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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 843 Round 2
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
OConnor dives in and scores a takedown into Filev's guard.#ES2#
Filev is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
OConnor trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
OConnor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexander Filev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filev wants to clinch.
Filev closes this distance looking for a takedown but OConnor circles away.
OConnor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
OConnor lands a nice looking body kick.
Filev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but OConnor swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnor throws a head kick that misses.
OConnor shoots in looking for a takedown but Filev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OConnor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Filev misses with the combination.
#T1#
Filev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dylan OConnor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Filev.#TD#
OConnor shoots in and bounces Filev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
OConnor wanted to stand there but Filev had control of the position.
OConnor wants to control from the top but Filev keeps moving. #SUB2#
Filev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because OConnor has passed into half guard!
OConnor wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
OConnor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
OConnor wants to work for an arm triangle but Filev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES2#
Filev kicks off OConnor and gets to his feet.
OConnor misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Filev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Filev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OConnor momentarily.
#T3##CL#
OConnor closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
OConnor has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Filev is trying to keep an underhook but OConnor manages to get the takedown into half guard.
OConnor slows the pace down in half guard.
Filev tries to roll over but OConnor keeps him under control.
Filev trying to control but OConnor postures up.
Filev looks winded!
OConnor is looking to take a break and control but Filev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
OConnor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Filev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OConnor. #T4#
OConnor is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Filev is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Filev wants to stand back up but OConnor manages to pass into side control.
OConnor tries to advance to mount but Filev denies him.
Filev throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan OConnor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Filev forces OConnor back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
OConnor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Filev uses from the top position.
Filev tries to free his leg and advance position but OConnor is retaining full guard.
Filev wants to stand but OConnor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Filev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Filev is looking to work some ground and pound but OConnor has wrist control.
Filev trying to control but OConnor is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filev controlling from the top position.
OConnor working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Filev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Filev looking to sit in guard and control but OConnor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
OConnor is looking to stand up but Filev won't let him.
OConnor wants to control from the top but Filev keeps moving.
Filev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OConnor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OConnor 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. #SUB2#
Filev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OConnor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Filev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst OConnor is controlling him.
OConnor trying to control the position from guard on top but Filev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Filev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. OConnor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Filev is in OConnor's guard.
Filev is breathing heavily.
OConnor looking for a sweep. Not yet OConnor, not yet.
Filev looking to sit in guard and control but OConnor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
OConnor is looking to work some ground and pound but Filev has wrist control.
Filev is trying to keep OConnor in close.
#SUB2#
Filev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead OConnor passes into half guard.
OConnor controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Filev with the active half guard here but OConnor passes nicely into side control.
OConnor scores with punches from side control. #T4##SUB#
OConnor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Filev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Filev wants to control but OConnor postures up.
Filev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
OConnor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Filev, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
OConnor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan OConnor dominated that second round.
That's time! OConnor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Filev misses #CL#
and OConnor moves into the clinch.
Filev wants a takedown.
#TD#
OConnor drags the fight down to the ground.
OConnor is looking to stand up but Filev isn't so interested in that idea.
OConnor pulls Filev in to control the position.
Filev controlling from the top position.
OConnor controls Filev momentarily but Filev frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
OConnor looking for a triangle here. Filev is fighting it but it looks tight! OConnor pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Filev is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dylan OConnor!
After winning the bout, Dylan OConnor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 843 Round 1
Date: Apr 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Filev shoots in looking for a takedown but Brad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filev circles away quickly and effectively.
Brad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brad wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Filev. No joy for Brad on that attempt.
Brad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brad stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Filev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filev misses with a double jab
and Brad counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brad shoots in but Filev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filev's waist but Filev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brad off to one side. #T1#
Filev doesn't manage to clinch there - Brad circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brad or perhaps it was just good defense by Filev, which made it look bad.
Filev throws a counter high kick but Brad was just alert enough to avoid it.
Brad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brad wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Brad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Filev's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brad.
Filev trying to control but Brad postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Filev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filev is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Brad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#ES#
Filev wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filev fails with the takedown.
Brad shapes to counter with a head kick.
Brad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Filev stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Brad as Filev shoots in.
Brad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filev swivels and escapes.
Filev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brad.
Brad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Filev has time to react.#T3#
Brad shoots in and drives through. Filev sprawls well.#CL2#
Filev gets tackled into the cage by Brad. Brad maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Brad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Filev uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Brad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Filev has picked Brad up and slammed him! Brad can't keep hold of the triangle and Filev manages to pass to side control!
Filev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Filev is looking to take a break and control but Brad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Filev has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Filev tries to keep at a distance but Brad has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Brad gets control of Filev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Filev preventing the sweep. #SU#
Filev gets to his feet - Brad follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Brad as Filev shoots in.
Brad tries for a takedown but Filev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Filev is looking for a counter combo.
Filev dives in and grabs Brad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brad pushes down on Filev's head and hops out.
Brad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Filev is looking to clinch but Brad is avoiding it.
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!
Brad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filev.
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 Alexander Filev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Filev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Brad counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Brad pulls Filev into guard.
Filev wants to control from the top but Brad keeps moving.
Alexander Filev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brad trying to keep a closed guard but Filev is proving a slippery customer.
Filev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brad has Filev pulled in close to control his posture.
Brad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Filev throws a big right hand that misses.
Filev trying to control but Brad is working from the bottom.
Brad is looking to stand up but Filev isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Filev is looking to clinch.
Smash Brad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brad shoots in for a takedown but Filev shows good takedown defense.
Brad is breathing heavily.
Brad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filev.
Brad fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Filev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smash Brad.
Filev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Filev misses with an uppercut. Brad saw that one coming.
Filev thumps Brad with a low kick.
Brad shoots in looking for a takedown but Filev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brad slips a jab and a cross from Filev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filev slips a jab and a cross from Brad.
Alexander Filev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brad shoots in for a takedown but Filev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Brad gets tackled into the cage by Filev. Filev maintains the clinch.
Filev tries to circle away but Brad has him pinned against the cage.
Filev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brad.
Brad has Filev pressed against the cage, preventing Filev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##BC#
Filev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Brad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filev, pushing him back against the cage.
Filev is trying to force a seperation but Brad has the dominant position.
Brad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brad is trying to break free.
Brad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Filev is trying to break the clinch but Brad is controlling him.
Brad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Filev.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2#
Brad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brad blocks a head kick by Filev.
Filev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brad.
Brad fails with the takedown.
Brad has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filev throws a nice looking combination but Brad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Filev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Filev misses.
A combination from Filev does no damage.
Brad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filev as he avoids it easily.
Filev shoots in looking for a takedown but Brad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Filev fails with the takedown
and Brad counters with a one-two to the body.
Brad shoots in and drives through. Filev sprawls well.
Brad misses with a takedown attempt - Filev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexander Filev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smash Brad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brad digs a good body shot into Filev's ribs.
Filev falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Brad moves into the clinch.#T1#
Brad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Filev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filev is trying to push Brad away but Brad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brad fails to pull guard.
Brad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brad lands a left hand.
Filev trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Brad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Filev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brad working a defensive guard here.
Filev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2##SU#
Brad is working an open guard so Filev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brad dives in and grabs Filev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filev pushes down on Brad's head and hops out.
Filev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Filev throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD2#
Brad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Filev keeping moving, preventing Brad from controlling successfully.
Brad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Filev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Filev wants to stand but Brad is controlling the position. #SUB#
Filev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brad throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Brad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brad working away.
Filev prevents Brad from moving into mount. #T4#
Filev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Filev won't allow Brad to pass to mount.
Brad lands with a punch from half guard.
Filev is trying to control but can't.
Brad is taking a breather. Filev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Filev wants to control but Brad is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filev is trying to stand back up but Brad is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smash Brad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Filev 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Alexander Filev!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Smash Brad!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Alexander Filev!
Alexander Filev wins by split decision!
After winning the bout, Alexander Filev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Alli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alli!
#CUT2#
It looks like Nikolay Sotirov has been cut.#CL2#
Alli drives through and clinches with Sotirov against the cage.
Alli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alli content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Alli has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sotirov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Sotirov manages to escape to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sotirov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alli as he jumps to the side.
Sotirov throws a sloppy head kick and Alli moves out of range easily.
Alli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sotirov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alli defends it nicely.
And Alli tries to counter it with a takedown but Sotirov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Sotirov tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Alli has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Alli breaks from the clinch.
Alli darts in looking for a takedown but Sotirov gets double underhooks and turns Alli into the cage.
Alli slaps away a takedown attempt from Sotirov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolay Sotirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alli jabs Sotirov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sotirov is defended easily by Alli.#CL2#
Alli closes the distance and clinches. #T2##BC2#
Alli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alli fails to land with a series of punches.
Alli swinging wildly here.
Alli tries to clinch there but Sotirov circles away.
Alli shoots in but no luck this time.
Alli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alli tries to clinch up but Sotirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sotirov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alli defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alli moves in looking to clinch but Sotirov pushes him off.
Alli tries to clinch there but Sotirov circles away.
It looked like Sotirov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alli.#T3##CL2#
Alli has closed the distance and engaged Sotirov in a clinch.
Alli wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Alli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sotirov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sotirov is breathing heavily.
Sotirov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Josh Alli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alli lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Alli clinches up with Sotirov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Alli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alli works Sotirov's body with a nice hook.
Sotirov shoots in looking for a takedown but Alli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sotirov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alli scores with a spinning back kick!#T4##CL2#
Alli moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Alli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alli lands a leg kick that knocks Sotirov off balance momentarily.
Alli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sotirov avoids it really well and circles away.
Alli tries to clinch up but Sotirov circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Sotirov misses the target.#CL2#
Alli clinches. #BC2#
Alli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alli instigates a clinch.
Alli keeps control of Sotirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Alli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alli tries to clinch but Sotirov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Alli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Sotirov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sotirov has a takedown stuffed.
Sotirov misses with a kick to the body.
Sotirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alli scores with a decent looking hook.
Alli misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Sotirov gets tackled into the cage by Alli. Alli maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Alli pulls guard effortlessly.
Alli wants to get back to his feet but Sotirov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sotirov postures up and lands a big shot to Alli's brow. #T1#
Alli is trying to control the position but Sotirov postures up.
Sotirov postures up in Alli's guard and throws a big left but Alli blocks it.
Alli looking to control.
Alli controlling the position.
Sotirov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alli keeping moving, preventing Sotirov from controlling successfully.
Sotirov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sotirov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alli being controlled here, momentarily.
Sotirov won't allow Alli to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sotirov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sotirov if he has to take too many more of those.
Alli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sotirov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sotirov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Josh Alli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sotirov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alli somewhat.
Jab from Alli.#T3#
Alli blocks a head kick by Sotirov.
Alli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sotirov blocks a head kick by Alli.
Sotirov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alli.#CL2#
Alli clinches up with Sotirov and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sotirov throws an elbow but misses.
Alli is looking to control Sotirov's arms but Sotirov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alli has his back to the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sotirov.
Sotirov is trying to pull guard but Alli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolay Sotirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alli is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Alli.
#BC2#
Alli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Alli stalks Sotirov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sotirov's face. Sotirov staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Alli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Josh Alli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Alli breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sotirov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alli.
Alli lands a hook that stumbles Sotirov back into the cage. Alli follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Sotirov to the canvas! Alli pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Sotirov has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Josh Alli!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rutledge gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rutledge is trying to control the position but Matakiev postures up.
Rutledge looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutledge, not yet. #SU2#
Matakiev stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Rutledge clinches with his opponent.
Rutledge taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rutledge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matakiev's efforts to push away.
Matakiev is trying to drag Rutledge to the mat but Rutledge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Matakiev successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge is working Matakiev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rutledge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rutledge throws an elbow that misses. Matakiev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rutledge's guard. Nice move by Matakiev!#REVB#
Matakiev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Matakiev tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rutledge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matakiev is working away from the top position though.
Rutledge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rutledge is not content to let Matakiev control the position.#SUB2#
Matakiev is looking for a kimura here.
Matakiev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Matakiev escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rutledge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matakiev throws a sloppy head kick and Rutledge moves out of range easily.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matakiev.
Rutledge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matakiev fails with the takedown.
Duncan Rutledge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristian Matakiev.#T3#
Matakiev tries to clinch up.
Rutledge attempts a counter takedown but Matakiev avoids it well and moves away.
Matakiev tries to clinch up.
Rutledge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matakiev sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Matakiev has Rutledge up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Rutledge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matakiev tries to clinch there but Rutledge circles away.
Rutledge tries to counter with a takedown but Matakiev is quick to defend against it.
Matakiev shoots in but Rutledge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matakiev looks winded!
Matakiev misses with the combination.
#T4#
Matakiev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutledge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Matakiev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rutledge sprawls well initially but Matakiev persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Rutledge pushes Matakiev off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matakiev throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Rutledge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rutledge stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Rutledge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutledge slaps away a takedown attempt from Matakiev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rutledge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rutledge stuffs the takedown.
Rutledge tries to counter with a takedown but Matakiev is quick to defend against it.
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 Duncan Rutledge will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutledge.
Matakiev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matakiev has his takedown stuffed
and Rutledge counters with a series of strikes. Matakiev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matakiev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutledge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matakiev darts in trying to clinch
and Rutledge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matakiev dives in and grabs Rutledge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rutledge pushes down on Matakiev's head and hops out.
Matakiev misses with a takedown attempt - Rutledge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duncan Rutledge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristian Matakiev.#T1##CL#
Rutledge moves into the clinch.
Matakiev is breathing heavily.
Rutledge manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rutledge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matakiev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matakiev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matakiev shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutledge sprawls well. He's pushed Matakiev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutledge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matakiev tries to clinch #TD#
and Rutledge counters with a single leg into guard. Matakiev didn't expect that.
Rutledge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rutledge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matakiev's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rutledge with a nice head shot there.
Rutledge scoring with punches to the head and body.
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!
Rutledge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rutledge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matakiev's head.
Rutledge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duncan Rutledge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutledge landing with the ground and pound.
Rutledge landing with the ground and pound.
Rutledge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matakiev's head.
Rutledge postures up.
Rutledge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matakiev's head.
Rutledge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rutledge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Rutledge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rutledge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rutledge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rutledge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matakiev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rutledge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matakiev has momentary wrist control but Rutledge slips an elbow through the middle.
Rutledge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matakiev wants to stand but Rutledge is controlling the position.
Rutledge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rutledge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matakiev's head.
Rutledge connects with a couple of short punches.
Rutledge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rutledge lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Rutledge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matakiev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rutledge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matakiev's head.
Rutledge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rutledge lands a couple of elbows.
Matakiev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rutledge scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Matakiev working for a triangle but Rutledge defends it easily.
Rutledge with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Rutledge dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matakiev shoots and misses
and Rutledge counters with a three punch combo that has Matakiev backing up. Matakiev nods at Rutledge to acknowledge the strikes.
Matakiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matakiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rutledge counters with a one-two to the body.
Rutledge lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutledge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Matakiev tries to keep at a distance but Rutledge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutledge just leaning against Matakiev, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matakiev tries to break free but Rutledge pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Rutledge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Rutledge pushes Matakiev up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Rutledge breaks from the clinch.
Matakiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matakiev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duncan Rutledge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristian Matakiev.#T1#
Matakiev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutledge swivels and escapes.
Rutledge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutledge circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Rutledge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matakiev is trying to pull guard but Rutledge has him pressed against the cage.
Rutledge content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rutledge is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Rutledge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Matakiev misses #TD#
and Rutledge counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matakiev won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Rutledge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matakiev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Rutledge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matakiev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Matakiev is pushing Rutledge's head away, looking to escape. Rutledge manages to hold on to the position though.
Matakiev is trying to get back to half guard.
Matakiev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rutledge landing strikes. #SUB#
Rutledge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Rutledge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB#
Rutledge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matakiev, who protects the arm well.
Matakiev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rutledge.
Rutledge working away.#SUB#
Rutledge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matakiev, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rutledge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Rutledge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matakiev wants to control but Rutledge postures up.
Matakiev manages to get back to half guard.
Rutledge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matakiev wants to control but Rutledge is keeping busy.
Matakiev tries to get to full guard but Rutledge has control of the leg.
Kristian Matakiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rutledge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matakiev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rutledge.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Rutledge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutledge 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Rutledge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
Ivanov lands a left and a right that send Delaney crashing to the mat, dazed. Ivanov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Delaney is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Williams Delaney has been cut.#TD2#
Ivanov closes the distance looking for a takedown. Ivanov picks Delaney up and slams him brutally to the floor. Delaney is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Kaloqn Ivanov!
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