman moves into full mount! Deek won't be happy about that!
Hellman lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Hellman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Deek throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Deek looks to move away, Hellman throws a big counter combo but Deek just gets out of the way.
Deek misses with a head kick.
Deek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hellman is looking to clinch but Deek is avoiding it.
Deek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hellman as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Hellman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Deek's guard.
Hellman trying to control but Deek is working from the bottom.
Hellman with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellman with a nice head shot there.
Hellman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hellman is working Deek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SU#
Deek is working an open guard so Hellman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Deek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deek is breathing heavily.#CL#
Hellman rushes Deek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hellman blocks an elbow strike from Deek.
#TD#
Hellman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hellman trying to control the position from guard on top but Deek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hellman preventing the sweep.
Hellman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deek can do to turn this around?
Hellman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hellman wants to control from the top but Deek keeps moving.
Hellman is really struggling to control Deek but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Hellman wants to pass the guard but Deek is keeping the position.
Hellman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hellman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hellman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Deek pushes Hellman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hellman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hellman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Deek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hellman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hellman landing a few strikes.
Hellman taking a break here but Deek is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hellman drops an elbow to the side of Deek's head. #SU#
Hellman decides to return to a standing position.
Hellman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deek shapes to counter with a head kick.
Deek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hellman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hellman shoots in looking for a takedown but Deek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hellman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Deek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deek wants it to stay on the feet.
Deek throws a sloppy head kick and Hellman moves out of range easily.
Deek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hellman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deek somewhat.
Damian Hellman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huan Deek.#CL#
Hellman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Hellman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Hellman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Hellman dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hellman moves into the clinch.
Hellman blocks a body shot from Deek.
Hellman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deek prevents it.
#BC2#
Deek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hellman shoots in for a takedown but Deek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Deek throws a counter combo.
Deek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Hellman. 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.
Hellman avoids the head kick by Deek.
Deek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hellman's head.
Hellman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hellman misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Deek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Hellman gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Hellman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hellman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Deek is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hellman wants to take a breather but Deek manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hellman.
Hellman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hellman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Hellman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deek is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deek has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Deek tries to stand but Hellman is controlling from the bottom.
Deek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hellman controls Deek momentarily but Deek frees himself.
Deek throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Hellman can't keep his opponent in guard - Deek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deek is nestled in close to Hellman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
It looks like Deek is going to stand back up.
Deek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hellman trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hellman regains half guard.
Hellman won't allow Deek to pass to mount. #T4#
Deek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hellman defending well though.
Hellman is positioning himself well to prevent Deek advancing to mount. #SU2#
Deek escapes and gets back to his feet.
Damian Hellman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deek throws a sloppy head kick and Hellman moves out of range easily.
Deek shoots in looking for a takedown. Hellman tries to sprawl out of it but Deek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hellman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Huan Deek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hellman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huan Deek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hellman 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Damian Hellman!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Damian Hellman!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Damian Hellman!
Damian Hellman wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 804 Round 1
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Sreckovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Hellman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Hellman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sreckovic is trying to escape back to his feet but Hellman uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sreckovic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hellman working the ground and pound.
Hellman working the body and head with strikes.
Sreckovic taking a bit of punishment here - Hellman scoring with strikes.
The referee asks Hellman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hellman prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU2#
Hellman stands up and beckons Sreckovic to his feet. #TD2#
Hellman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hellman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sreckovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hellman on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sreckovic wants to get back to his feet but Hellman drags him back down.
Sreckovic is not content to let Hellman control the position. #T1##SU2#
Hellman stands up. #TD#
Sreckovic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hellman to the mat! Hellman manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sreckovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hellman 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#
Hellman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sreckovic defend it? Hellman steps over the head and cranks it - Sreckovic is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hellman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Hellman!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 804 Round 1
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Bobek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bobek wants to break free but Quick has control.
#BC#
Bobek breaks from the clinch.
Quick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bobek throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Bobek with that takedown attempt.
Quick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bobek throws a series of punches but Quick avoids them all with ease.
Bobek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quick as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Quick or perhaps it was just good defense by Bobek, which made it look bad.
Sasza Bobek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessi Quick.
A low kick from Bobek is predictable there #CL2#
and Quick moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Quick breaks the clinch.
Quick dives in for a single leg takedown but Bobek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Bobek fails with the takedown.
Bobek shoots in but no luck this time.
Quick avoids a kick to the body.
Bobek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Quick counter with a right hand.
Bobek is breathing heavily.
Bobek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Bobek has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quick tries for a takedown but Bobek manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Quick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Quick closes the distance and pushes Bobek back into the cage.#BC2#
Quick manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Quick with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Bobek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quick counters with a left and a right that stings Bobek.
Nice sprawl there from Bobek as Quick shoots in.
Quick scores with a head kick. Bobek tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Bobek. No joy for Quick on that attempt. #CL#
Bobek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Quick breaks the clinch.
Bobek has a takedown stuffed.
Bobek has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Bobek 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.
Bobek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Bobek works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bobek seems to be working for a kimura but Quick defends the submission attempt.
Quick is pressing down on Bobek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Quick throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bobek escapes and throws Quick's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Check out the look on Bobek's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SU#
Bobek has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A head kick misses from Bobek. #CL2#
Quick has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Quick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Quick breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bobek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quick avoids it.
Quick tries to pull guard but Bobek won't allow it.
Quick wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Bobek breaks the clinch.
Bobek swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Quick instigates a clinch.
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 Sasza Bobek will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Quick fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Quick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quick fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobek with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Quick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bobek gets underhooks to prevent Quick's takedown attempt.
Sasza Bobek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessi Quick.
Bobek jumps guard but Quick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Quick is breathing heavily.
Bobek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Quick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bobek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bobek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bobek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Quick is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Bobek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobek tries to clinch up but Quick circles away and keeps his distance.
Quick throws a big counter head kick but Bobek avoids it with no problem.
Bobek goes for a double leg but Quick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Quick continues to drive forward.
Quick shoots in for a double leg but Bobek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quick shoots in but no luck this time.
Quick moves out of range of the leg kick from Bobek.
Sasza Bobek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Bobek stuffs the takedown.
A big right from Quick misses.
As Quick looks to move away, Bobek throws a big counter combo but Quick just gets out of the way.
Quick wants to clinch.
Bobek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bobek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bobek dives in and grabs Quick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quick pushes down on Bobek's head and hops out.
Quick works over Bobek's head and body with a nice combination.
Quick stuffs the takedown attempt from Bobek. Bobek gets slowly back to his feet.
Bobek stuffs the takedown attempt from Quick. Quick gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Bobek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quick as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Bobek pulls Quick into guard.
Bobek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bobek lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Quick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Quick stands and steps away. Bobek gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Quick rushes Bobek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Quick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bobek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bobek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quick has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Quick stalls. #BC2#
Quick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bobek rushes Quick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bobek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bobek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quick.
#TD#
Bobek jumps guard and drags Quick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bobek wants to stand but Quick is controlling the position. #SUB#
Bobek looking for a guillotine here but Quick defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessi Quick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Quick closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Bobek has Quick pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bobek pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Quick tumbling to the mat - Bobek dives into Quick's guard.#ES2#
Quick uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
Bobek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bobek's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Quick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bobek is defended easily by Quick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bobek misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Bobek as Quick shoots in.#CL2#
Quick clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Quick jumps into guard, dragging Bobek to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Quick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bobek defends it easily.#SU#
Bobek decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Quick, up you get!
Bobek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quick as he jumps to the side.
Quick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Quick shoots in for a takedown but Bobek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bobek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bobek wants it to stay on the feet.
Sasza Bobek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessi Quick.#TD#
Bobek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Quick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Quick tries to bench press Bobek off him but Bobek keeps the position.
Quick wants to control but Bobek postures up.#SU#
Bobek stands up and beckons Quick to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quick throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bobek circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bobek is defended easily by Quick.
Jessi Quick seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Quick rushes Bobek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Quick goes for a takedown attempt but Bobek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bobek darts in trying to clinch
and Quick finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Quick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bobek.
Quick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Quick delivers a nice body kick.
No luck for Bobek with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Bobek throws a solid leg kick but Quick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bobek.
Quick shoots in and drives through. Bobek sprawls well.
Bobek half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Quick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bobek has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Quick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bobek wants to get back to his feet but Quick passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Sasza Bobek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bobek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bobek trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jessi Quick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quick 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Jessi Quick!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Jessi Quick!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Jessi Quick!
Jessi Quick wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Sasza Bobek stepped up to the mic, saying 'will back stronger soon!!!promise'.
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