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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Shllaku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Randolph but Randolph pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Randolph drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Shllaku sneaks out the side door and pushes Randolph away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shllaku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Randolph makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shllaku dives in and grabs Randolph's left leg, looking for a takedown. Randolph pushes down on Shllaku's head and hops out.
Dorsey Randolph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustaf Shllaku.
Randolph fails with a takedown attempt.
Shllaku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Randolph swinging wildly here.
Randolph fails with a takedown attempt.
Shllaku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mustaf Shllaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shllaku clinches up with Randolph and pushes him back against the cage.
Shllaku jumps guard but Randolph stands there with Shllaku around his waist. Shllaku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shllaku is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Randolph to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Shllaku slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Shllaku pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randolph wants to control from the top but Shllaku keeps moving.
Shllaku is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shllaku wants to control but Randolph passes easily into half guard.
Randolph wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Shllaku uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SU#
Randolph gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##CL2#
Shllaku has closed the distance and engaged Randolph in a clinch.
Randolph tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Randolph wants the takedown. Shllaku is fighting it off but Randolph persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shllaku's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Shllaku pushes Randolph off and scrambles back to his feet.
Shllaku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randolph's waist but Randolph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shllaku off to one side. #CL2#
Shllaku has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Shllaku decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randolph wants to stand but Shllaku has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Randolph stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Randolph tries to keep at a distance but Shllaku has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Randolph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Randolph has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Randolph is looking to break free of the clinch but Shllaku has double underhooks. #BC#
Randolph breaks from the clinch.
Shllaku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Randolph swivels and escapes.#TD#
Randolph shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shllaku manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Shllaku scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Shllaku. No joy for Randolph on that attempt.
Randolph tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustaf Shllaku dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randolph.
Shllaku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randolph.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shllaku is defended easily by Randolph.
Randolph takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC2#
Randolph is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dorsey Randolph has been cut.
A head kick by Shllaku - that's a beauty! Randolph is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Shllaku can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mustaf Shllaku!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Cage tries for a takedown but Randolph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Randolph fails with a takedown attempt.
Cage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Cage moves into the clinch.
Randolph really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Cage ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cage no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Randolph gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Randolph drives through and clinches with Cage against the cage.
#BC#
Randolph manages to break the clinch.
Randolph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1##CL2#
Cage clinches.
Randolph can't get the takedown.
Randolph can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dorsey Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage wants to get back to striking at distance but Randolph won't allow it.
#TD2#
Cage pulls guard successfully.
Randolph has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Randolph wants to stand but Cage is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Cage is working an open guard so Randolph takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cage or perhaps it was just good defense by Randolph, which made it look bad.
Randolph swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Cage goes for a double leg but Randolph avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Randolph continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Randolph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Randolph closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cage's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cage manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randolph wants to get back to striking at distance but Cage won't allow it.
Randolph blocks a body shot from Cage.
Cage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Randolph drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randolph keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away.#T3##BC#
Randolph breaks from the clinch.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Randolph looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cage!
Cage struggling a bit here.#SU#
Randolph decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cage to his feet.
Cage misses with a combination
and Randolph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Cage shoots for a takedown but Randolph saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Randolph misses the target.#TD#
Randolph gets a takedown into half guard.
Cage is looking to improve his position.
Cage trying to hold on to Randolph's head to control him but Randolph postures up.
Randolph tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SU#
Randolph stands up and beckons Cage to join him on the feet.
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 Dorsey Randolph will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cage slips a jab from Randolph.#CL2#
Cage rushes Randolph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cage breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Randolph shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Randolph postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cage to stand up.
Randolph fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage throws a series of punches but Randolph moves out of range. #T1##TD2#
Cage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Randolph is striking off his back. Cage thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Randolph on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cage prevents Randolph from standing back up.
Cage wants to control but Randolph is keeping him busy.
Cage tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Randolph.
Randolph is looking to escape.
Randolph missing with punches from the bottom.
Randolph tries to kick Cage off but Cage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Randolph manages to get to full guard.
Randolph wants to get back to his feet but Cage is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Cage gets to his feet - Randolph follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Cage instigates a clinch.
Cage misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Cage breaks the clinch.
Cage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randolph was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Randolph stuffs the takedown.
Dorsey Randolph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Randolph drives through with a takedown into Cage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Cage has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Randolph is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Cage is trying to pull guard but Randolph has him pressed against the cage.
Dorsey Randolph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Cage.
Randolph is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cage is defending well.
Randolph tries to land knees in the clinch but Cage avoids the damage to the body.
Cage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randolph's elbow.
Cage is trying to break free.#T4#
Cage just leaning against Randolph, taking a breather. #BC#
Randolph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Randolph. No joy for Cage on that attempt. #TD#
Randolph fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cage to the ground. Randolph is now in Cage's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cage is on top in guard.
#REVB##ES#
Randolph is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Randolph gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Cage makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD#
Randolph shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cage is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Randolph stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cage to get to his feet. #CL#
Randolph clinches up against the cage.
Cage jumps guard but Randolph turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage is trying to stall.
Cage is trying to break the clinch but Randolph is controlling him.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Randolph as the two fighters clinch.
Randolph prevents a body shot from Cage. #TD#
Randolph lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cage is trying to control but can't.
It looks like Randolph is going to stand back up.
Tristan Cage has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Randolph is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cage is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Cage trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage tries to get to full guard but Randolph has control of the leg.
Cage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randolph tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Randolph is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Randolph tries to stand and escape but Cage is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cage darts in looking for a takedown but Randolph gets double underhooks and turns Cage into the cage.
Randolph slips a jab from Cage.
Randolph tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cage defends well and Randolph ends up having to push Cage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Randolph closes the distance and clinches up with Cage, looking for a takedown. Randolph pushes Cage against the cage but Cage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cage has a takedown stuffed.
Dorsey Randolph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Cage moves into the clinch.
Cage misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randolph shoots for a double leg takedown but Cage sprawls well. He's pushed Randolph's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Randolph manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cage on his heels. He'll look to pass Cage's guard now, I'm sure.
Cage keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randolph postures up.
Randolph looking to pass the guard.
Cage 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dorsey Randolph.
I think Randolph 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dorsey Randolph!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Seivard throws a lazy body kick
enabling Randolph to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randolph. #CL2#
Seivard drives through and clinches with Randolph against the cage.
Randolph is working for takedown but Seivard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Seivard leaning against his opponent.
Randolph is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seivard to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dorsey Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Randolph has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Seivard regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Seivard pushes Randolph off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Seivard stuffs the takedown.
Randolph really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Randolph gets tackled into the cage by Seivard. Seivard maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Seivard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Seivard dives in and scores a takedown into Randolph's guard.
Seivard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Seivard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Randolph's head.#SUB2#
Seivard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seivard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Seivard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Randolph's head.
Seivard chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Randolph is rocked!
Seivard advances position into side control!
Oh Randolph is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Seivard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Seivard has hold of Randolph's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Randolph seems comfortable defending it but Seivard has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Randolph is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Randolph is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Seivard couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Seivard!
A victorious Kyle Seivard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Randolph dives in and grabs Betts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Betts pushes down on Randolph's head and hops out.
Betts wants to counter the offense by Randolph and move into the clinch position.
Good work by Randolph as he checks the leg kick.
Randolph shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Betts sprawls well. Betts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randolph gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Betts rushes Randolph and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randolph tries to score a body lock takedown but Betts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dorsey Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Betts tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Randolph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Betts stuffs the takedown.
Betts is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Betts stuffs the takedown.
Betts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Betts wants to slow Randolph down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Betts is looking to take this one to the mat.
Betts keeps control of Randolph as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Randolph is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Betts scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Betts manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Betts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Randolph is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Randolph stands and steps away. Betts gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Randolph enables Betts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Randolph manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Betts looks winded!
Randolph throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Randolph manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Betts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Randolph gets to his feet - Betts follows without any prompting.
Betts stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Randolph closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Randolph tries to stand and escape but Betts actually recovers to full guard.
Randolph wants to stand and escape but instead Betts has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Betts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Betts passes Randolph's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Randolph wants to stand back up but Betts manages to pass into side control.
#T4#
Randolph wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Randolph is trying to improve his position.
Betts wants to control but Randolph is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Betts decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randolph checks a leg kick.
Betts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Betts looking to score a takedown here. Randolph is defending well but Betts drives through and ends up in Randolph's guard.#ES#
Randolph has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Betts is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Betts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Betts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Betts wants a takedown but no success here.
Betts digs a right hand underneath Randolph's ribcage. Randolph let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Randolph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Betts has Randolph up against the cage in a clinch.
Betts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Randolph prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randolph stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Betts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Randolph is trying to drag Betts to the mat but Betts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Betts has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Randolph uses from the top position.
Betts is breathing heavily.
Randolph would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Betts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Betts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randolph gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Randolph stands up and waves to Betts to follow him. #T2#
Randolph stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Randolph wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Randolph misses the target.
Dorsey Randolph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Betts.
Betts shoots in but Randolph avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Betts looks to land a combination but Randolph avoids it well.
Randolph fails with the takedown.
Betts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Betts takes the fight into the clinch.
Randolph looking for a takedown. #T3#
Betts is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Randolph to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Betts has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Randolph is trying to keep an underhook but Betts manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Randolph has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Betts is on him like a limpet, forcing Randolph back against the cage.
Betts is trying to push Randolph away but Randolph has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Randolph tries to score a body lock takedown but Betts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Randolph prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Randolph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randolph misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4##TD#
Randolph scores with a takedown into Betts's guard.#ES2#
Betts uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Randolph goes for a double leg but Betts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Betts continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Betts shoots in and bounces Randolph off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Betts stands and throws Randolph's legs to the side, diving into side control. #ES#
Randolph sneaks out the side door and pushes Betts away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mookie Betts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Randolph goes for a double leg but Betts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Betts continues to drive forward.
Randolph fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Betts gets a clinch. #TD2#
Betts gets control of Randolph's arms and successfully pulls guard. Betts will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Randolph wanted to stand there but Betts had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Betts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randolph defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Betts is working an open guard so Randolph takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Betts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Randolph misses its target.
Betts throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Randolph with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dorsey Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Betts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randolph circles away quickly and effectively.
A counter left hand to the body from Randolph misses its target.
Betts has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Betts. No joy for Randolph on that attempt. #T2#
Randolph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Betts swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Betts closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Betts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randolph dives in and grabs Betts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Betts pushes down on Randolph's head and hops out.#CL2#
Betts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Betts stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Betts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randolph really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Betts shoots for a double leg takedown but Randolph sprawls well. He's pushed Betts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randolph shoots in but Betts avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Betts shoots in and drives through. Randolph sprawls well.
Betts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Betts has closed the distance and engaged Randolph in a clinch.
#TD#
Randolph manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Randolph wants to stand and escape but Betts is having none of it. #ES#
Randolph is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Betts avoiding damage.
#T4##BC2#
Betts breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Betts darts in and clinches Randolph up against the cage.
Betts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Randolph.
#BC#
Randolph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Betts shoots in looking for a takedown. Randolph tries to sprawl out of it but Betts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Randolph manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mookie Betts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Betts 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mookie Betts!
Mookie Betts made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You guys are the best, I'm gonna get drunk, who's buying me a drink?'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Randolph shoots for a takedown but Vakhula saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Randolph backs off Vakhula throws a huge counter combo but Randolph manages to avoid it all.
Nice sprawl there from Vakhula as Randolph shoots in.#TD2#
Vakhula is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Randolph's half guard.
Vakhula not doing much here.
Vakhula trying to mount his opponent but Randolph defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhula sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randolph tries to kick Vakhula off but Vakhula keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Randolph won't allow Vakhula to pass to mount.
Randolph wants to get back to his feet.
Randolph misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vakhula is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Vakhula might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Randolph looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Randolph fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dorsey Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Vakhula shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Randolph manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2##SUB#
Randolph is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vakhula is aware though and is defending well.
Vakhula slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Randolph really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Randolph wants to get back to his feet but Vakhula is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Randolph trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Randolph wants to stand and escape but Vakhula is having none of it.
Vakhula trying to control the position from guard on top but Randolph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vakhula with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Randolph wants to stand up but Vakhula is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vakhula trying to control but Randolph is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakhula is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vakhula is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Vakhula has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#ES#
Randolph pushes Vakhula off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Randolph shoots in looking for a takedown but Vakhula manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randolph's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Randolph shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vakhula defends it nicely.
Randolph is breathing heavily.
Randolph shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randolph looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vakhula wants to counter the offense by Randolph and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vakhula dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Vakhula closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Randolph's guard.
Vakhula working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Randolph throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vakhula engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vakhula scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Randolph is rocked!
Vakhula is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh Randolph is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vakhula's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vakhula is continuing to stall.
Randolph throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Randolph seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhula is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1##SUB2#
Vakhula thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Randolph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vakhula is one step ahead there.
Randolph keeping moving, preventing Vakhula from controlling successfully.
Vakhula sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Randolph wants to get back to his feet but Vakhula is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Randolph being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Randolph is looking for a triangle but Vakhula pushes his legs off easily.
Randolph wants to stand up but Vakhula is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Randolph tries for a takedown but Vakhula circles away easily#CL2#
and Vakhula counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vakhula wants to take the fight to the mat but Randolph manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vakhula tries to pull guard but Randolph won't allow it.
#T3#
Randolph has had enough of the clinch but Vakhula keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Vakhula turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vakhula manages to end up in side control.
Randolph is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Randolph is not content to let Vakhula control the position.
Randolph wants to get back to his feet but Vakhula drags him back down.
Vakhula trying to control the position but Randolph is working away.
Vakhula controls the position from side control.#T4#
Randolph is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vakhula has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vakhula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randolph keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Randolph shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vakhula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Randolph shoots in and gets a takedown into Vakhula's guard.
Igor Vakhula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vakhula pulls Randolph in close to prevent any damage.
Randolph wants to stand and escape but instead Vakhula has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vakhula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Vakhula shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vakhula showed some decent athleticism there.
Randolph wants to get back to full guard.
Randolph wants to get back to his feet.
Vakhula controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Vakhula.
Randolph wants to improve his position but Vakhula is controlling well.
#T1#
Randolph throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vakhula trying to mount his opponent but Randolph defends it.
Vakhula is trying to control the action in half guard but Randolph is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Randolph is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Vakhula shoots in and gets a takedown into Randolph's guard.
Randolph wants to get back to his feet but Vakhula is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Vakhula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vakhula chips away with some ground and pound.
Randolph throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Randolph wants to stand up but Vakhula is controlling him.
Vakhula sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vakhula trying to control but Randolph is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vakhula's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Randolph shoots in but Vakhula avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vakhula looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3##TD2#
Vakhula looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Randolph!
Vakhula tries to advance to mount but can't.
Randolph is looking for a sweep.
Vakhula has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Randolph trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T4#
Vakhula controlling from the full mount.
Randolph is working to get back to half guard.
Randolph trying desperately to get to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randolph keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dorsey Randolph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Vakhula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Randolph is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Vakhula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vakhula 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Vakhula!
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