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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GFC 3: A New Beginning
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1# Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boozer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. George Boozer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Boozer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wood tries to pull guard but Boozer won't allow it.
Wood wants to get back to striking at distance but Boozer won't allow it.
We've been hearing reports that Wood has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Wood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boozer smiles and moves away.
Boozer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Boozer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wood tries to circle away but Boozer has him pinned against the cage. Wood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Wood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boozer feints a jab promting Wood to slip. Boozer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wood slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL# Wood forces Boozer back against the cage and clinches. Boozer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wood avoids it.#T1# Boozer landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boozer obliges. Boozer pressing his opponent against the cage. Boozer taking a breather. Wood can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boozer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boozer lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Jeffery Wood has been cut. Boozer throws a punch but it's blocked by Wood. Wood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wood tries for a takedown but Boozer manages to get underhooks.
Wood is breathing heavily.#T2# Boozer is leaning against Wood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Boozer has Wood pressed against the cage.
Boozer lands a knee to the head.
Boozer can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Boozer trying to land knees to the body.
Boozer lands an elbow inside. Boozer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD# Wood has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boozer uses from the top position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2# Boozer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wood, up you get! #CL2# Boozer clinches. #BC2# Boozer manages to break the clinch.
Boozer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boozer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3# Boozer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boozer wants it to stay on the feet. Wood shoots in for a takedown but Boozer shows good takedown defense. A left and a right from Boozer both land. Nice combination. #CL2# Boozer clinches with his opponent.
Wood wants a takedown but no success here.
Boozer scores a nice knee to the body.
Boozer lands on the inside with an uppercut. Boozer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wood.#BC2# Boozer breaks the clinch.
Wood ducks right into an uppercut from Boozer. Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boozer. Boozer throws a counter combo.#CL2# Boozer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boozer lands an elbow just above Wood 's eye. #BC2# Boozer manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Boozer clinches up with Wood and pushes him back against the cage. Boozer is pressed up against the cage. Wood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boozer down to the mat. Boozer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Wood got wobbled bad by a big combination! Boozer presses forward with punches and knees until Wood stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Wood closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Boozer!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 16
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1# Bell scores with a sloppy right hand. Dent should have avoided that one. Bell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jeremy Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bell misses with a double jab
and Dent counters with a one-two to the body. Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
Bell moves out of range as Dent throws a body kick.
Bell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dent.
Dent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bell. Bell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
Bell throws a body punch but Dent moves out of range. A combination from Bell does no damage. Dent cracks a nice hook into Bell's ribs. Dent moves away from the strike by Bell. Dent seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bell throws a right and a left that both miss. Dent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1# Dent misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Dent.
Good exchange - Dent coming out on top. Dent looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Dent lands with a nice combination. Bell backs away looking to recover. A punch combination from Dent misses. Dent scores with a body shot.
Bell lands a jab to the head.
Bell throws a body shot but no joy. Dent swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Dent tries to bum rush Bell with a series of wild strikes but Bell uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A punch combination from Bell misses. Bell misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dent looks to land a combination but Bell avoids it well. Bell unleashes a big counter combination but Dent bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Dent is breathing heavily.#T2# Dent connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Dent slips a jab and a cross from Bell.
Dent throws a hook but Bell avoids it easily. Bell scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Dent scores with a hook to the body. Bell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bell lunges at Dent with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dent's hand. Dent gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dent rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A punch combination from Dent misses. No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dent throws a lazy right hand but Bell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice cross by Bell. Bell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Bell looks to move away, Dent throws a big counter combo but Bell just gets out of the way. Bell throws a right and a left that Dent avoids nicely. #T3# Bell misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Dent.
Bell lands a nice hook to Dent's body. Dent takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Dent scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bell doesn't seem bothered though. Bell throws a series of strikes that have Dent backpedaling.
Bell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Bell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dent dodges the punch combination from Bell.
A bone on bone clash there as Dent blocks the leg kick.
Dent is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bell. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big right from Bell misses. #T4# Bell misses with a looping right. Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Dent tries to bum rush Bell with a series of wild strikes but Bell uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bell lands with a nice combination. Dent backs away looking to recover. Dent thuds a left hand into Bell's body. Dent listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Dent cracks Bell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A left and a right from Dent both land. Nice combination. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bell misses with a low kick.
Dent scores with a jab to the body. Bell sizes up Dent with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeremy Bell will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Dent throws a right and a left that both miss. Bell works Dent's body with a nice hook. Bell sizes up Dent with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dent counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Bell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Jack Dent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bell misses with a looping right. Dent throws a big counter combination but Bell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Dent is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Dent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bell throws a counter combo. Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dent makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A jab from Bell finds it's way through Dent's defenses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dent has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Bell throws a body punch but Dent moves out of range. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dent misses the shot to the body. #T1# Bell needs to keep his hands up - Dent had a free shot at his head there. Bell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bell cracks Dent with an open hand slap. Dent has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dent there as he acknowledges the shot. Bell throws a jab when Dent was well out of range. Jeremy Bell seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dent throws a jab but it's blocked by Bell. Dent misses the jab. Dent misses with a few strikes there.
Dent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Bell. Bell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bell misses with a combination
and Dent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# A punch combination from Bell misses. Dent is looking for a counter combo. A right-left combo lands from Bell. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dent misses with a two punch combination.
Bell feints a jab promting Dent to slip. Bell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dent slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Bell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dent. Dent throws a big counter combination but Bell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Dent checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bell closes the distance and lands a one-two. Dent takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dent misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3# Bell lands with a cross. Bell is working the combinations to good effect here. Dent fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dent throws a body shot but no joy. Bell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Bell takes a swing at Dent's ribcage but misses. Some wild striking there from Bell.
Dent keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bell works over Dent's head and body with a nice combination. Dent jabs Bell right on the nose. Bell blinks but takes it well.#T4# Dent looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dent fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Dent looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dent counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. A low kick from Bell misses and Dent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Bell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Dent misses with a series of wild punches.
Bell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bell swinging wildly here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Bell 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Bell thows a left - swing and a miss! Bell takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bell looks to throw the jab but Dent is out of range. Dent dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. It looked like Dent wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bell has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bell misses with a right hand and Dent counters with a left and a right that stings Bell. Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Dent is just out of range. Dent cracks Bell with a good jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bell misses the shot to the body. Dent misses with a series of wild punches.
Dent scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Bell lands a nice shot that snaps Dent's head back.
Dent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bell. Bell moves out of range of the strikes. Bell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Bell scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Bell throws a right and a left that Dent avoids nicely. Dent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bell was well out of range. Poor timing from Dent. Dent misses with a series of wild punches.
Bell throws a front kick aimed at Dent's knee but Dent avoids it well. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dent might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Dent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bell catches Dent with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2# Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bell throws a series of punches but Dent moves out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice combination there by Dent.
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dent counter with a right hand. Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dent moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dent displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Bell throws the left hand but Dent avoids the punch easily. Dent moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Bell throws a one two combo.
Dent misses with an uppercut. Bell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dent circles away quickly and effectively. Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3# Dent connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bell throws a series of punches but Dent moves out of range. A quick step to the side and Dent tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bell throws a right and a left that Dent avoids nicely. Bell on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jeremy Bell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bell wants to slow Dent down by chopping away at his legs. Dent drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Dent misses with a two punch combination.
Bell misses with the combination.
Bell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dent momentarily.
#T4# Dent displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Bell misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bell. Dent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Bell finds it's way through Dent's defenses. Some wild striking there from Dent.
Jack Dent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bell misses with a few strikes there.
Bell throws a right hand that Dent ducks under and follows up with a left that Dent also avoids with ease. Bell misses with a double jab
and Dent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bell throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jeremy Bell. Well Bell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Bell! After the fight, Jeremy Bell was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1# Weiss blocks a head kick by Boozer.
#CL2# Boozer clinches with his opponent.
Weiss wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Boozer.
Weiss letting Boozer take a breather here. Weiss is trying to break the clinch but Boozer has him pressed against the cage. Boozer lands a good knee to the midsection. Weiss won't want to take too many of those. Weiss takes a shot to the head. Boozer prevents Weiss from breaking the clinch. Weiss taking a breather. Boozer lands an elbow just above Weiss 's eye. #CUT2# It looks like Humberto Weiss has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boozer stalling the fight.
#BC2# Boozer breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Boozer.
Weiss seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1##CL2# Boozer clinches up with Weiss and pushes him back against the cage. Boozer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boozer stalls. Weiss wants to break free but Boozer has control.
Boozer stalls. Weiss takes a shot to the head. #BC2# Boozer breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Boozer clinches up against the cage. Boozer has Weiss pressed against the cage.
Boozer working Weiss over with knees to the body.#T2# Boozer scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2# Boozer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Boozer misses with a body kick. Boozer lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2# Boozer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Boozer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2# Boozer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Weiss regains guard.
Boozer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Boozer forces his way into half guard.#SUB2# Boozer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Weiss has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3# Boozer controlling the pace. #SUB2# Boozer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Weiss sees it coming and defends easily. Boozer throwing shots but Weiss is blocking nicely. Weiss is staying active underneath Boozer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#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. Let's hope that Boozer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Weiss is looking for a sweep. Boozer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Weiss is trying to stand back up but Boozer is controlling him
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Weiss gets tackled into the cage by Boozer. Boozer maintains the clinch. Weiss is trying to force a seperation but Boozer has the dominant position. Boozer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Weiss is trying to break the clinch but Boozer is controlling him. Boozer pushes Weiss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Weiss is looking for a takedown. Weiss taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
George Boozer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Humberto Weiss's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##CL2# Boozer instigates a clinch. A short uppercut from Boozer. The referee is keeping an eye on Weiss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boozer lands a nice elbow. #ROC2# Weiss is rocked!#BC2# Boozer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Oh Weiss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Weiss drops his hands momentarily. Boozer doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Weiss staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Weiss doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Boozer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1# Dent moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2# Gaines is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Kenton Gaines has been cut. Gaines drops his hands for a split second and Dent immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Gaines face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Dent follows up with a right hand that knocks Gaines into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Dent!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1# Barber stalks Anders and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anders's face. Anders staggers backwards, shaken. Barber moves in looking to clinch but Anders pushes him off.#CL2# Anders has closed the distance and engaged Barber in a clinch.
Barber tries to pull guard but Anders won't allow it.
Barber is trying to break the clinch but Anders has him pressed against the cage. #TD2# Anders has Barber pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Anders pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barber tumbling to the mat - Anders dives into Barber's guard.#SUB# Barber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barber being controlled here, momentarily. Anders landing with the ground and pound. Barber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anders on the ground.#T1# Barber is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anders is controlling him. Anders pushing down on Barber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Barber gets back to full guard.
Anders cracks Barber with a solid left hand. Anders showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Anders with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Anders wants to control from the top but Barber keeps moving. #T2# Anders makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Barber keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully. Barber wants to stand and escape but Anders is having none of it. Anders sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barber's guard. Barber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Barber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2# Barber is rocked! Anders not doing much here.
Oh Barber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Anders moves into full mount! Barber won't be happy about that! #SUB2# Barber has left one of his arms exposed and Anders doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Barber screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Anders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1# Pijunovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elliott goes for a double leg but Pijunovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pijunovic continues to drive forward. Pijunovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD2# Pijunovic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Elliott on his heels. He'll look to pass Elliott's guard now, I'm sure. Pijunovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2# It looks like Werner Elliott has been cut. Elliott trying to keep a closed guard but Pijunovic is proving a slippery customer.
Pijunovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Pijunovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Pijunovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Elliott trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pijunovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Pijunovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Let's hope that Pijunovic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1# Pijunovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elliott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Pijunovic pushing down on Elliott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Pijunovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Pijunovic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Pijunovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Pijunovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pijunovic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT2# Werner Elliott's cut is getting worse. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB# Elliott actively working from the bottom here. Pijunovic lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Elliott! More strikes land and this one is all over! Pijunovic jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nebojsa Pijunovic!
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