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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BFF 14: Fei vs. Dazzle
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Stern tries to bum rush Shuhan with a series of wild strikes but Shuhan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shuhan.
Stern stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stern wants it to stay on the feet.
Stern feints a jab promting Shuhan to slip. Stern then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shuhan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stern scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shuhan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shuhan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Shuhan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shuhan throws an overhand right that lands on Stern's shoulder, as Stern tries to avoid the shot.
Shuhan has been working on his balance at Lock and Roll Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shuhan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stern has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shuhan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shuhan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stern.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern works over Shuhan's head and body with a nice combination.
Shuhan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stern but Stern pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Stern digs a good hook to Shuhan's body.
Stern throws a combination. Shuhan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stern connects with a body shot.
Shuhan tries for a takedown but Stern sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shuhan closes the distance and clinches up with Stern, looking for a takedown. Shuhan pushes Stern against the ropes but Stern circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shuhan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stern.#ROC2#
Shuhan is rocked!
Stern lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Shuhan falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Stern!
Our winner, Alex Stern, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
BFF 10: Major vs. Haus
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson throws a right and a left that Storm avoids nicely.
Ragnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Ragnarsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson is looking for a kimura but Storm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ragnarsson to get the leverage.
Ragnarsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Storm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ragnarsson controlling the action here.
Storm trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson is stalling here. Storm is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ragnarsson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Storm has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ragnarsson struggling a bit here.#T1#
Storm advances nicely into full mount.
Storm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ragnarsson tries to hold on but Storm pushes him away.
Storm wants to control the pace but Ragnarsson is squirming around nicely.
Ragnarsson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Storm is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ragnarsson is surviving well by controlling Storm's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Storm is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ragnarsson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Storm working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Ragnarsson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Storm! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Myles Storm!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Shuhan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shuhan is looking for a kimura but Burch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shuhan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Shuhan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shuhan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shuhan seems to be working for a kimura but Burch defends the submission attempt.
Burch is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Shuhan is looking for a kimura but Burch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shuhan to get the leverage.
Burch trying to control here.
Shuhan is trying to control. Burch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
Shuhan seems to be working for a kimura but Burch defends the submission attempt.
Shuhan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Lock and Roll Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Shuhan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Burch defend it? Shuhan steps over the head and cranks it - Burch is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shuhan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeshi Shuhan!
In his post fight interview, Takeshi Shuhan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Shuhan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jensen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Jensen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jensen lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shuhan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jensen.
Jensen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shuhan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shuhan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shuhan being controlled here, momentarily.
Jensen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Jensen is looking to work some ground and pound but Shuhan has wrist control.
Shuhan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Jensen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Jensen drives through with a takedown into Shuhan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jensen stopping the sweep attempt from Shuhan.
Jensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shuhan is looking to sweep but instead, Jensen has passed into half guard.
Shuhan gets full guard.#T2#
Shuhan looking to control.
#SUB2#
Jensen throws a sloppy strike and Shuhan has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jensen is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Shuhan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takeshi Shuhan!
Takeshi Shuhan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Shuhan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Shuhan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Russell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Shuhan tries for a kimura but Russell is defending well.
Shuhan working away.
Russell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Russell is trying to maintain the position but Shuhan is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Shuhan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Russell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Takeshi Shuhan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Shuhan tries to clinch up but Huffman circles away and keeps his distance.
As Shuhan tries to get set, Huffman tries to push him back and clinch up but Shuhan manages to avoid the attempt.
Huffman avoids a kick to the body.
Shuhan throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Huffman moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Shuhan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Huffman is trying to keep an underhook but Shuhan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Huffman is trying to stand up here but Shuhan is controlling him well.
Huffman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huffman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shuhan.
Shuhan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Huffman tries to kick Shuhan off but Shuhan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Huffman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shuhan on the ground.
Shuhan content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huffman is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Huffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Huffman won't allow Shuhan to pass to mount.
Huffman is looking to control Shuhan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huffman avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shuhan trying to pass the guard but Huffman defending well.
Huffman is doing well to control the position and prevent Shuhan from advancing to side control.
Shuhan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Huffman wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shuhan throws a series of punches but Huffman moves out of range.
Shuhan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#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.#TD2#
Shuhan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Huffman sprawls well initially but Shuhan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Huffman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shuhan is on him like a limpet, forcing Huffman back against the cage.#TD2#
Shuhan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Huffman uses from the top position.
Shuhan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shuhan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huffman.
Huffman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shuhan's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shuhan wants to sweep but no luck.
Shuhan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huffman's guard. #REVB#
Shuhan looks winded!
Shuhan stays in close to Huffman's body and controls the position. #T3#
Huffman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shuhan is controlling him. #SU2#
Huffman is working an open guard so Shuhan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Shuhan dives in and scores a takedown into Huffman's guard.#SUB#
Huffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shuhan stops Huffman from standing up.
Shuhan forces his way into half guard.
Huffman is trying to stand.
#T4##SUB#
Huffman actively working from the bottom here.
Shuhan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Huffman actively working from the bottom here.
Huffman wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Shuhan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Shuhan scores with a takedown into Huffman's guard.
Shuhan 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.
Shuhan throwing strikes but missing.
Shuhan prevents Huffman from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huffman working a defensive guard here.
Huffman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shuhan wants to control from the top but Huffman keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Huffman wants to sweep here but Shuhan controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Shuhan misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huffman.
Huffman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shuhan as he jumps to the side.
Shuhan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huffman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clair Huffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huffman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shuhan as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Huffman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Huffman shoots for a double leg takedown but Shuhan sprawls well. He's pushed Huffman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shuhan wants to counter the offense by Huffman and move into the clinch position.
Shuhan tries to clinch but Huffman is having none of it. #TD2#
Shuhan shoots in and bounces Huffman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shuhan looking to pass the guard.
Huffman is trying to control the position but Shuhan postures up. #T3##SU2#
Shuhan gets to his feet - Huffman follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Shuhan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Huffman was covering up waiting for the punch and Shuhan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shuhan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Huffman is working an open guard so Shuhan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Huffman enables Shuhan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Huffman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Huffman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Huffman working for a triangle but Shuhan defends it easily.
#SUB#
Huffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shuhan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Shuhan wants to control from the top but Huffman keeps moving.
Shuhan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Takeshi Shuhan 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!#SUB#
Huffman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huffman wants to stand up but Shuhan is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Shuhan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Shuhan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shuhan showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Huffman manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Huffman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Shuhan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shuhan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huffman. #TD2#
Shuhan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Huffman quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Huffman is in trouble now - Shuhan has advanced to mount!
Huffman is working to get back to half guard.
Huffman wants to try and get back to his feet.
Huffman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shuhan moves to the back.
Huffman wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Huffman is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Shuhan manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Huffman is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeshi Shuhan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ragnarsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ragnarsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pope is trying to maintain the position but Ragnarsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ragnarsson controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson is working for a kimura here but Pope manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ragnarsson's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ragnarsson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Pope throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pope is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pope trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson seems keen to control Pope's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Pope gets to his feet - Ragnarsson follows without any prompting.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pope is defended easily by Ragnarsson.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ragnarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Pope, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ragnarsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Pope. Pope gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moises Pope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Pope fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Ragnarsson pushes Pope up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ragnarsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pope regains guard immediately.
Ragnarsson 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. #T3#
Pope trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnarsson is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnarsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pope manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ragnarsson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ragnarsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Pope trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pope has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnarsson trying to get back to full guard but Pope takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjornmodr Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pope darts in looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson gets double underhooks and turns Pope into the cage.
Pope shoots for a takedown but Ragnarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pope has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ragnarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pope's head.
Pope shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarsson as he avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson unleashes a big counter combination but Pope bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moises Pope. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pope quickly recovers to half guard.
Ragnarsson wants to advance to full mount but Pope doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pope controls Ragnarsson momentarily but Ragnarsson frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moises Pope overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnarsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Ragnarsson is looking to stand up but Pope won't let him.
Ragnarsson prevents Pope from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ragnarsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ragnarsson wants to stand but Pope is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ragnarsson connects with the punch.
Bjornmodr Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Ragnarsson as Pope shoots in.
Ragnarsson throws a counter combo.
Pope fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ragnarsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Pope is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pope can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ragnarsson controls the pace.#T3#
Pope is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ragnarsson is stalling in the full guard.
Pope wants to stand and escape but Ragnarsson is having none of it.
Pope wants to sweep here but Ragnarsson controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pope shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarsson as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Ragnarsson gets the takedown into side control.
Pope struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Ragnarsson stalls from top position.
Ragnarsson tries to stand but Pope controls the position and pulls Ragnarsson into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Pope.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjornmodr Ragnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ragnarsson leaves Pope with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ragnarsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pope is trying to defend but Ragnarsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ragnarsson is looking to stall here but Pope recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope keeping full guard, as Ragnarsson tries to pass. #T1#
Ragnarsson throws a strike but Pope rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ragnarsson wants to hit a switch here but Pope passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ragnarsson there!
Pope wants to control the pace but Ragnarsson is squirming around nicely.
Pope landing strikes from the mount and Ragnarsson is in trouble! #T2#
Ragnarsson can't escape the position.
Ragnarsson is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Pope has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Pope cracks Ragnarsson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Ragnarsson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T3#
Pope controls the action.
Ragnarsson is trying to get back to his feet but Pope has full control of the position and if anything, Ragnarsson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ragnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
You can see the frustration on Ragnarsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pope slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ragnarsson is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Ragnarsson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pope.
Pope has the hooks in. Ragnarsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnarsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pope really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ragnarsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moises Pope showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ragnarsson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bjornmodr Ragnarsson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown but Hooper shows good takedown defense.
Hooper really is a fat lump.
Ragnarsson works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Howard Hooper has been cut.#TD#
Hooper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ragnarsson is trying to defend but Hooper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ragnarsson wants to stand back up but Hooper manages to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A control attempt from Ragnarsson but he's now mounted!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hooper with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
The referee warns Ragnarsson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC#
Ragnarsson is rocked!
Hooper postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Ragnarsson out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hooper goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Howard Hooper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Patrick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farlayn avoids it really well and circles away.
Farlayn throws the kick towards the body but Patrick avoids it.
Patrick fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Farlayn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Patrick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Farlayn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Patrick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Patrick dodges the ground and pound from Farlayn.#T1#
Patrick is trying to buck Farlayn off.
Patrick is looking to regain half guard here but Farlayn keeps moving and retains side control.
Farlayn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Farlayn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Patrick sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Farlayn seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Patrick has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Farlayn escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Farlayn!
Patrick tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Farlayn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Patrick taking a bit of punishment here - Farlayn scoring with strikes.
Farlayn working the ground and pound but Patrick is defending the strikes.
Farlayn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Patrick is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Patrick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Farlayn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Farlayn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Patrick to the mat! Patrick manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Patrick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farlayn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Patrick is breathing heavily.
Patrick can't keep his opponent in guard - Farlayn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Farlayn is looking for a kimura but Patrick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Farlayn to get the leverage.
Farlayn is controlling the pace.
Patrick trying to control from the bottom.
Patrick taking some punishment here, with Farlayn in his half guard.
Patrick really is a fat lump.
Farlayn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Patrick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Farlayn on the ground.
Farlayn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Patrick is trying to escape back to his feet but Farlayn uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Patrick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Farlayn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Farlayn decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Farlayn moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Patrick gets control of Farlayn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Patrick will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Patrick wants to sweep here but Farlayn controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farlayn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Farlayn wants to pass the guard but Patrick is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Farlayn dominated that round.
That's time! Patrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Farlayn gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Patrick gets control of Farlayn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Patrick will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Farlayn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Patrick really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Farlayn throwing strikes from guard but Patrick blocks nicely.
Farlayn sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Farlayn stands up from Patrick's guard - Farlayn perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patrick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Farlayn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Patrick uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Patrick or perhaps it was just good defense by Farlayn, which made it look bad. #T1##TD2#
Farlayn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Patrick quickly recovers to half guard.
Farlayn controlling the action here.
Farlayn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Patrick's head.
Farlayn is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Farlayn prevents Patrick from improving his position.#SUB2#
Farlayn is looking for a kimura here.
Farlayn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Farlayn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Farlayn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Farlayn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patrick defending well though. #T3##SUB2#
Farlayn is working for a submission of some sort.
Farlayn is breathing heavily.
Farlayn is controlling the pace.
Patrick trying to hold on to Farlayn's head to control him but Farlayn postures up.
#ES#
Patrick manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Farlayn tries a head kick but it misses.
And Patrick counters with a quick kick to the body but Farlayn blocks it.#T4#
Farlayn misses with a head kick.
Farlayn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Farlayn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Patrick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Patrick managing to control the position.
Farlayn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patrick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farlayn is one step ahead there.
Patrick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Farlayn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Patrick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farlayn avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Farlayn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Patrick is trying to defend but Farlayn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patrick is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Farlayn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#ES#
Patrick manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Farlayn keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1##TD#
Patrick pulls guard successfully.
Farlayn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Patrick's guard.
Farlayn postures up in Patrick's guard and throws a big left but Patrick blocks it.
Farlayn stays in close to Patrick's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farlayn is continuing to stall.
Patrick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farlayn. #SUB#
Patrick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farlayn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farlayn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Patrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Farlayn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Patrick sprawls well initially but Farlayn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Patrick wants to control the action here but instead Farlayn manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
Farlayn has control of Patrick's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Patrick regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Patrick wants to hold on but Farlayn pushes him away.#T3#
Patrick working to try and regain half guard.
#SU2#
Farlayn stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Damien Farlayn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Farlayn. #SUB2#
Farlayn is trying to get an arm triangle but Patrick is defending well.
Farlayn tries to advance to mount but Patrick denies him. #T4#
Patrick wants to control but Farlayn postures up.
Patrick is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Farlayn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Patrick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Patrick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Farlayn is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Patrick is looking for a kimura but Farlayn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Patrick to get the leverage.
Denis Patrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damien Farlayn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Patrick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien Farlayn.
Well Farlayn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Farlayn!
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