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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2023 |
#R1#
TV avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
TV shoots in looking for a takedown. Spopovich tries to sprawl out of it but TV keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spopovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from TV. #CL2#
Spopovich has closed the distance and engaged TV in a clinch.
Spopovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
TV is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaBrecce TV. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
TV jumps into guard, dragging Spopovich to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TV pulls Spopovich in close to his closed guard and prevents Spopovich from doing any damage or advancing position.
TV is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spopovich is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
TV has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spopovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spopovich preventing the sweep.
Spopovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TV swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now TV is on top in guard.
#REVR#
TV passes Spopovich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
TV throwing shots but Spopovich is blocking nicely. #T2#
TV controlling the pace.
TV has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Spopovich looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and TV pushes past his half guard into mount!
Poor strikes thrown by TV there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
TV tries to control but Spopovich wriggling away.
Spopovich wants to hold on but TV pushes him away.#T3#
TV controlling the pace for now.
Spopovich wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by TV.
TV prevents Spopovich from getting the reversal.
Spopovich holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as TV tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
TV throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
TV controlling from mount. #T4#
Spopovich tries to reverse the position but TV maintains control.
TV sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
TV is working for a guillotine from mount but Spopovich frees his head quite easily.
Spopovich wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by TV.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spopovich is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaBrecce TV dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Spopovich moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
TV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spopovich tries to clinch but TV is having none of it.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
TV is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spopovich can do to turn this around?
Spopovich tries to clinch up but TV circles away and keeps his distance.
TV shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spopovich but Spopovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
TV fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spopovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Spopovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TV paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
TV rushes Spopovich and presses him up against the cage.
Spopovich jumps guard but TV stands there with Spopovich around his waist. Spopovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1##TD#
TV pulls guard effortlessly.
TV manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spopovich manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Spopovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. TV is aware though and is defending well.
TV not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
TV throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spopovich has TV pulled in close to control his posture.
TV works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SU#
TV decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Spopovich is looking to clinch.
TV keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Spopovich clinches up against the cage.
TV tries for a takedown but Spopovich manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaBrecce TV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spopovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by TV after a bit of a struggle.
Spopovich is breathing heavily.#TD#
TV decides to pull guard.
TV is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
TV wants to work for an arm triangle but Spopovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
TV controlling the action here. #T3##SU#
TV stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with TV.
Spopovich missing with knees to the body.
Spopovich is working for takedown but TV is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
TV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
TV avoids the head kick by Spopovich.
TV looks to score with a jab to the body but Spopovich is just out of range.
TV is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spopovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
TV avoids the head kick by Spopovich.
#CL#
TV has managed to clinch.
TV trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
TV gets control of Spopovich's arms and successfully pulls guard. TV will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spopovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as TV holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spopovich looking to sit in guard and control but TV gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaBrecce TV dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
TV is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spopovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
TV shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Spopovich clinches. #TD#
TV manages to pull guard.
TV looking to control.
TV utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spopovich postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TV is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
TV keeping moving, preventing Spopovich from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Spopovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spopovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spopovich throws a head kick that misses.
Spopovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spopovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
TV dives in and grabs Spopovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spopovich pushes down on TV's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaBrecce TV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TV shoots in but Spopovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spopovich doesn't manage to clinch there - TV circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Spopovich as TV shoots in.
Spopovich tries to clinch but TV moves out of range.
Spopovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL2#
Spopovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with TV, pushing him back against the cage.
Spopovich landing some nice looking knees to the body.
TV has Spopovich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spopovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
TV fails to pull guard.
#BC#
TV breaks from the clinch.
Spopovich wants to clinch up but TV keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Spopovich rushes TV and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spopovich is looking for a takedown.
Spopovich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spopovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by TV after a bit of a struggle. #T3##TD#
Spopovich is fighting off a takedown attempt but TV is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Spopovich to the mat. Spopovich regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Spopovich throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
TV preventing the sweep.
TV stands and throws Spopovich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by TV.
Spopovich tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB#
TV working for a submission but Spopovich is keeping him at bay.
TV tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spopovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with TV. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Spopovich is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, TV has taken his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. TV controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TV throwing sloppy strikes.
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 LaBrecce TV.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for TV, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaBrecce TV! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2023 |
#R1#
TV scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
TV with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Graffagnino counters with a nice right hand that sends TV toppling to the canvas! TV scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Graffagnino finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like LaBrecce TV has been cut.
TV lets loose with a powerful body kick. Graffagnino will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graffagnino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but TV defends well and Graffagnino ends up having to push TV into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
TV shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graffagnino defends it nicely.
TV closes the distance and clinches up with Graffagnino, looking for a takedown. TV pushes Graffagnino against the cage but Graffagnino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaBrecce TV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TV fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graffagnino avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino with a poor takedown
and TV counters with a nice uppercut.
Graffagnino is looking to clinch but TV is avoiding it.
TV scores with a one two! Graffagnino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Graffagnino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but TV avoids it really well and circles away.
Graffagnino blocks a head kick by TV.
TV throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graffagnino is looking for the big counter here.
Graffagnino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from TV is defended easily by Graffagnino.
Horrible takedown attempt by TV or perhaps it was just good defense by Graffagnino, which made it look bad.
TV is breathing heavily.#T2#
Graffagnino misses with a series of wild punches.
Graffagnino shoots for a takedown but TV saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
TV tries to counter with a takedown but Graffagnino is quick to defend against it.
TV shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Graffagnino pinned against the cage. Graffagnino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
TV has closed the distance and engaged Graffagnino in a clinch.
Graffagnino working hard to break the clinch.
Graffagnino is trying to break the clinch but TV is controlling him.
TV landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3##BC#
TV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
TV clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Graffagnino's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
TV pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TV pulls Graffagnino in to control the position.
Graffagnino trying to control but TV is working from the bottom.
Graffagnino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Graffagnino throwing strikes from guard but TV blocks nicely.
Graffagnino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TV swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Graffagnino trying to control but TV is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
TV seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
TV tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graffagnino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten TV somewhat.#CL#
TV takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that LaBrecce TV will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
TV swats away the attempt to clinch by Graffagnino.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up.
Graffagnino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
TV has a takedown stuffed.
Benito Graff Graffagnino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
TV tries a head kick but it misses.
TV throws the kick towards the body but Graffagnino avoids it.
And Graffagnino tries to counter it with a takedown but TV pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino fails in his attempt to clinch.
TV looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graffagnino is fending him off so far but TV persists. Nope, Graffagnino circles away and we're back to standing.
TV defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino throws a lazy head kick
and TV counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
TV fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaBrecce TV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graffagnino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
TV swats away the attempt to clinch by Graffagnino.
TV shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graffagnino but Graffagnino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graffagnino misses with a takedown #CL#
and TV counters by clinching up. #BC#
TV manages to break the clinch.
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches up with TV, looking for a takedown. Graffagnino pushes TV against the cage but TV circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Graffagnino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but TV swivels and escapes.#T2#
Graffagnino fails to land the takedown.
TV shoots in for a double leg but Graffagnino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
TV avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Graffagnino looks to move away, TV throws a big counter combo but Graffagnino just gets out of the way.
LaBrecce TV is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graffagnino on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
TV closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graffagnino circles away.
Graffagnino fails with a takedown attempt.
TV has a takedown stuffed.
Graffagnino throws a counter combo.
TV swats away the attempt to clinch by Graffagnino.#T3#
Graffagnino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of TV's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by TV or perhaps it was just good defense by Graffagnino, which made it look bad.
TV keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graffagnino.
TV shoots in and drives through. Graffagnino sprawls well.
Graffagnino goes for a double leg but TV avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as TV continues to drive forward.#T4##CL#
TV clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Graffagnino prevents a takedown attempt there.
TV tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graffagnino smiles and moves away.
TV stuffs the takedown.
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches up with TV, looking for a takedown. Graffagnino pushes TV against the cage but TV circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graffagnino has his takedown stuffed
and TV counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaBrecce TV dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
TV darts in looking for a takedown but Graffagnino gets double underhooks and turns TV into the cage.
TV has Graffagnino pressed against the cage, preventing Graffagnino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Graffagnino wants to break free but TV has control.
Graffagnino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
TV tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
TV changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graffagnino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaBrecce TV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graffagnino goes for a double leg but TV avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as TV continues to drive forward.
TV has his takedown stuffed
and Graffagnino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
TV moves into the clinch.
Graffagnino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. TV is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Graffagnino lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
TV goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TV scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
TV breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graffagnino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up but TV circles away and keeps his distance.
Graffagnino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
TV clinches up against the cage.
TV manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Graffagnino trying to control the position but instead, TV has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graffagnino into the cage.#T2#
TV stalling.
#BC#
TV manages to break the clinch.
TV displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graffagnino.
An attempted straight right counter from TV misses the target.
TV fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Graffagnino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TV circles away quickly and effectively.
TV shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Graffagnino. #T3#
Graffagnino tries to clinch up but TV circles away and keeps his distance.
TV appears to be looking for a big counter.
Graffagnino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but TV defends well and Graffagnino ends up having to push TV into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
TV throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graffagnino scores with a nice head shot.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as TV sprawls well. TV wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from TV. No joy for Graffagnino on that attempt.
TV appears to be looking for a big counter.
TV scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice sprawl there from Graffagnino as TV shoots in.
Graffagnino throws a series of strikes that have TV backpedaling.
#T4#
TV fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graffagnino avoids it really well and circles away.
TV circles away from the clinch attempt.
TV looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
TV slaps away a takedown attempt from Graffagnino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benito Graff Graffagnino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaBrecce TV is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TV changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graffagnino tries to avoid it but TV manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graffagnino to the ground. Graffagnino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benito Graff Graffagnino.
I think TV 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaBrecce TV! |
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