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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Alexsej falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Kirkland counters with a takedown into side control.
Kirkland misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Alexsej trying to control but Kirkland flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kirkland throwing sloppy strikes.
Kirkland has the hooks in. Alexsej is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alexsej just trying to survive but Kirkland is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Alexsej fending off the submission attempt from Kirkland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexsej tries to break free.
#T1#
Alexsej just trying to survive but Kirkland is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Alexsej is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kirkland doesn't have the hooks in and Alexsej manages to turn into his guard.
#SU2#
Kirkland is working an open guard so Alexsej takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Alexsej tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexsej shoots for a double leg takedown but Kirkland sprawls well. He's pushed Alexsej's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kirkland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kirkland.
Alexsej wants to get back to his feet but Kirkland is dominant here and he's now got Alexsej's back!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirkland lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kirkland scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kirkland lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alexsej grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexsej rolls, trying to escape but Kirkland keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kirkland controlling the positon.#T3#
Kirkland lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kirkland.
Kirkland controls the position.
Kirkland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alexsej for as long as he can get away with.
Kirkland gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kirkland has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alexsej's body.
Alexsej covers up after that shot from Kirkland.
#T4#
Kirkland is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Alexsej up.
Kirkland biding his time, controlling Alexsej. #SUB#
Alexsej showing good submission defense here.
Kirkland tries to get the hooks in deep but Alexsej pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarod Kirkland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Alexsej tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Kirkland counters with a takedown into side control.
Alexsej is looking to get back to his feet here but Kirkland is keeping cool and he's managed to take Alexsej's back.
Alexsej tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kirkland looking to control but Alexsej is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kirkland is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alexsej can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland landing punches.
Kirkland looking to finish Alexsej with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alexsej!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexsej tries to hold on but Kirkland pushes him away. #T1#
Kirkland raining down shots from the mount!
Kirkland lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kirkland is landing with some decent strikes but Alexsej is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jarod Kirkland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kirkland landing strikes from the mount and Alexsej is in trouble! #SUB#
Kirkland with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Alexsej is looking to get to half guard.
Kirkland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Kirkland landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kirkland lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alexsej hang on?
Alexsej is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kirkland lands a nice shot to the head.
Alexsej tries to lock up and control but Kirkland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alexsej is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Kirkland connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirkland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kirkland working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Kirkland lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB#
Kirkland working for a guillotine from mount but Alexsej is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Kirkland is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alexsej has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kirkland looking to finish Alexsej with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alexsej!
Kirkland with good strikes from the mount here!
Kirkland trying to control but Alexsej is having none of it.
BOOM! Kirkland connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4#
Kirkland moves to the back position.
I would not like to be Alexsej right now.
Kirkland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kirkland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarod Kirkland dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kirkland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexsej sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexsej but Alexsej pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alexsej looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kirkland is fending him off so far but Alexsej persists. Nope, Kirkland circles away and we're back to standing.
Kirkland feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Alexsej clinches up with Kirkland and pushes him back against the cage.
Alexsej wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Kirkland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alexsej gets a clinch. #BC#
Kirkland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirkland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alexsej avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarod Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Alexsej displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kirkland.
Alexsej wants to clinch but Kirkland slips to the side#TD#
and Kirkland counters with a single leg into guard. Alexsej didn't expect that.
Alexsej is looking to stand back up but Kirkland counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alexsej. #REVB##ES2#
Alexsej makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kirkland is defended easily by Alexsej.
Alexsej unleashes a big counter combination but Kirkland bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2##TD2#
Alexsej fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kirkland sprawls well initially but Alexsej persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alexsej takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirkland gets back to full guard.
Alexsej postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexsej is fighting to break Kirkland's control of his arms but Kirkland is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kirkland tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Kirkland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexsej manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kirkland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexsej is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kirkland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kirkland 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.
Kirkland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kirkland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Alexsej is looking for a triangle here but Kirkland uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kirkland lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Alexsej is being controlled here.
Kirkland lands a few punches from side control.
Kirkland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexsej can do to turn this around?
Kirkland working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Alexsej taking a bit of punishment here - Kirkland scoring with strikes.
Michael Alexsej has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jarod Kirkland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lull in the action here.
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 Jarod Kirkland.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirkland, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarod Kirkland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Dunstan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirkland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dunstan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirkland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunstan defends well and Kirkland ends up having to push Dunstan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Dunstan. No joy for Kirkland on that attempt.
As Kirkland backs off Dunstan throws a huge counter combo but Kirkland manages to avoid it all.
Dunstan connects with an inside leg kick.
Dunstan tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Kirkland counters with a shoot takedown. Dunstan fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunstan trying to control the position here.
Dunstan working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Dunstan 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.
Kirkland wants to get up but he can't break Dunstan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kirkland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dunstan wants to sweep here but Kirkland controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dunstan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kirkland is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dunstan.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dunstan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kirkland is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kirkland working Dunstan over with strikes here.
Dunstan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirkland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dunstan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kirkland is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dunstan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dunstan wants to hold on but Kirkland pushes him away.
Dunstan is desperately trying to improve his position but Kirkland has a good base and remains in mount.
Kirkland controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Kirkland is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dunstan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3#
Dunstan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kirkland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kirkland working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kirkland controlling from the full mount.
Dunstan is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunstan is trying to stand.
Dunstan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kirkland controlling his opponent.
Kirkland looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dunstan wants to hold on but Kirkland pushes him away.
Kirkland controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarod Kirkland 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#
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunstan but Dunstan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kirkland fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dunstan.
Kirkland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarod Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunstan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Dunstan wants to clinch.
Dunstan lands with an overhand left.
Dunstan tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Kirkland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kirkland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Dunstan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kirkland slips a nice elbow through Dunstan's hands, connecting with Dunstan's forehead.
Dunstan is looking for a sweep. Kirkland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dunstan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kirkland raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kirkland lands a big shot there that rocks Dunstan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunstan is looking to improve his position but Kirkland isn't that keen on the idea.
Kirkland pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Dunstan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Kirkland has control of Dunstan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dunstan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dunstan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kirkland landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dunstan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kirkland looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Dunstan covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarod Kirkland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Moorman gets caught napping as Kirkland dives in and scores a takedown. Moorman manages to retain guard.
Kirkland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirkland throwing strikes but missing.
Moorman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kirkland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moorman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kirkland 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirkland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirkland is standing up over Moorman. Moorman looks to escape but Kirkland dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Moorman is trying to escape the position but Kirkland is controlling the position. #T1#
Moorman is pushing Kirkland's head away, looking to escape. Kirkland manages to hold on to the position though.
Kirkland creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moorman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kirkland is staying tight to Moorman's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Kirkland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kirkland cracks Moorman with a big elbow. #SUB#
Kirkland has hold of Moorman's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Moorman seems comfortable defending it but Kirkland has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Moorman is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Moorman is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kirkland couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jarod Kirkland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirkland walks into a stiff left hand from Munoz.
Munoz lands with an uppercut that bounces Kirkland off the cage and back into range.
Munoz lands a jab-cross combination.
Munoz punishes Kirkland's body with a nice straight punch.
Munoz looks to land a combination but Kirkland avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Kirkland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Munoz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Munoz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munoz scores with a three punch combo!
Kirkland takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kirkland.
No joy there for Munoz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Munoz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kirkland counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Munoz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Munoz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Munoz.#T1#
Munoz fails to land with a series of punches.
Munoz misses with a series of wild punches.
Kirkland tries to counter with a takedown but Munoz is quick to defend against it.
Munoz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Kirkland looking to score a takedown here. Munoz is defending well but Kirkland drives through and ends up in Munoz's guard.
Munoz is looking to stand back up but Kirkland counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Munoz. #REVB#
Kirkland lands strikes from half guard.#SU#
Kirkland stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Munoz looks winded!#TD#
Kirkland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Munoz quickly recovers to half guard.
Munoz pushes Kirkland off but Kirkland dives into side control.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munoz taking punishment in the form of punches.
The referee asks Kirkland politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kirkland prefers to stall for the moment though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Munoz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Munoz wants to get back to his feet.
Munoz tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Kirkland stands up.
Munoz throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Kirkland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Kirkland breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Kirkland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Munoz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kirkland manages to move to mount!
#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirkland dominating with strikes here.
Kirkland controlling the position easily from mount.
Kirkland unloading with bombs!
Kirkland controlling from mount.
Kirkland looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kirkland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Munoz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirkland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirkland lands a nice shot to the head.
Kirkland fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kirkland controlling the position easily from mount.
Kirkland dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munoz is bucking up trying to escape but Kirkland cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kirkland landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirkland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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 Jarod Kirkland will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Kirkland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Munoz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jarod Kirkland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kirkland lands a big elbow - Munoz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Munoz is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jarod Kirkland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Kirkland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Briggs was covering up waiting for the punch and Kirkland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Briggs keeping moving, preventing Kirkland from controlling successfully.
Briggs pulls Kirkland in close to his closed guard and prevents Kirkland from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kirkland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kirkland manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Briggs stopping the sweep attempt from Kirkland.
Briggs looking to pass the guard.
Kirkland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Briggs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kirkland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Briggs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Briggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Briggs trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Kirkland throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kirkland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirkland keeping full guard, as Briggs tries to pass.
Kirkland is trying to keep Briggs in close.
Briggs is working Kirkland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briggs postures up and lands a big shot to Kirkland's brow.
Briggs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kirkland is trying to keep Briggs in close.
#T3#
Kirkland looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirkland, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Briggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Carter Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Briggs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kirkland defends well and Briggs ends up having to push Kirkland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Briggs pushes Kirkland up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kirkland jumps into guard, dragging Briggs to the mat.
Briggs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Briggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kirkland's head.
Briggs chips away with some ground and pound.
Kirkland wants to sweep but no luck.
Kirkland trying to control the position.
#T4#
Briggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirkland is keeping the position for now.
Kirkland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirkland trying to strike off his back.
Kirkland wants to stand and escape but Briggs is having none of it.
Kirkland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Briggs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kirkland will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Briggs stopping the sweep attempt from Kirkland.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Briggs stays in close to Kirkland's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Briggs has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Briggs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Briggs misses with a wild combination.
Kirkland attempts a counter takedown but Briggs avoids it well and moves away.
Briggs misses with a combination
#TD#
and Kirkland counters with a nice double leg into side control. Briggs won't be happy with that.
Briggs is trying to control Kirkland's posture but Kirkland avoids it.
Briggs is trying to improve his position.
Briggs holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
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.
Briggs is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Kirkland wants to control but Briggs is keeping him busy.
Briggs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kirkland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Briggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirkland is working away from the top position though.
Briggs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Briggs is looking to control Kirkland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Briggs avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Kirkland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Briggs gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Kirkland postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Briggs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kirkland, into his guard. #REVB#
Briggs stopping the sweep attempt from Kirkland.#T3#
Kirkland is working hard here to advance position.
Kirkland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirkland is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Briggs trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Briggs is looking to stand up but Kirkland won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Briggs darts in and clinches Kirkland up against the cage.#BC2#
Briggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Briggs lands with a good body shot.#T4##CL2#
Briggs moves into the clinch successfully.
Briggs wants a takedown.
Briggs keeps control of Kirkland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Briggs pulls guard.
Kirkland is fighting to break Briggs's control of his arms but Briggs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Briggs trying to control the position.
Kirkland throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Briggs is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Briggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
No luck for Briggs with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kirkland enables Briggs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kirkland manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Kirkland has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Briggs is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Briggs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kirkland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Briggs is trying to keep Kirkland in close.
Briggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Briggs 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.
Briggs trying to control the position.
Briggs wants to sweep here but Kirkland controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Briggs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Briggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Kirkland, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Briggs clinches up against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Kirkland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Briggs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kirkland defends well and Briggs ends up having to push Kirkland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jarod Kirkland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Briggs.#CL2#
Kirkland tries to keep at a distance but Briggs has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Briggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Briggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirkland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Briggs avoids it really well and circles away.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kirkland as he jumps to the side.
As Briggs looks to move away, Kirkland throws a big counter combo but Briggs just gets out of the way.#T3#
Briggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Briggs misses with a head kick.
Kirkland drops down looking for a counter takedown but Briggs sprawls and moves away.
Briggs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirkland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Briggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirkland keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Kirkland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Briggs explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kirkland fails to land the takedown.
Kirkland blocks a leg kick.
Kirkland seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Briggs swinging wildly here.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Kirkland drives through with a takedown into Briggs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Kirkland drops back looking for a leg! Briggs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Briggs manages to kick Kirkland off! Kirkland jumps back into Briggs's guard.
Briggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Briggs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jarod Kirkland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter Briggs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Briggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carter Briggs.
Well Briggs 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Briggs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Kirkland shoots in looking for a takedown. Fresh tries to sprawl out of it but Kirkland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fresh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fresh throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Kirkland tries to keep at a distance but Fresh has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Fresh decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirkland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirkland content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Kirkland landing some decent shots from guard.
Kirkland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirkland content to stall in guard here.
Kirkland wanted to stand there but Fresh had control of the position.
Kirkland wants to control from the top but Fresh keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kirkland dives in and grabs Fresh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fresh pushes down on Kirkland's head and hops out.
Fresh jabs Kirkland right on the nose. Kirkland blinks but takes it well.
Fresh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fresh misses with a few strikes there.
Kirkland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kirkland misses with a takedown attempt - Fresh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarod Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Fresh drops Kirkland with a beautiful combination! Kirkland stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fresh is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Kirkland is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jarod Kirkland has been cut.
Fresh drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kirkland right on the button. Kirkland goes down! Fresh follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fresh gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dougie Fresh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Boi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kirkland's guard.
Boi preventing the sweep.
Boi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boi throws a strike aimed at the side of Kirkland's head but Kirkland avoids it well.
Boi wants to control but Kirkland is keeping him busy.
Boi working the ground and pound.
Kirkland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Boi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kirkland tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Boi controls the position.
Kirkland bucks up and tries to throw Boi off but instead Boi has got his back!#SUB2#
Kirkland is trying to defend against the choke here but Boi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Boi Tightens the hold and Kirkland taps out furiously! Boi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dat Boi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Kirkland throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ivanusec tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kirkland is in Ivanusec's guard.
Ivanusec trying to keep a closed guard but Kirkland is proving a slippery customer.
Kirkland won't allow Ivanusec to sweep him here.
Ivanusec lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kirkland trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ivanusec looking to pass the guard.
Kirkland wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland scores with a nice shot.
Kirkland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ivanusec on the ground.
Ivanusec stopping the sweep attempt from Kirkland.
Kirkland lands an upkick as Ivanusec stands over him.
Kirkland looking to control.
Ivanusec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ivanusec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanusec won't allow Kirkland to sweep him here.
Ivanusec sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kirkland's guard.
Ivanusec wants to take a breather but Kirkland is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ivanusec is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kirkland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ivanusec prevents Kirkland from improving his position.
Ivanusec is thwarting Kirkland's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Kirkland tries to roll over but Ivanusec keeps him under control.
Kirkland is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanusec sits in half guard.
Kirkland throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ivanusec shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ivanusec is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kirkland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ivanusec is controlling him.
Ivanusec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirkland 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.#T3##SUB2#
Ivanusec is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanusec is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanusec passes Kirkland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kirkland trying to control from the bottom.
Kirkland wants to get back to his feet.
Kirkland tries to roll over but Ivanusec keeps him under control.
Kirkland is breathing heavily.
Kirkland throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kirkland wants to control but Ivanusec passes into side.
Kirkland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kirkland is trying to work for a sweep but Ivanusec has mounted him!#SUB2#
Ivanusec is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kirkland can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Ivanusec with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ivanusec swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kirkland is now in Ivanusec's guard. A big mistake from Ivanusec there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Ivanusec 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#
Ivanusec shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirkland as he avoids it easily.
Ivanusec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirkland swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Kirkland closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kirkland lands in his opponent's guard.
Kirkland trying to control but Ivanusec is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland throws a big right hand that misses.
Ivanusec keeping moving, preventing Kirkland from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ivanusec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirkland distracts Ivanusec with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ivanusec trying to control the position.
Kirkland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ivanusec's head.
Kirkland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kirkland seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Kirkland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Luka Ivanusec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kirkland lands with a punch from half guard.
Kirkland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kirkland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Ivanusec keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirkland working Ivanusec over with strikes.
Ivanusec on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ivanusec manages to get to full guard.
Kirkland is stalling in the full guard.
Ivanusec is breathing heavily.
Kirkland lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanusec 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kirkland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanusec can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kirkland controls the pace.
Ivanusec wants to stand and escape but Kirkland is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirkland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarod Kirkland dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ivanusec dives in for a single leg takedown but Kirkland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Ivanusec gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kirkland to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ivanusec lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kirkland looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ivanusec puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanusec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirkland keeps working. #T1#
Kirkland tries to get to full guard but Ivanusec has control of the leg.
Ivanusec is looking to advance position but Kirkland won't allow it.
Ivanusec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirkland keeps working.
Ivanusec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirkland is controlling Ivanusec's trapped leg to prevent Ivanusec from advancing to side control.
Ivanusec is trying to control the action in half guard but Kirkland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ivanusec prevents Kirkland from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kirkland is trying to stand back up but Ivanusec is controlling him
Kirkland wants to improve his position but Ivanusec is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ivanusec seems to be working for a kimura but Kirkland defends the submission attempt.
Kirkland wants to get back to full guard.
Ivanusec is thwarting Kirkland's attempts to control the position.
Kirkland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ivanusec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirkland swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Kirkland will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kirkland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kirkland drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kirkland in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Kirkland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ivanusec tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T4#
Kirkland with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Kirkland goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ivanusec is on top in guard.
Ivanusec trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirkland is striking but Ivanusec is not phased and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ivanusec is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kirkland sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luka Ivanusec.
I think Ivanusec has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luka Ivanusec!
Luka Ivanusec decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Kirkland walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bob looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Bob gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Bob pulls guard successfully.
Kirkland seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kirkland throws an elbow that misses. Bob uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kirkland's guard. Nice move by Bob!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bob passes Kirkland's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Kirkland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bob is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
Bob stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kirkland to get to his feet.
Bob leaves Kirkland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bob enables Kirkland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bob manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bob looking to control.
Bob seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bob wants to sweep here but Kirkland controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Kirkland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bob lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bob throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Bob is proving a slippery customer.
Bob is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kirkland striking off his back. #T3#
Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Kirkland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kirkland is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kirkland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kirkland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirkland throwing strikes but missing.
Bob pulls Kirkland in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Helsinki inform us that Bob has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kirkland postures up.
Kirkland won't allow Bob to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob tries for a takedown but Kirkland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bob shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirkland sprawls well. Kirkland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bob gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blazing Bob dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirkland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bob throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Kirkland counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bob! #SUB#
Kirkland tries for a kimura but Bob is defending well.
Bob gets back to half guard.
Well, if Kirkland is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bob.#T1#
Kirkland stopping the sweep attempt from Bob.
Kirkland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kirkland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kirkland stopping the sweep attempt from Bob.
Bob is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Kirkland trying to hold on to Bob's head to control him but Bob postures up.
#ES#
Kirkland has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bob is on him like a limpet, forcing Kirkland back against the cage.
Kirkland can't break the clinch.
Bob looking to throw knees to the head but Kirkland is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Bob pulls guard effortlessly.
Bob looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bob is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kirkland trying to control but Bob postures up.
#T3#
Kirkland wants to get back to his feet.
Kirkland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bob throws a big right hand that misses.
Bob wants to stand but Kirkland has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bob looking to pass the guard.
Bob postures up.
Bob working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kirkland throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Blazing Bob has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bob is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kirkland striking off his back but it's not causing Bob any problems.
Kirkland is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bob as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Bob moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Kirkland pulls guard.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blazing Bob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kirkland keeps the fight on the outside.
Bob shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kirkland pinned against the cage. Kirkland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kirkland has a takedown stuffed.
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirkland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kirkland.
Kirkland blocks a head kick by Bob.
#T1#
Bob fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bob closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kirkland circles away.#CL2#
Bob gets a clinch.
Bob lands a good knee to the midsection. Kirkland won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bob is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kirkland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jarod Kirkland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blazing Bob.
Kirkland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kirkland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bob walks away with a smile on his face. Kirkland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Bob has Kirkland up against the cage in a clinch.
Bob is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kirkland is defending well for now.
Bob holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2##BC#
Kirkland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirkland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirkland looks for a takedown but Bob sprawls well.
Kirkland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kirkland takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bob tries to clinch up but Kirkland circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Kirkland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bob avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob throws a big counter head kick but Kirkland avoids it with no problem.
Bob with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Kirkland tries to sprawl but Bob drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bob has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Bob is looking for a kimura but Kirkland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bob to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bob is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirkland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bob.
Kirkland regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Kirkland being controlled here, momentarily.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blazing Bob is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kirkland will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirkland is trying to hold Bob in close to prevent damage but Bob has managed to pass into half guard.
Bob prevents Kirkland from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blazing Bob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bob 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blazing Bob!
A relieved looking Blazing Bob thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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