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Event:
Island Fights 6
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodd shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vein looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB2#
Rodd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vein actively working from the bottom here.
Rodd is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vein!
Rodd content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodd's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vein prevents Rodd from taking his back.
Rodd controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Rodd forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Rodd has his arm under Vein's chin here. Game over son! Rodd squeezes tightly and Vein is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Rodd!
John Rodd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Vein moves into the clinch.
Vein tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vein avoids it.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vein prevents it.
#TD#
Emelianenko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vein pushes Emelianenko off looking to stand but Emelianenko dives back in and keeps control.
Vein is trying to control but can't.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Vein is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko is taking a breather. Vein says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vein is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Emelianenko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Emelianenko wants to control the pace but Vein is squirming around nicely.
Vein takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vein is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
Emelianenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vein is looking to escape.
Vein wants to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
Emelianenko with good strikes from the mount here!
Emelianenko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Emelianenko 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.
Vein looks winded!
Emelianenko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Emelianenko working Vein over with strikes here.
Vein is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Emelianenko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Vein is trying desperately to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Emelianenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Emelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko blocks Vein's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Emelianenko wants to control the pace but Vein is squirming around nicely.
Vein is trying desperately to improve position.
Emelianenko with good strikes from the mount here!#T4##SUB#
Emelianenko is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Vein has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Vein! #SUB#
Emelianenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Vein isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko is trying to keep Vein in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vein as he jumps to the side.
Vein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Emelianenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vein manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vein trying to pass the guard but Emelianenko defending well.
Vein is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vein postures up.
#T1#
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vein thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emelianenko trying to control but Vein is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Vein keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
Emelianenko is working hard here to advance position.
Vein pulls Emelianenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Emelianenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vein's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko tries to avoid it but Vein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emelianenko to the ground. Emelianenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Vein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vein's waist but Vein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.
Emelianenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Emelianenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vein to the ground. Emelianenko is now in Vein's guard.#ES2#
Vein is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Emelianenko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Vein tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Emelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Vein pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Vein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Emelianenko prevents Vein from breaking the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vein avoids it.
Vein is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Emelianenko to keep the fight standing.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vein avoids it.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Vein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emelianenko is pressed up against the cage. Vein has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emelianenko down to the mat. Emelianenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Emelianenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vein manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Vein looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Vein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Emelianenko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vein can turn it around.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Vein won't allow it.
Emelianenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Emelianenko trying to stall but Vein improves his position.
Vein tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Emelianenko.
Vein tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Vein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Vein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelianenko.
Vein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Vein circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vein counters with a three punch combo that has Emelianenko backing up. Emelianenko nods at Vein to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Vein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emelianenko.#TD#
Emelianenko looking to score a takedown here. Vein is defending well but Emelianenko drives through and ends up in Vein's guard.#ES2#
Vein has his feet on Emelianenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Emelianenko defends well and Vein ends up having to push Emelianenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Emelianenko has closed the distance and engaged Vein in a clinch.
Emelianenko keeps control of Vein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Emelianenko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Vein pushes Emelianenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vein goes for a double leg but Emelianenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Emelianenko continues to drive forward.#T3#
Vein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Emelianenko counters with a solid body kick.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Vein keeps it at a distance.
Vein cracks Emelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Emelianenko defends well and Vein ends up having to push Emelianenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vein just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEmelianenko.
Vein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelianenko is defended easily by Vein.#CL2#
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Vein. Vein maintains the clinch. #T4#
Emelianenko is trying to stall.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Vein stands there with Emelianenko around his waist. Emelianenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Emelianenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Emelianenko has Vein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Vein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vein 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Vein!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Foxies forces Vein back against the cage and clinches.
Foxies drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Vein tightens his grip and picks Foxies up, before dumping him to the ground. Foxies manages to land in guard. #ES#
Foxies scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Foxies shoots in and bounces Vein off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foxies trying to control but Vein is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Foxies postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Foxies, into his guard. #REVB#
Foxies could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Vein is looking to stand up but Foxies won't let him. #SUB#
Foxies is looking for a triangle but Vein pushes his legs off easily.
Vein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Foxies's guard.
Foxies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vein.
Vein trying to control but Foxies is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#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.
Vein wants to stand and escape but instead Foxies has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Vein keeping moving, preventing Foxies from controlling successfully.
Vein has his hands on Foxies's head, controlling the position.
Vein keeping moving, preventing Foxies from controlling successfully.
Vein is pulling down on Foxies's head. It's preventing any offense from Foxies, at least for the moment.#T3#
Foxies stopping the sweep attempt from Vein.#SUB2#
Vein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foxies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foxies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vein looks winded!
Vein keeping moving, preventing Foxies from controlling successfully.
Foxies is really struggling to control Vein but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Vein shoots in and bounces Foxies off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4##SUB#
Foxies working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Foxies is tightening it up a little... Vein has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vein reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vein taps out! Nice BJJ there by Foxies!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dave Foxies!
A very excited looking Dave Foxies made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Mendoza dives in and grabs Vein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vein pushes down on Mendoza's head and hops out.
Vein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendoza pinned against the cage. Mendoza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendoza stuffs the takedown.
Mendoza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Mendoza moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mendoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendoza defending well as Vein loads up on a big left hand.
Mendoza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vein shoots for a takedown but Mendoza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Vein tries to get set, Mendoza tries to push him back and clinch up but Vein manages to avoid the attempt.
Alex Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Vein.
Vein feints a jab promting Mendoza to slip. Vein then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mendoza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Alex Mendoza has been cut.
Mendoza tries to bum rush Vein with a series of wild strikes but Vein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Vein throws a nice looking combination but Mendoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendoza throws a big counter combination but Vein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendoza but Mendoza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mendoza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vein scores with a jab to the body.
Vein keeps the fight on the outside.
Vein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendoza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vein pinned against the cage. Vein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Mendoza clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Mendoza tries to land knees in the clinch but Vein avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Vein jumps guard and drags Mendoza to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Vein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vein is keeping the position for now.
Vein being controlled here, momentarily.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Vein keeps moving.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Mendoza postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Vein looking for a guillotine here but Mendoza defends easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Mendoza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Vein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vein has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendoza tries to avoid it but Vein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendoza to the ground. Mendoza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Mendoza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vein's guard.#ES2#
Vein is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mendoza presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Vein wants a takedown but no success here.
Mendoza jumps guard but Vein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vein goes for a takedown attempt but Mendoza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vein looks winded!
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vein was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
Mendoza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vein circles away.
Mendoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vein circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Vein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Mendoza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Vein or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendoza, which made it look bad.
Mendoza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vein.
Alex Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Vein.#CL2#
Vein has managed to clinch.
Vein goes for a takedown attempt but Mendoza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendoza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vein pinned against the cage. Vein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL2#
Vein drives through and clinches with Mendoza against the cage.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mendoza blocking some punches.
Mendoza is trying to stall.
Mendoza is trying to force a seperation but Vein has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mendoza can't break the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendoza tries to land knees in the clinch but Vein avoids the damage to the body.
Vein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Mendoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mendoza closes the distance and pushes Vein back into the cage.
Mendoza wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Vein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendoza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendoza leaves Vein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Vein takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Mendoza trying to control the position but instead, Vein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mendoza into the cage.#BC#
Mendoza breaks the clinch.
Vein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vein shoots in but no luck this time.
Vein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Mendoza forces Vein back against the cage and clinches.
Mendoza is pressed up against the cage. Vein has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mendoza down to the mat. Mendoza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vein as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Mendoza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vein shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendoza sprawls well. He's pushed Vein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vein shoots in and drives through. Mendoza sprawls well.
Vein is breathing heavily.
Mendoza is looking to clinch.
Mendoza shoots for a takedown but Vein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vein goes for a double leg but Mendoza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mendoza continues to drive forward.
Vein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alex Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vein doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendoza circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by Mendoza.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a takedown but Vein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendoza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch but Vein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Mendoza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Mendoza's cut.
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#
Mendoza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vein swivels and escapes.
Vein throws a series of strikes that have Mendoza backpedaling.
Mendoza tries a low kick but Vein avoids it.
Vein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Vein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Mendoza. No joy for Vein on that attempt.
A punch combination from Vein misses.
Sloppy strikes from Vein. Those never looked like landing.
Mendoza misses with a takedown attempt - Vein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Vein tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vein.
Vein stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Vein dives in and grabs Mendoza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendoza pushes down on Vein's head and hops out.
Mendoza tries to counter with a takedown but Vein is quick to defend against it.
Mendoza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendoza misses with a takedown attempt - Vein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Mendoza has Vein up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Mendoza breaks from the clinch.
Vein leaves Mendoza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vein darts in looking for a takedown but Mendoza gets double underhooks and turns Vein into the cage. #T2##TD2#
Vein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Mendoza sneaks out the side door and pushes Vein away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vein is looking to clinch but Mendoza is avoiding it.
Mendoza tries to clinch up but Vein circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendoza leaves Vein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vein stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendoza. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Vein shoots in but Mendoza avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Mendoza pushes Vein up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##TD2#
Vein drags the fight down to the ground.
Mendoza advances position into side control!
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Vein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendoza working away.
Vein might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mendoza haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vein is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4#
Vein is trying to control Mendoza's posture but Mendoza avoids it.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Vein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vein struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Mendoza.
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 Alex Mendoza.
I think Mendoza 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Vein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyshenko as he jumps to the side.
Kyshenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vein circles away.
Vein dives in for a single leg takedown but Kyshenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Vein takes the fight into the clinch.
Kyshenko can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Vein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyshenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vein defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Kyshenko. 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.
Vein shoots in and drives through. Kyshenko sprawls well.
Vein shoots for a takedown but Kyshenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Kyshenko. No joy for Vein on that attempt.
Vein with a poor takedown
and Kyshenko counters with a series of strikes. Vein will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Kyshenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Kyshenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kyshenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vein is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kyshenko off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyshenko rolls, trying to escape but Vein keeps control of the position.
Kyshenko is working hard here to advance position.
Vein wants to control but Kyshenko manages to buck him off and is now in Vein's guard! Nice work there by Kyshenko!
Kyshenko preventing the sweep. #T2#
Kyshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Vein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyshenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kyshenko stands and throws Vein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kyshenko prevents Vein from escaping the position.
Vein is looking to regain half guard here but Kyshenko keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Kyshenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Kyshenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vein has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kyshenko trying to control the action but Vein is working from the bottom.
Vein manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kyshenko is looking to improve his position.
Kyshenko trying to control but Vein postures up.
#T4#
Kyshenko tries to get to full guard but Vein has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Vein seems content to control.
Kyshenko is trying to control but can't.
Kyshenko desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vein trying to control from half guard but Kyshenko is working away.
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 Raul Kyshenko 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#
Vein tries to bum rush Kyshenko with a series of wild strikes but Kyshenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyshenko with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Vein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kyshenko has Vein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kyshenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Vein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Kyshenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Vein pulls guard. #SUB#
Kyshenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vein has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Vein throws a strike but Kyshenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vein working a defensive guard here.
Kyshenko wants to control from the top but Vein keeps moving. #T1#
Vein keeping full guard, as Kyshenko tries to pass.
Vein keeping moving, preventing Kyshenko from controlling successfully.
Vein 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.#SUB2#
Vein working for a triangle but Kyshenko defends it easily.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vein keeping moving, preventing Kyshenko from controlling successfully.
Vein has Kyshenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Kyshenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vein swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Kyshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Vein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kyshenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vein.
#TD#
Kyshenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kyshenko is keen to just control but Vein is a slippery customer.
Raul Kyshenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kyshenko is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Vein to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Vein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Vein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Vein pulls Kyshenko in close to prevent any damage.
Vein throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kyshenko wants to control from the top but Vein keeps moving. #SUB#
Kyshenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kyshenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyshenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vein swivels and escapes.#TD#
Kyshenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kyshenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kyshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Vein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Vein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kyshenko moves out of range as Vein throws a body kick.
Vein throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Vein moves into range and clinches up with Kyshenko.#BC2#
Vein breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Kyshenko dives in and scores a takedown into Vein's guard.
Kyshenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vein is keeping the position for now.
Vein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyshenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kyshenko 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.
Vein trying to keep a closed guard but Kyshenko is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Kyshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Vein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyshenko wants to pass the guard but Vein is keeping the position.
Vein throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vein fails to land the takedown.
Raul Kyshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyshenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kyshenko somewhat.
Raul Kyshenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Kyshenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Vein's guard.
Kyshenko forces his way into half guard.
Kyshenko is looking to advance position but Vein won't allow it.
Vein wants to control but Kyshenko is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB#
Vein is defending against the submission attempts here by Kyshenko.
#SUB2#
Vein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Kyshenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kyshenko trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vein is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kyshenko is looking for a kimura here.
Kyshenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Vein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyshenko wants to pass to mount but Vein is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Kyshenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kyshenko 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Raul Kyshenko!
Raul Kyshenko 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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