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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Popolov.
Reigns throws a counter combo.#TD#
Popolov gets a double leg takedown into Reigns 's guard.
Popolov stays in close to Reigns 's body and controls the position.
Popolov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reigns is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Reigns 's face as Popolov controls the position.
Popolov working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reigns is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Popolov take his back! Uh oh - Popolov has got a rear naked choke here! Reigns is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Popolov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchells wants to clinch
and Popolov counters with a left to the body.
No luck for Popolov with that takedown attempt.
Mitchells misses with a takedown
and Popolov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mitchells shoots for a double leg takedown but Popolov sprawls well. He's pushed Mitchells's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Popolov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Popolov shoots in for a double leg but Mitchells sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mitchells changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mitchells throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popolov. #CL#
Popolov has Mitchells up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchells missing with knees to the body.
Popolov tries to throw a body punch but Mitchells avoids it by throwing Popolov back against the cage.
Popolov is trying to pull guard but Mitchells has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Popolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Popolov slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Mitchells jumps guard and drags Popolov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mitchells looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Popolov is looking to pass into half guard but Mitchells pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mitchells is in guard.#REVB#
Mitchells throwing strikes from guard but Popolov blocks nicely.
Popolov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Popolov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mitchells's guard. #REVR##T2#
Mitchells keeping moving, preventing Popolov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mitchells is looking for a triangle but Popolov pushes his legs off easily.
Popolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popolov preventing the sweep.
Mitchells should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mitchells trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mitchells wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Popolov manages to pass to side control.
Popolov lands with a punch from half guard.
Popolov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mitchells is staying active underneath Popolov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Popolov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Popolov is looking to advance position but Mitchells won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Popolov is controlling the pace.
Popolov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Popolov trying to control the pace. #SU#
Popolov stands up from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Popolov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mitchells's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Popolov 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##TD#
Popolov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mitchells is trying to defend but Popolov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Popolov blocks the strikes from Mitchells.
Mitchells trying to control but Popolov postures up.
Mitchells looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mitchells is staying active underneath Popolov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popolov trying to control the pace.
Mitchells preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Still in half guard, Popolov seems content to control.
Popolov stalling away here and it's allowed Mitchells to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mitchells 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.
Popolov being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Popolov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mitchells tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Popolov is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Popolov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mitchells gets back to full guard.
Popolov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchells can do to turn this around?
Popolov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mitchells's head.
Popolov controlling from the top position.
Mitchells trying to control the position.
Popolov is standing up over Mitchells. Mitchells looks to escape but Popolov dives into side control.
#T3##SUB#
Popolov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Popolov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mitchells some visible discomfort.
Popolov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mitchells tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Popolov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mitchells is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Popolov off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Mitchells is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Popolov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Popolov for a finish.
Mitchells doesn't have the hooks in and Popolov manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Popolov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Mitchells looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Popolov passes into side control.
Popolov trying to control the action but Mitchells is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchells tries to bench press Popolov off him but Popolov keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Popolov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Popolov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mitchells did well to prevent Popolov getting side control.
Mitchells pushes Popolov off but Popolov dives into side control.
Popolov working the body and head with strikes.
Mitchells is not content to let Popolov control the position.
Mitchells tries to bench press Popolov off him but Popolov keeps the position.
Mitchells throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popolov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mitchells's shoulder. That is not cool.
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Popolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitchells keeps working. #T1#
Mitchells is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Popolov off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Mitchells working for a choke but Popolov is defending well.
Ivan Popolov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
I really don't envy Popolov right now.
#T2#
Popolov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mitchells.
#SUB2#
Mitchells is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Popolov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Popolov for a finish.
Mitchells has the hooks in. Popolov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Mitchells looking for the RNC.
Popolov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mitchells's guard. Nice work there by Popolov.
#SUB2#
Mitchells throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mitchells takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Popolov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mitchells's guard.
Popolov is looking to take a break and control but Mitchells is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Popolov is looking for a kimura but Mitchells is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Popolov to get the leverage.
Mitchells trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Popolov tries to control but Mitchells wriggling away.
Popolov raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Popolov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mitchells is desperately trying to improve his position but Popolov has a good base and remains in mount.
Popolov controlling from mount.
Mitchells is desperately trying to improve his position but Popolov has a good base and remains in mount.
Nate Mitchells has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Popolov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Popolov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mitchells is now in Popolov's guard. A big mistake from Popolov there, giving up the dominant position!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Popolov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Popolov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Popolov! |
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