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Event:
RFC 17:Bringing Down the House
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Nazaryan clinches up against the cage.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan presses Varma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Varma misses with a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Varma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nazaryan wants a takedown.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Varma.
Knees in the clinch landing for Varma.
Varma looking to throw knees to the head but Nazaryan is blocking nicely.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Varma avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan has Varma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Varma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the side of Varma's head.
We've been hearing reports that Nazaryan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A right hand to the body from Nazaryan.
Varma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nazaryan is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Varma. #T1#
Varma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Varma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan tries to work over Varma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Varma swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Varmas head.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan managing to block the knees to the body from Varma.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Nazaryan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nazaryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Varma defending well though.
Nazaryan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nazaryan thows a huge punch but Varma dodges it nicely.
Varma is looking to escape.#T2#
Nazaryan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nazaryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nazaryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Varma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazaryan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan is looking to take a break and control but Varma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Varma tries to kick Nazaryan off but Nazaryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nazaryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Varma is looking to clinch but Nazaryan is avoiding it.
#CL#
Nazaryan moves into the clinch successfully.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Varma.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Varma is pressed up against the cage. Nazaryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Varma down to the mat. Varma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arshavir Nazaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazaryan scores with the left hand. Varma knows he should have avoided that one.
Varma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nazaryan.#CL2#
Nazaryan tries to keep at a distance but Varma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nazaryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nazaryan tries to score a body lock takedown but Varma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Varma lands a body punch.
Varma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
Varma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nazaryan.
Varma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Varma throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nazaryan is keeping busy.
Varma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Varma is looking to control Nazaryan's arms but Nazaryan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Varma has his back to the cage.
Varma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nazaryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan managing to block the knees to the body from Varma.
Varma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Varma tries to land a knee to the head but Nazaryan blocks with his arms.
Varma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Varma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Varma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Varma.
Nazaryan goes for a takedown attempt but Varma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nazaryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Varma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varma was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
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 Arshavir Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nazaryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nazaryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Varma tries to close the distance and clinch but Nazaryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nazaryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Varma.
Nazaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Varma.
Nazaryan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Nazaryan moves into range and clinches up with Varma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Varma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Varma is stalling here.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Varma prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Nazaryan.
Varma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Varma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Nazaryan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varma.
Nazaryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Varma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Nazaryan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nazaryan is keen to just control but Varma is a slippery customer.
Nazaryan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Varma wants to get back to his feet.
Nazaryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varma keeps working.
Nazaryan slows the pace down in half guard.
Varma is trying to stand back up but Nazaryan is controlling him
#T2#
Nazaryan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nazaryan throwing shots but Varma is blocking nicely.
Nazaryan throwing shots but Varma is blocking nicely.
Nazaryan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Varma with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazaryan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nazaryan content to control rather than advance.
Nazaryan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Nazaryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Varma is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Varma can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nazaryan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nazaryan trying to control from half guard but Varma is working away.
Nazaryan not doing much here.
Varma is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Varma is looking to clinch but Nazaryan is avoiding it.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Varma moves in looking to clinch but Nazaryan pushes him off.
Nazaryan has his takedown stuffed
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Varma.
Varma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Varma has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Varma swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Varma misses with a punch on the inside.
Varma misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as Varma controls the action.
Varma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varma misses with a knee to the head.
Varma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan is trying to drag Varma to the mat but Varma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arshavir Nazaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varma tries to stall but Nazaryan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshavir Nazaryan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Varma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nazaryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nazaryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Varma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nazaryan somewhat.
Varma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Varma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Varma's ribcage but misses.
Varma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Varma pushes Nazaryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Varma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Varma misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Varma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Varma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nazaryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Varma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varma working aggressively here.
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the side of Varma's head.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
Varma blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
A shot in the inside from Varma.
Varma is trying to stall.
Varma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Varma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nazaryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Nazaryan lands with a light punch inside.
Varma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Varma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Varma lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arshavir Nazaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varma prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
No Oha Se Varma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Varma misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazaryan.
Varma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Varma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Varma throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Varma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Varma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nazaryan.
Varma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nazaryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan can't get the takedown.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Varma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nazaryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Varma prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Nazaryan.
A head punch on the inside from Varma fails to land.
Varma throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazaryan.
Varma misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Nazaryan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Varma is trying to keep an underhook but Nazaryan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Varma is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nazaryan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nazaryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Varma defending well though. #T4#
Nazaryan lands strikes from half guard.
Nazaryan drops an elbow to the side of Varma's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan controlling the action here.
Nazaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Varma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nazaryan working over Varma with some ground and pound. Varma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nazaryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nazaryan is looking to take a break and control but Varma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to No Oha Se Varma.
I think Nazaryan 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arshavir Nazaryan!
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Event:
RFC 14: Stairway to Heaven
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
A big right from Kulina misses.
A little feinted left hand from Varma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kulina doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Varma counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulina.
Varma working aggressively here.
Varma pushes Kulina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulina lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Varma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Varma takes a shot to the head.
Varma takes a shot to the head.
Varma swings wildly with an uppercut but Kulina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Varma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Kulina's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Varma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kulina.
Kulina told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kulina is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Varma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kulina misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Varma working aggressively here.
Kulina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Varma throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Varma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kulina.
Kulina scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Kulina on the inside. #BC2#
Kulina breaks from the clinch.
Varma tries to clinch up but Kulina circles away and keeps his distance.
Kulina swats away the attempt to clinch by Varma.
Alvey Kulina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varma dodges the punch combination from Kulina.
Varma throws a shot from downtown. Kulina moves away and avoids it.
Kulina swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kulina scores with a leg kick.
Varma looks to clinch
enabling Kulina to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Kulina shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulina throws a strike but Varma avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulina wants to control from the top but Varma keeps moving. #T2#
Varma is looking to stand up but Kulina isn't so interested in that idea.
Varma keeping moving, preventing Kulina from controlling successfully.
Varma wants to stand up but Kulina is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kulina passes Varma's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kulina missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Varma tries to kick Kulina off but Kulina keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Kulina throwing shots but Varma is blocking nicely.
Varma wants to get back to his feet.
Kulina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kulina throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Varma to regain full guard.
Kulina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kulina looking to sit in guard and control but Varma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kulina working a defensive guard but Varma manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kulina can't do much from the bottom here.
Varma gets to mount! Kulina was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Varma is looking to stand but Kulina has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Kulina regains half guard.
Kulina is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulina wants to control but Varma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulina tries to get to full guard but Varma has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kulina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Varma pulls his head out easily.
Varma wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alvey Kulina will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Varma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kulina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulina stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Varma is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kulina shoots and misses #CL#
and Varma counters by clinching up.
Kulina tries a knee to the head but Varma blocks it.
Kulina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
Varma throws a head punch that misses.
Kulina goes for a takedown in the clinch but Varma prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Kulina.
Varma misses with some punches.
Varma tries to land a knee to the head but Kulina blocks with his arms.
Kulina drops down looking for an ankle pick but Varma pulls his leg out and moves away.
No Oha Se Varma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvey Kulina.
Varma wants to clinch up but Kulina keeps it at a distance.
Varma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kulina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Varma.
Varma avoids a kick to the body.
Varma closes the distance but Kulina moves to the side
and Kulina counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Kulina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Varma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Varma wants to clinch.
Varma slips a jab from Kulina.
Kulina works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kulina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Varma but Varma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Varma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kulina bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No Oha Se Varma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kulina.
Varma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Varma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kulina swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kulina swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Varma is looking to clinch. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Varma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Kulina was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Varma avoids the head kick by Kulina.
Varma throws a series of punches but Kulina moves out of range.
Kulina misses with a hook.
Kulina loads up on a big right hand but Varma slips the punch.
Kulina loads up on a big right hand but Varma slips the punch.
Kulina scores with a crisp jab that stopped Varma in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varma tries to clinch there but Kulina circles away.
Kulina feints a counter leg kick.
Kulina throws a hook but Varma blocks it.
Varma lands with a hook. Kulina tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kulina looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kulina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulina swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Kulina finds it's target.
Varma tries to close the distance and clinch but Kulina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Kulina misses with a takedown
and Varma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Varma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kulina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Varma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kulina shoots in but no luck this time.
Varma moves in looking to clinch but Kulina pushes him off.
Varma is looking to clinch. #CL#
Varma clinches up with Kulina and pushes him back against the cage.
Varma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Varma fails to land. #TD2#
Kulina gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Varma scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kulina manages to mount him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varma is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T4#
Varma wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kulina.
Varma is trying to stand up.
Kulina throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Varma manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Varma, under a barage of strikes from Kulina.
Kulina takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kulina wants to control but Varma is keeping him busy.
Kulina prevents Varma from standing back up.
Varma is not content to let Kulina control the position.
Varma regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kulina.
Kulina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvey Kulina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kulina keeps the fight on the outside.
Kulina will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Varma misses the jab.#CL#
Varma has Kulina up against the cage in a clinch.
Varma misses with a punch on the inside.
Varma takes an elbow to the temple.
No Oha Se Varma has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Kulina has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Varma regains guard immediately.
Kulina throwing strikes from guard but Varma blocks nicely.
Varma keeping moving, preventing Kulina from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina stands and throws Varma's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kulina trying to control the action but Varma is working from the bottom.
Kulina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Varma is pushing Kulina's head away, looking to escape. Kulina manages to hold on to the position though.
Kulina working the ground and pound but Varma is defending the strikes.
Varma is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kulina has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kulina throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kulina throwing strikes but Varma manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kulina tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Varma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
No Oha Se Varma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kulina is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Varma off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Kulina working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Varma avoids the strikes from Kulina.
Kulina wants to control but Varma is keeping busy.
Kulina lands a shot to the head.
Even with his hooks in, Kulina manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kulina just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Kulina looking for the choke from the back. #T3##SUB2#
Kulina looking to break Varma's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Varma remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kulina will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Varma is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Varma grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvey Kulina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kulina lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Varma hold on?!
Kulina tries to get the hooks in deep but Varma pushed the leg off.
Varma is trying to stand back up.
Alvey Kulina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kulina struggling to land strikes to the head as Varma covers up.
Varma is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Kulina 's hooks.
Kulina throws some wild stikes that Varma manages to avoid easily.
#T4#
Varma really wants to buck Kulina off and get back to his feet.
Kulina misses with a head shot.
Kulina lands a heavy elbow.
Kulina throws some wild stikes that Varma manages to avoid easily.
#SUB2#
Kulina jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Varma is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Varma and Kulina has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kulina working the ground and pound but Varma is defending the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varma keeps working.
Varma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Varma throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvey Kulina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kulina winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvey Kulina!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alvey Kulina made sure he mentioned King of Clothes, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Varma misses with a straight left.
No Oha Se Varma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Varma closes the distance and clinches.
Tokoro tries to score a body lock takedown but Varma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Varma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tokoro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Varma pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Varma takes the fight into the clinch.
Tokoro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Tokoro.
Tokoro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Varma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No Oha Se Varma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideo Tokoro.#CL#
Tokoro gets tackled into the cage by Varma. Varma maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Tokoro. #TD2#
Tokoro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Varma is trying to keep an underhook but Tokoro manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Tokoro is working for a kimura but Varma is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Tokoro is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Tokoro is looking for a kimura but Varma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tokoro to get the leverage.
Tokoro wants to free his trapped foot but Varma is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Tokoro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Varma is looking to escape.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Tokoro is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Varma is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hideo Tokoro!
Hideo Tokoro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Faction looks to clinch
and Varma counters with a nice uppercut.
Faction fails with the takedown
and Varma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Varma rushes Faction and presses him up against the cage.
Varma throws a head punch that misses.
Varma throws a head punch that misses.
Varma scores with a shoulder strike.
Faction drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Varma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Varma connects with a knee to the head.
Varma misses with the head strike.
Faction working hard to break the clinch.
Varma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faction has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Varma lands with a light punch inside.
Varma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Varma lands a right hand.
Varma scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Varma lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Faction is rocked!
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faction is still on wobbly legs! Can Varma finish him?
Varma scores with a shot to the side of Faction's head.
Varma creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Faction with a big uppercut! Faction tries to clinch up but Varma pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Faction to the mat! Faction covers up and Varma unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). No Oha Se Varma!
No Oha Se Varma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Hyondai dives in and grabs Varma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Varma pushes down on Hyondai's head and hops out.
Varma scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Tsuyoshi Hyondai has been cut.#CL2#
Varma has closed the distance and engaged Hyondai in a clinch.
Varma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hyondai is defending well for now.
Hyondai taking a breather.
Hyondai takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Varma.
Varma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hyondais head.
Varma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Varma throws a head punch that misses.
Hyondai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Varma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hyondai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hyondai misses with a body punch.
Varma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Varma lands a nice uppercut.
Varma lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Hyondai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hyondai is trying to maintain a safe position but Varma gets an underhook and turns Hyondai into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Varma.#ROC2#
Hyondai is rocked!
Varma has Hyondai pressed against the cage, preventing Hyondai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Varma throws a head punch that misses.
Varma lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Varma on the inside.
Oh Hyondai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Varma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Varma working aggressively here.
Varma lands a shoulder strike.
Varma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hyondais head. #KD2#
Varma lands a big uppercut and Hyondai is down! He's in big trouble - Varma follows him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyondai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Varma is working away from the top position though.
Hyondai works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2##SU2#
Varma stands up from Hyondai's guard - Varma perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hyondai seems to have got his legs back now.
Hyondai misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Varma moves into the clinch successfully.
Varma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Varma lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Varma.
Hyondai working hard to break the clinch.
Varma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Varma misses with the head strike.
Varma looking to throw knees to the head but Hyondai is blocking nicely.
Hyondai tries to break free but Varma pushes him back against the cage.
Varma lands a nice uppercut.
Varma lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Varma.
A nice left hand lands by Varma.
#KD2#
Varma lands a big left hand right to the temple and Hyondai goes down!
Hyondai is breathing heavily.
Hyondai tries to get to full guard but Varma has control of the leg.
Hyondai is looking to get back to full guard here but Varma has managed to pass to side control instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyondai is trying to control Varma's posture but Varma avoids it. #SU2#
Varma decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hyondai to his feet. #T4##CL2#
Varma has Hyondai up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Varma.
Varma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Varma on the inside.
Varma lands a right hand. #KD2#
Varma drops Hyondai with a big right hand! Varma charges in looking to finish - Hyondai manages to keep Varma in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
#SU2#
Hyondai is working an open guard so Varma takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hyondai throws a leg kick but Varma checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Varma moves into the clinch successfully.
Varma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hyondais head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Varma.
Varma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hyondai backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
No Oha Se Varma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoshi Hyondai's cut.
That's time! Hyondai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Varma takes the fight into the clinch.
Varma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hyondai has had enough of the clinch but Varma keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Varma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
No Oha Se Varma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hyondai taking a breather.
Hyondai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hyondai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Varma has him pressed against the cage.
Varma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hyondais head.
Varma lands with a left to the head.
Varma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Varma. #T1#
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Varma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hyondai avoids it.
Varma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hyondai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hyondai.
Varma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Varma misses with a punch on the inside.
Varma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Varma misses with some punches.
Varma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hyondai backwards.
Varma working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Varma scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Hyondai is looking to break free of the clinch but Varma has double underhooks.
Varma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hyondai.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Varma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Varma has Hyondai pressed against the cage, preventing Hyondai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Varma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hyondai backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyondai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hyondai has had enough of the clinch but Varma keeps him there for the moment.
Varma misses with the head strike.
Hyondai blocking some punches.
Varma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hyondai backwards.
Varma lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Varma. #T3#
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Hyondai pressed against the cage. Varma frees himself up and cracks Hyondai with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Hyondai crumples to the floor, out cold! Varma jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). No Oha Se Varma!
No Oha Se Varma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Varma instigates a clinch.
De La Tour is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Varma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Varma.
Varma lands a shoulder strike.
De La Tour wants a takedown but no success here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Varma.
Varma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Varma lands a left hand that snaps the head of De La Tour backwards. #ROC2#
De La Tour is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tristan De La Tour has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Varma.
Oh De La Tour is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Varma fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Varma misses with a punch on the inside.
Varma working aggressively here.
Varma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De La Tour has had enough of the clinch but Varma keeps him there for the moment.
Varma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Varma misses with a punch on the inside.
Varma throws 2 knees - De La Tour can't escape Varma's clinch. As De La Tour tries to escape again Varma whips his head left to meet with another knee! That's knocked out De La Tour's gum shield and as De La Tour falls to the floor, the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). No Oha Se Varma!
A very excited looking No Oha Se Varma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 621 Round 4
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Rahka missing with a left hand there. Varma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Varma tries to clinch but Rahka is having none of it.
Rahka throws out a counter right but Varma avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Varma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Varma.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahka can't find room to land a body shot as Varma controls the action.
Varma misses with some punches.
Varma has a couple of punches blocked by Rahka.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varma.
Varma misses with a punch on the inside.
Varma throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahka stalling.
Rahka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varma.
Varma working aggressively here.
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Varma working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahka.
Varma misses with some punches.
Rahka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Varma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Varma working aggressively here.
Varma scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
Rahka lands an uppercut.
Varma tries a knee to the head but Rahka blocks it.
Rahka blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rahka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
Rahka scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Rahka.
Rahka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahka has Varma pressed against the cage.
Varma lands a knee to the body.
#T2#
A short right from Rahka on the inside.
Rahka misses with some punches.
Varma swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahka throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahka.
Rahka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Varma blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rahka fails to land.
Varma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Varma throws a head punch that misses.
Varma throws a head punch that misses.
Rahka throws a punch but it's blocked by Varma.
A nice right hand lands inside from Varma.
Varma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahka.
Rahka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Rahka breaks from the clinch.
Varma tries to clinch but Rahka moves out of range.
Rahka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Varma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Varma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rahka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Varma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahka throws a big shot that misses.
Rahka throws a hook but Varma avoids it easily.
Varma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rahka jabs at Varma's body.
Rahka scores with a jab.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Varma.
Rahka looks to land a combination but Varma avoids it well.
Rahka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Varma tries to clinch there but Rahka circles away.
Rahka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rahka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Varma.
Varma lands an overhand right.
Rahka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Varma moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varma has a couple of punches blocked by Rahka.
Rahka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahka lands a hook that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
Rahka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skyr Rahka 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#
Varma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Varma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rahka looks to land a right hand but Varma moved out of range.
Varma tries to clinch up.
Rahka is looking for the big counter here.
Varma tries to clinch there but Rahka circles away.
#CL#
Varma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rahka misses with the head strike.
Rahka swings wildly with an uppercut but Varma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Varma up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Rahka.
A bit of stalling here from Rahka.
Rahka takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Varma misses with a knee strike.
Varma misses with some punches.
Rahka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rahka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Varma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Varma.
Varma has a couple of punches blocked by Rahka.
Varma has a couple of punches blocked by Rahka.
Rahka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Varma.
Rahka misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Varma fails to land.
Rahka takes a shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rahka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rahka has a couple of punches blocked by Varma.
Rahka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Varma trying to land knees to the body.
Varma blocking some punches.
#T2#
Rahka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varma lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahka.
No Oha Se Varma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rahka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Varma working aggressively here.
Varma blocking some punches.
Varma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Varma swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Rahka.
Rahka lands a hook that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varma.
Rahka misses with a punch on the inside.
Varma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rahka blocks it with crossed arms.
Rahka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Varma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Varma has a couple of punches blocked by Rahka.
Varma working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahka.
Rahka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rahka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rahka lands a body punch.
Varma blocking some punches.
Varma throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahka.
Rahka stalling against the cage.
Rahka swings wildly with an uppercut but Varma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahka.
Rahka lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Varma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Varma. #T4#
Varma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rahka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahka.
Rahka lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahka lands a left hand.
Rahka is stalling here.
Rahka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rahka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Varma misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Rahka.
Rahka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rahka working aggressively here.
Rahka pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Rahka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skyr Rahka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rahka tries to bum rush Varma with a series of wild strikes but Varma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rahka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Varma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rahka counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Varma pushes Rahka up against the cage in a clinch.
Varma lands with a right to the head.
Varma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahka misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varma misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rahka fails to land.
Rahka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
Rahka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Varma up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Varma scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Rahka throws a head punch that misses.
Varma throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahka.
Rahka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Varma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Varma.
Rahka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Varma up against the cage.
Rahka scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Rahka to work.
Rahka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Varma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Varma obliges.
Varma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahka.
Rahka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
No Oha Se Varma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Varma missing with knees to the body.
Rahka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Varma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahka.
Rahka throws a punch but it's blocked by Varma.
A head punch on the inside from Varma fails to land.
Rahka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Varma letting Rahka take a breather here.
Rahka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Varma misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Varma up against the cage.
Rahka swings wildly with an uppercut but Varma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Varma throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahka. #T3#
Rahka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rahka blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Varma fails to land.
A short left from Rahka.
Rahka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rahka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
Varma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahka scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rahka.
A shot in the inside from Rahka.
Rahka stalling the fight.
Varma working aggressively here.
Rahka misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahka is stalling here.
Rahka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahka avoiding damage.
Rahka lands a left hand.
Skyr Rahka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Varma throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahka.
Varma blocking some punches.
Rahka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Rahka.
Rahka blocks an uppercut.
Rahka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
Rahka lands a right hand.
Rahka lands a shoulder strike.
Varma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varma throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahka.
Rahka lands a nice uppercut.
Rahka misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skyr Rahka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rahka 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Skyr Rahka!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Skyr Rahka!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Skyr Rahka!
Skyr Rahka wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 621 Round 3
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Varma takes the fight into the clinch.
Chalke has Varma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Varma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chalke takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Varma.
Varma misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Varma.
Varma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Cody Chalke has been cut.
Varma lands a right hand.
Varma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Varma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chalke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Varma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Varma. #ROC2#
Chalke is rocked!
Varma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Chalke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chalke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chalke.
Varma swings wildly with an uppercut but Chalke uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Chalke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varma.
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
Varma swings wildly with an uppercut but Chalke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Varma throws a punch but it's blocked by Chalke.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chalke blocking some punches.
Varma misses with the head strike.
Varma has Chalke pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Chalke is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Varma - that's hurt Chalke badly! Oh, another knee lands and Chalke is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Chalke doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). No Oha Se Varma!
No Oha Se Varma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 621 Round 2
Date: May 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Varma is looking to clinch.
A jab from Varma finds it's way through Doogie's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Young Doogie has been cut.
Varma tries to clinch but Doogie moves out of range.
Varma doesn't manage to clinch there - Doogie circles away.
Doogie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Varma but Varma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Varma throwing a counter right hand but Doogie manages to avoid it.
Doogie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Varma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Doogie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Varma gets a clinch.
Varma scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Varma.
Doogie tries to break the clinch but Varma is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varma scores with a knee to the head.
Varma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Varma lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Varma.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Varma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Varma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Varma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Varma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Varma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Doogie is rocked!
Varma throws a head punch that misses.
Doogie is still on wobbly legs! Can Varma finish him?
Varma is pressed up against the cage. Doogie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Varma down to the mat. Varma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No Oha Se Varma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Doogie.
Varma steps in with a hook that catches Doogie right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Varma follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Doogie looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). No Oha Se Varma!
A less than humble No Oha Se Varma misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 621 Round 1
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Varma wants to clinch.#CL2#
Varma moves into the clinch.
Varma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Varma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Varma lands a nice uppercut.
Varma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smiff backwards.
Smiff is trying to push Varma away but Varma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff takes a shot to the head.
Smiff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Varma lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smiff.
Varma working aggressively here.
Smiff is trying to break the clinch but Varma has him pressed against the cage.
Varma has a couple of punches blocked by Smiff.
#T1#
Varma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smiff backwards.
Varma lands an uppercut.
Smiff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Varma lands a hook that snaps the head of Smiff backwards.
Varma lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Smiff is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Varma fails to land.
Varma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Varma.
Oh Smiff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varma.
Varma has a couple of punches blocked by Smiff.
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smiff seems to have got his legs back now.
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Varma lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Varma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Varma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smiff's efforts to push away.
Varma lands a left hand.
Varma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Varma lands with a right to the head.
Varma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Varma pushes Smiff against the cage. Varma is working some dirty boxing. Varma pushes off with a quick right hook! Smiff goes down! Smiff tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Varma moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). No Oha Se Varma!
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