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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Rengazi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Faizul Rengazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rengazi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amiga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rengazi has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faizul Rengazi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rengazi goes for a double leg but Amiga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Amiga continues to drive forward.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD#
Rengazi jumps guard.
Amiga trying to control the position from guard on top but Rengazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rengazi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rengazi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Amiga has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Rengazi wants to improve his position but Amiga is controlling well.
Rengazi is trying to maintain the position but Amiga is very close to passing his half guard.
Rengazi wants to get back to full guard but Amiga has mounted him!
Rengazi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rengazi taking shots to the head.
Rengazi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Amiga looking to control but Rengazi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Rengazi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Amiga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rengazi is trying desperately to improve position.
Rengazi is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Rengazi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Amiga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rengazi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rengazi regains half guard.
Rengazi wants to control but Amiga is keeping busy.
Rengazi keeping hold of Amiga's head, controlling as best he can.
Amiga prevents Rengazi from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rengazi looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapad Amiga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Amiga. No joy for Rengazi on that attempt.
Amiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amiga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rengazi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faizul Rengazi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rengazi dives in and grabs Amiga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes down on Rengazi's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rengazi.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rengazi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amiga as he avoids it easily.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rengazi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amiga as he avoids it easily.
Amiga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rengazi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amiga leaves Rengazi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Rengazi shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Rengazi darts in looking for a takedown but Amiga gets double underhooks and turns Rengazi into the cage.
Amiga wants a takedown.
Rengazi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amiga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rengazi is working for takedown but Amiga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amiga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rengazi after a bit of a struggle.
Rengazi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amiga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Amiga stops a takedown attempt from Rengazi.
Amiga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amiga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rengazi just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Rengazi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Amiga regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Rengazi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amiga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rengazi, into his guard. #REVB##T2#
Rengazi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Rengazi has his foot on Amiga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amiga works his way back into a safe position though.
Rengazi wants to sweep but no luck.
Rengazi wants to control the position but Amiga says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Rengazi with the active half guard here but Amiga passes nicely into side control.
Rengazi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Rengazi holding on.
Rengazi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rengazi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amiga.
Rengazi is trying to control but Amiga passes into side control!
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rengazi manages to get back to half guard.
Rengazi is looking to control Amiga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rengazi avoid being mounted?
Rengazi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rengazi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rengazi wants to get back to full guard but Amiga has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rengazi keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapad Amiga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rengazi shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Rengazi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rengazi.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rengazi blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faizul Rengazi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Amiga gets tackled into the cage by Rengazi. Rengazi maintains the clinch. #TD#
Rengazi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rengazi wants to work for an arm triangle but Amiga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Rengazi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amiga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rengazi.
Amiga is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Rengazi wants to pass to mount but Amiga is defending the position.
Rengazi is trying to control the action in half guard but Amiga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rengazi is stalling here. Amiga is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rengazi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Amiga has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rengazi is looking to regain half guard here but Amiga keeps moving and retains side control.
Faizul Rengazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rengazi is pushing Amiga's head away, looking to escape. Amiga manages to hold on to the position though.
Rengazi wants to control but Amiga postures up.
Rengazi tries to buck Amiga off but Amiga is having none of it.
Amiga is looking to take a break and control but Rengazi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Rengazi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Rengazi tries to improve position but can't.
Tapad Amiga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amiga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amiga working away.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rengazi shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Amiga counters with a body kick.
Rengazi shoots in but no luck this time.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Rengazi. No joy for Amiga on that attempt.
Rengazi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amiga but Amiga pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Rengazi goes for a double leg but Amiga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Amiga continues to drive forward.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Rengazi manages to step out the way in time.
Rengazi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amiga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Amiga is pressed up against the cage. Rengazi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amiga down to the mat. Amiga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rengazi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amiga circles away.
Amiga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rengazi avoids it really well and circles away.
Tapad Amiga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rengazi dives in and grabs Amiga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes down on Rengazi's head and hops out.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rengazi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amiga is fending him off so far but Rengazi persists. Nope, Amiga circles away and we're back to standing.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rengazi blocks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rengazi.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tapad Amiga.
I've got Amiga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapad Amiga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Rengazi shoots in looking for a takedown but Wanjiku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rengazi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Wanjiku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rengazi walks into a jab.
Rengazi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Wanjiku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Wanjiku closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rengazi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faizul Rengazi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rengazi wants to take the fight to the mat but Wanjiku manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wanjiku lands a hook that snaps the head of Rengazi backwards.
Rengazi wants a takedown.
Rengazi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wanjiku gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wanjiku lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rengazi looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Wanjiku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wanjiku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rengazi goes for a takedown attempt but Wanjiku pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Rengazi with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wanjiku cracks Rengazi with an open hand slap.#ROC2#Rengazi is rocked!#T1#
Wanjiku cracks Rengazi with a left hook right on the temple and Rengazi goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Wanjiku lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rengazi is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gatimu Wanjiku!
Gatimu Wanjiku 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: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Tooogood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rengazi.#TD2#
Tooogood shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rengazi is trying to defend but Tooogood finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rengazi is looking for a sweep. Tooogood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rengazi has his hands clasped together around Tooogood's back. He's all about the action.
Tooogood trying to control from half guard but Rengazi is working away.
Rengazi is looking for a sweep. Tooogood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rengazi moves into full guard.
Tooogood trying to control but Rengazi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rengazi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tooogood stacks Rengazi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tooogood!#T1#
Tooogood lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rengazi down.
Tooogood lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rengazi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tooogood is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rengazi gets back to half guard.
Tooogood stalling. #SUB#
Rengazi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rengazi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tooogood escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tooogood!#T2#
Rengazi is letting Tooogood control him for a moment.
Rengazi looking for a sweep but Tooogood has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tooogood has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rengazi's face.
Rengazi regains half guard.
Tooogood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rengazi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Rengazi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tooogood is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Rengazi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tooogood passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tooogood scoring with strikes but Rengazi is staying in there.
Tooogood controlling from mount.
Tooogood wants to control the pace but Rengazi is squirming around nicely.
Tooogood is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rengazi is looking to improve his position but Tooogood isn't that keen on the idea.
Tooogood scoring with strikes but Rengazi is staying in there. #T4#
Rengazi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You can see the frustration on Rengazi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Rengazi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tooogood gets his way!
Tooogood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Tooogood is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Rengazi with him. Rengazi is trying to defend but Tooogood has an arm under the chin now! Rengazi grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Owen Tooogood! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Rengazi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kinsman pinned against the cage. Kinsman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kinsman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rengazi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kinsman avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kinsman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinsman lands with a nice body punch.
Kinsman stuffs the takedown.
As Rengazi looks to move away, Kinsman throws a big counter combo but Rengazi just gets out of the way.
Noah Kinsman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faizul Rengazi.
Kinsman works Rengazi's body with a nice hook.
Rengazi has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Kinsman lands a left and a right that send Rengazi crashing to the mat, dazed. Kinsman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Rengazi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Faizul Rengazi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Kinsman.
Kinsman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rengazi.
Kinsman throws a head kick but Rengazi moves out of range.
Rengazi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Kinsman feints with a jab and clips Rengazi right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Rengazi is sent crashing into the canvas and Kinsman leaps in for the kill! Rengazi tries to get to his feet but Kinsman is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Rengazi is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Kinsman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Rengazi goes for a double leg but Ginters avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ginters continues to drive forward.
As Rengazi looks to move away, Ginters throws a big counter combo but Rengazi just gets out of the way.
Rengazi shoots for a double leg takedown but Ginters sprawls well. He's pushed Rengazi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faizul Rengazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ginters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ginters lands with a punch from half guard. #SU#
Ginters decides to stand and escape the position.
Ginters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rengazi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ginters as he jumps to the side.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faizul Rengazi.#TD2#
Rengazi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ginters manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rengazi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginters has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rengazi tries for a takedown but Ginters manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Rengazi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rengazi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rengazi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rengazi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ginters defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rengazi is looking for a triangle but Ginters pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Rengazi 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.
Ginters wants to control from the top but Rengazi keeps moving.
Ginters wants to get up but he can't break Rengazi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ginters passes Rengazi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rengazi is positioning himself well to prevent Ginters advancing to mount.
Rengazi wants to improve his position but Ginters is controlling well.
It looks like Ginters is going to stand back up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rengazi tries to get to full guard but Ginters has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ginters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ginters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rengazi sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Ginters there.
Ginters prevents Rengazi from improving his position.#T3#
Ginters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rengazi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Rengazi looking for submissions off his back.
Ginters prevents Rengazi from improving his position.
Ginters is thwarting Rengazi's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Rengazi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rengazi has hold of Ginters's hands but Ginters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ginters wants to take a breather but Rengazi is having none of it. #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.#SUB#
Ginters looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rengazi trying to control but Ginters postures up.
Rengazi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Rengazi actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rengazi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ginters is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Rengazi looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gatis Ginters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Ginters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rengazi, pushing him back against the cage.
Rengazi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ginters gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ginters gets underhooks to prevent Rengazi's takedown attempt.
Ginters gets underhooks to prevent Rengazi's takedown attempt.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faizul Rengazi.
Rengazi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ginters after a bit of a struggle.
Rengazi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rengazi jumps guard but Ginters stands there with Rengazi around his waist. Rengazi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ginters gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rengazi.
Ginters is pushing Rengazi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rengazi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rengazi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ginters gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rengazi can't get the takedown.
Ginters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rengazi is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Ginters gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rengazi regains guard.
Ginters keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rengazi's head.#SU#
Ginters gets to his feet - Rengazi follows without any prompting.
Gatis Ginters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rengazi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ginters pinned against the cage. Ginters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rengazi enables Ginters to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rengazi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rengazi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rengazi working for a triangle but Ginters defends it easily.
#SU#
Ginters gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Rengazi shoots in but Ginters avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ginters tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rengazi manages to circle out of the way.
Rengazi shoots in but no luck this time.
Rengazi shoots for a double leg takedown but Ginters sprawls well. He's pushed Rengazi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rengazi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ginters as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ginters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rengazi's guard.#SUB2#
Rengazi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ginters stacks Rengazi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ginters!#SU#
Ginters stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rengazi shoots in looking for a takedown. Ginters tries to sprawl out of it but Rengazi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ginters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Rengazi misses with a takedown attempt - Ginters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ginters wants to clinch up but Rengazi keeps it at a distance.
Ginters leaves Rengazi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ginters tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rengazi manages to circle out of the way.
Rengazi blocks a head kick by Ginters.
Rengazi with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ginters counter with a right hand.
Ginters tries a head kick but it misses.
Rengazi shoots in for a takedown but Ginters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Ginters throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rengazi was covering up waiting for the punch and Ginters finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ginters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Rengazi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ginters is aware though and is defending well.
Rengazi looking to control.
Ginters scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Ginters stands and steps away. Rengazi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck for Rengazi with that takedown attempt.
Ginters shoots in looking for a takedown but Rengazi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ginters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rengazi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ginters is looking to clinch.
Ginters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rengazi can do to turn this around?
Rengazi shoots in but no luck this time.
As Rengazi tries to get set, Ginters tries to push him back and clinch up but Rengazi manages to avoid the attempt.
Rengazi has a takedown stuffed.
Rengazi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rengazi dives in for a single leg takedown but Ginters sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gatis Ginters dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ginters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rengazi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rengazi shoots in looking for a takedown but Ginters manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rengazi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Rengazi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gatis Ginters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ginters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rengazi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ginters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rengazi is one step ahead there.
Rengazi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ginters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ginters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rengazi's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rengazi is looking for a triangle but Ginters pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Rengazi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ginters passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Ginters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rengazi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ginters trying to control the action but Rengazi is working from the bottom. #SU#
Ginters stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Ginters closes the distance and clinches.
Rengazi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ginters just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rengazi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faizul Rengazi.
Ginters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ginters is trying to break free.
Rengazi tries to score a body lock takedown but Ginters shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2##TD#
Ginters manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rengazi wants to pass the guard but Ginters is keeping the position.
Faizul Rengazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ginters is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rengazi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ginters is one step ahead there. #SU#
Rengazi is working an open guard so Ginters takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rengazi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ginters tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rengazi manages to circle out of the way.
Ginters leaves Rengazi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ginters gets caught napping as Rengazi dives in and scores a takedown. Ginters manages to retain guard.
Ginters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Ginters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rengazi's guard. #REVR#
Rengazi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rengazi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rengazi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ginters passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Ginters wants to work for an arm triangle but Rengazi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rengazi wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Ginters.
Ginters prevents Rengazi from improving his position.
Ginters is thwarting Rengazi's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Rengazi has a hand on Ginters's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ginters takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rengazi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ginters looking to control but Rengazi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ginters is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ginters raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ginters with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginters controlling the position easily from mount.
Gatis Ginters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gatis Ginters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ginters 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gatis Ginters! |
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Event:
DMMA 304 Tyler vs Zhdanov
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Bison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rengazi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bison shoots in but Rengazi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rengazi stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raging Bison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rengazi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bison somewhat.#CL#
Bison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Bison is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rengazi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bison to the mat. Bison regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bison wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rengazi manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Rengazi seems to be working for a kimura but Bison defends the submission attempt.
Bison tries to roll over but Rengazi keeps him under control.
Bison trying to hold on to Rengazi's head to control him but Rengazi postures up.
#T1#
Rengazi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rengazi on the ground.#SUB2#
Rengazi looking for a guillotine from mount but Bison is having none of it.
Bison is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Rengazi wants to finish this one by submission but Bison is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rengazi.
Rengazi wants to control the pace but Bison is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Rengazi looking for a guillotine from mount but Bison is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Rengazi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bison tries to hold on but Rengazi pushes him away.
Bison is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Rengazi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bison is on top in guard.
Bison passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rengazi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rengazi moves into full guard.
Bison passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Faizul Rengazi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rengazi 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faizul Rengazi! |
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