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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Ulatov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Work to the mat! Work manages to get full guard.
Work looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Ulatov 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.
Work being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Ulatov gets to his feet - Work follows without any prompting. #TD#
Ulatov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Work is trying to defend but Ulatov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ulatov is trying for a kimura here. Work looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ulatov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergei Ulatov!
A relieved looking Sergei Ulatov 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox scores with a jab. Work acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Work momentarily.
Work walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Work is rocked!
Knox lands an uppercut, right on the button! Work tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dizzy Knox!
Our winner, Dizzy Knox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Haa.
Haa scores with a kick to the body.
Heismann Haa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Haa tenderised Work's leg. Work is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haa.
Haa scoring well with a low kick there.
Haa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Work checks a leg kick.
Work is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Work takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa throws an overhand right that has Work reeling! Haa follows up with more punches and Work is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heismann Haa!
Heismann Haa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daggett lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Daggett darts in and clinches Work up against the cage.#BC#
Daggett manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Daggett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Work looking for a takedown.
Work tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daggett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Work.
Dan Daggett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Work.#BC#
Daggett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daggett throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Work counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Work.
Daggett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Work on the ground.
Daggett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daggett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Work is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daggett trying to keep a closed guard but Work is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Daggett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Work is controlling him.
Work controlling from the top position.
Daggett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Work is one step ahead there.
Work distracts Daggett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Work with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Work with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daggett 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.
Daggett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Work is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Daggett trying to control the position.
Work is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Work postures up in Daggett's guard and throws a big left but Daggett blocks it.
Work won't allow Daggett to sweep him here.
Work connects with a couple of short punches.
Work working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Work is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daggett looking to control.
Work postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Work sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Work scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Work controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Daggett is trying to keep Work in close.
Work engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Work in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Work is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Work with a flurry of punches that miss.
Work not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Daggett trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Daggett gets a double leg takedown into Work's guard.
Daggett looking to pass the guard.
Daggett wants to control from the top but Work keeps moving.
Daggett won't allow Work to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daggett wanted to stand there but Work had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Larry Work will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Work gets tackled into the cage by Daggett. Daggett maintains the clinch.
Work has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daggett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Daggett manages to break the clinch.
Daggett misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Work counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Daggett!
Work cracks Daggett with a big right hand but Daggett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Daggett is trying to get back to half guard.
Daggett trying to remain calm as Work controls from the top position.
Work connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Daggett some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work tries to score with some ground and pound. Daggett controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Work working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Daggett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Daggett is pushing Work's head away, looking to escape. Work manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Daggett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Work connects with a decent elbow.
Work lands a few punches from side control.
Work moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Work working away.
Work slows the pace down.
Larry Work has got the better of the ground game so far.
Work creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Work lands an elbow.
Work is staying tight to Daggett's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Work working away.
Work cracks Daggett with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Daggett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Work connects with a decent elbow.
Work working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
You can see the frustration on Daggett's face as Work controls the position.
Work's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Daggett avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Work.
You can see the frustration on Daggett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Work lands a nice forearm strike.
Daggett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daggett tries to get out of the position.
Work working the ground and pound.
Work in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Work 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 Daggett's shoulder. That is not cool.
Work grinds an elbow into Daggett's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Work working the body and head with strikes.
Work is putting a hurting on Daggett here, landing some big shots from side control.
Work is putting a hurting on Daggett here, landing some big shots from side control.
Work 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 Daggett's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Daggett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Work connects with a decent elbow.
Daggett can't do much from the bottom here.
Work has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daggett taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here as Work stalls from top position.
Check out the look on Work's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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.
Daggett tries to buck Work off but Work is having none of it.
Daggett wants to control but Work postures up.
Daggett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Work controlling the position. #T4#
Daggett is trying to control Work's posture but Work avoids it.
Work content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Work is continuing to stall.
Work cracks Daggett with a big right hand but Daggett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Daggett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Work taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Work showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Daggett closes the distance and clinches.
Daggett tries to break the clinch but Work is controlling the position.
Work tries for a takedown but Daggett manages to get underhooks.
Daggett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daggett leaning his opponent against the cage.
Work wants a takedown but no success here.
Work is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daggett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dan Daggett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daggett.
Work has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Work is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daggett is defending well.
Work is working for takedown but Daggett is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daggett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Work lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Work tries for a takedown. No joy.
Work takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Daggett manages to break the clinch.
Dan Daggett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Work blocks a head kick by Daggett.
Work drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Daggett defends it well.#CL#
Daggett clinches.
Daggett lands a good knee to the midsection. Work won't want to take too many of those.
Still in the clinch, Daggett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Work drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daggett pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Daggett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Work, pushing him back against the cage.
Daggett landing knees to the head.
#BC#
Daggett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daggett fails with a takedown attempt.
Work drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Daggett defends it well.#T2#
Work slips a jab and a cross from Daggett.
Work feints the counter takedown.
Work takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Daggett gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Work has Daggett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daggett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Work turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Work looks up at the clock and then as Daggett takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Work smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Work controls the position.
Work lands a nice forearm strike.
Work working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Daggett is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Daggett trying to remain calm as Work controls from the top position.
Daggett is looking to reverse the position.
Work in side control, throwing shots but Daggett defends.
Daggett can't do much from the bottom here.
Work working the body and head with strikes.
Work controls the position from side control.
Daggett avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Work.
Work creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
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.
Daggett is pushing Work's head away, looking to escape. Work manages to hold on to the position though.
Work lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Work works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Work scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Work working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Work happy to just control the position for now.
Work scoring with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Daggett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Work 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Work! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Work counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Work wants to pass the guard but Son is defending well.
Work content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Work missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Work is thwarting Son's attempts to control the position.
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.
Work is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Work not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Work lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Work keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Son tries to roll over but Work keeps him under control.
Work is thwarting Son's attempts to control the position.
Work working Son over with strikes.
Work winds up and cracks Son with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Son is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Work looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Work is nestled in close to Son, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Work working over Son with some ground and pound. Son looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Son is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Work scores with a couple of nice shots.
Work sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Son defending well though.
Son wants to control but Work is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Work has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Work drops an elbow to the side of Son's head.
Son looks winded!
Work looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Son with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Son throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Work drops an elbow to the side of Son's head.
Ground and pound from Work.
Work trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Son is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Work scores with a couple of nice shots.
Work is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Work slips a nice elbow through Son's hands, connecting with Son's forehead.
Work performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Work scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Work is nestled in close to Son, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Work controlling the pace.
Work is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Work in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T4#
Work scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Son?
Work connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Work with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Son is rocked!
A big strike lands for Work! That's really hurt Son and he's turned his back - Work keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Work jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Work!
Santos Son spoke after the fight, saying 'puta'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 988 Round 4
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Nice sprawl there from Red as Work shoots in.
Red changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Red shoots for a takedown but Work saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Work with the counter takedown but Red avoids it easily.
Red shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Red. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Red misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
so Work counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Red is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Work frees his head nicely. Oh but Red has switched to an armbar! Work is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mark Red! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 988 Round 3
Date: Jun 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lord misses with a hook
#TD#
so Work counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Work looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Work missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Work is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Work postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Work working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lord can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Work controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Lord can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Work controls the pace.
Lord wants to stand up but Work is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Work's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Work 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Work's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Work scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lord is trying to control the position but Work postures up.
Lord really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Work. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Work stays in close to Lord's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Work with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Work controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Work connects with a couple of short punches.
Work scoring with punches to the head and body.
Work scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Work landing with the ground and pound.
Work stands up over Lord, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#Lord is rocked!
Work working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lord's head.
Lord is still in real trouble! Can Work finish him?
Lord can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Work controls the pace.
Work loads up on a big left hand. Lord felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Work looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lord can't hide his disappointment, as Work celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Work! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 988 Round 2
Date: Jun 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andres throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Work counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Work. #ES#
Andres is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Work presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Work wants a takedown but no success here.
Andres gets underhooks to prevent Work's takedown attempt.
Work is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Victor Andres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Work.#TD2#
Work gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Andres pushes Work off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Work tries to keep at a distance but Andres has taken the fight into the clinch.
Work keeps control of Andres as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Work is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andres pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andres gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Work.
Work has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Andres jumps guard.
Andres looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Work loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Work throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andres works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Work throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andres works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Work sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Work chips away with some ground and pound.
Work sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andres keeping moving, preventing Work from controlling successfully.
Work in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Work postures up in Andres's guard and throws a big left but Andres blocks it.
Andres has Work pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Work in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Andres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Work gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Work landing some decent shots from guard.
Work content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Work 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.
Work postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Work prevents Andres from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Work throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Work postures up and lands a big shot to Andres's brow. #T3#
Work controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Work content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Work controlling from the top position.
Work trying to control the position from guard on top but Andres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Work sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andres has momentary wrist control but Work slips an elbow through the middle.
Work content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Work controls from within his opponent's guard.
Andres controls Work momentarily but Work frees himself.
Work not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Work chips away with some ground and pound.
Work is in close to Andres's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andres is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Work content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Work is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Andres is rocked!
Work engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh Andres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Larry Work will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Andres throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Work counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Andres seems to have got his legs back now.
Still in half guard, Work seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Work there.
Work lands with a punch from half guard.
Work wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andres keeps working.
Work lands with a punch from half guard.
Work has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andres taking some punishment here, with Work in his half guard.
Work working Andres over with strikes.
Work controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Andres tries to roll over but Work keeps him under control.
Work seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Andres is trying to maintain the position but Work is very close to passing his half guard.
Work landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Work is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Work seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Work lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Work trying to control from half guard but Andres is working away.
Andres tries to get to full guard but Work has control of the leg.
Andres is trying to stand back up but Work is controlling him
Work winds up and cracks Andres with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Work working over Andres with some ground and pound. Andres looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andres on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andres is looking to escape.
Work controlling the pace.
Work's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Work winds up and cracks Andres with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Andres wants to control but Work is keeping busy.
Andres has hold of Work's hands but Work slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andres is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Work scores with a couple of nice shots.
Work lands with a punch from half guard.
Work is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Andres is hurt! He's hurt bad - Work fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Andres from any more punishment! Congratulations to Work! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Work! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 988 Round 1
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Work looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nurmagomedov advances to mount.
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Work on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Work tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Work is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Work is trying to stand.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Work is looking to escape.
Work is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Work is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Work wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov can't control as he wanted to and Work manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Work is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Work's guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Work is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work wants to stand up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Work is working from the bottom. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but Work sprawls well.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Work sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Work feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Work pinned against the cage. Work gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larry Work has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.#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.
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Nurmagomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Work sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Work attempts a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it well and moves away.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Work avoids it really well and circles away.
Work half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3##TD#
Work lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Work connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Nurmagomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Work is working away from the top position though.
Work looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Work.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Work is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Work trying to control the pace.
Work lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Work controlling the action here.
Nurmagomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov tries to roll over but Work keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Work.
Work slips a nice elbow through Nurmagomedov's hands, connecting with Nurmagomedov's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep. Work is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Work lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nurmagomedov trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Work dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Work sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Work sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Work attempts a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it well and moves away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Work sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larry Work has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Work is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Work circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
Work changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagomedov.
Work changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown#TD#
and Work decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Work is working Nurmagomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Work's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Work working some strikes from top position.
Work working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Work controlling him for the moment.
Work working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Work controlling him for the moment.
Work is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Work has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Work cracks Nurmagomedov with a solid left hand.#T2#
Work distracts Nurmagomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Work stands up over Nurmagomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Work postures up and lands a big shot to Nurmagomedov's brow.
Work controlling from the top position.
Work stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Work lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Work is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Work controls the pace.
Work seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nurmagomedov for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Work defends well.
Work with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Work looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Work is in close to Nurmagomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Work scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Work not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Work is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Work defends it easily.
Work is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nurmagomedov striking off his back but it's not causing Work any problems. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov clinches. #TD#
Work gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nurmagomedov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Work has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nurmagomedov regains guard immediately.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larry Work is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Work showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Work 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Larry Work!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Larry Work!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Larry Work!
Larry Work wins by unanimous decision! |
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