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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Popov shoots for a double leg takedown but Batista sprawls well. He's pushed Popov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Batista will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Popov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Batista shoots in but no luck this time.
Popov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Batista looks winded!
Popov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Popov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Batista eats them both and turns towards Popov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Batista fails with the takedown#CL#
and Popov moves into the clinch.
Oleg Popov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Batista.#BC#
Popov breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Batista stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Batista wants it to stay on the feet.
Popov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batista sprawls well. Batista wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Popov gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Popov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batista wants to clinch.
Popov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Batista shoots in for a takedown but Popov shows good takedown defense.
Popov darts in looking for a takedown but Batista gets double underhooks and turns Popov into the cage.
Batista fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Popov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Batista leaves Popov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2##CL#
Popov rushes Batista and presses him up against the cage.
Batista keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Popov's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Batista's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batista.
Batista has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL#
Batista gets tackled into the cage by Popov. Popov maintains the clinch.
Popov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Batista pulls his leg out and moves away.
Popov fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Batista shoots in for a takedown but Popov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Batista fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Popov is out of range.
Batista wants to clinch up but Popov keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Batista tries to keep at a distance but Popov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Batista breaks from the clinch.
Batista is looking to clinch.
Popov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Popov fails with the takedown.#T4##CL#
Popov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popov gets underhooks to prevent Batista's takedown attempt.
Popov wants to break free but Batista has control.
#BC#
Popov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Popov moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popov is trying to push Batista away but Batista has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Popov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Batista has him pressed against the cage.
Popov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Batista fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Popov 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##CL#
Popov moves into the clinch.
Batista tries to break free but Popov pushes him back against the cage.
Popov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Batista keeps control of Popov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Popov has Batista pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Batista manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Popov jumps guard and drags Batista to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Popov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batista can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov pulls Batista in close to prevent any damage.
Batista has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Popov is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Popov has his foot on Batista's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Batista works his way back into a safe position though.
Popov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Popov working for a triangle but Batista defends it easily.
Batista tries to stand but Popov is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Popov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Popov clinches with his opponent.
Popov tries to circle away but Batista has him pinned against the cage.
Batista stalling against the cage.
Popov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Batista up against the cage.#TD#
Popov manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Popov keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
Popov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Batista trying to control but Popov is working from the bottom.
Popov is pulling down on Batista's head. It's preventing any offense from Batista, at least for the moment.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Popov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Popov pulls Batista in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch but Batista swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Popov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Batista keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batista wants to control but Popov is keeping busy.
Popov works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Popov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Popov looks for a takedown but Batista sprawls well.#CL#
Popov pushes Batista up against the cage in a clinch.
Batista is working for takedown but Popov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Popov working hard to break the clinch.
Batista tries to throw a body punch but Popov avoids it by throwing Batista back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista tries to pull guard but Popov won't allow it.
Popov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Popov is looking for a takedown.
Popov tries to pull guard but Batista holds him up against the cage and eventually Popov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Popov prevents Batista from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Popov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Batista uses from the top position. #ES#
Popov kicks Batista off and gets to his feet.
Popov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Popov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Batista tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Batista pushes Popov up against the cage in a clinch.
Batista is leaning against Popov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Batista leaning against his opponent.
Popov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popov wants to take the fight to the mat but Batista manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Batista tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Popov smiles and moves away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Batista tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popov tries a knee to the head but Batista blocks it.
Popov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3##TD#
Popov drags the fight down to the ground.
Batista works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Popov is trying to stand.
Popov is trying to maintain the position but Batista is very close to passing his half guard.
Batista throws a strike but Popov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Batista advances position into side control!
Batista trying to control the action but Popov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Popov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Batista's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Popov is holding on to half guard well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Popov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Popov 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Popov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Odintsov misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Odintsov moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Odintsov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Perez uses from the top position.
Odintsov is pulling down on Perez's head. It's preventing any offense from Perez, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Odintsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez postures up in Odintsov's guard and throws a big left but Odintsov blocks it.
Odintsov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Perez moves to clinch but Odintsov breaks away
and Odintsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
Perez throws a head kick that misses.
Odintsov darts in looking for a takedown but Perez gets double underhooks and turns Odintsov into the cage.
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perez sprawls well. Perez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Odintsov gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Odintsov rushes Perez and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Odintsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Odintsov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perez's waist but Perez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Odintsov off to one side.
Miguel Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Odintsov.
Odintsov looks winded!#T3#
Perez throws a sloppy head kick and Odintsov moves out of range easily.
Perez goes for a double leg but Odintsov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Odintsov continues to drive forward.
Odintsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Perez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Odintsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perez scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perez.
Perez throws a head kick that misses.
Odintsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Odintsov misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Odintsov with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez throws a right and a left that Odintsov avoids nicely.
Odintsov misses with a straight right.
Perez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Odintsov.
Perez looks to land a combination but Odintsov avoids it well.
Odintsov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Odintsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Odintsov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Perez defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odintsov circles away.
Perez tries to clinch but Odintsov is having none of it.
Perez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Odintsov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexei Odintsov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Perez tries to clinch there but Odintsov circles away.
Odintsov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Odintsov closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Odintsov pulls guard effortlessly.
Odintsov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Perez looking to pass the guard.
Odintsov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odintsov is controlling Perez's posture.
Odintsov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Odintsov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Perez trying to control but Odintsov is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Odintsov controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown but Odintsov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Perez backs off Odintsov throws a huge counter combo but Perez manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Odintsov clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.
Odintsov looking for a takedown.
Odintsov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Perez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Perez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Odintsov has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Perez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Odintsov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perez wants to stall.
Perez tries to circle away but Odintsov has him pinned against the cage.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Odintsov breaks from the clinch.
Perez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Odintsov is fending him off so far but Perez persists. Nope, Odintsov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez tries to clinch but Odintsov is having none of it.
Perez misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Odintsov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Odintsov.
Perez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Odintsov.
Come on Odintsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Perez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Odintsov is defending well.
Odintsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Odintsov breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Odintsov gets a clinch.
Perez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Odintsov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perez tries to pull guard but Odintsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Odintsov pulls guard.
Perez is looking to work some ground and pound but Odintsov has wrist control.
Odintsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perez is one step ahead there. #T4#
Perez looking to sit in guard and control but Odintsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Odintsov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odintsov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez controls Odintsov momentarily but Odintsov frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Odintsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Perez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Odintsov tries to counter it with a takedown but Perez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Odintsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Odintsov throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Perez darts in looking for a takedown but Odintsov gets double underhooks and turns Perez into the cage.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Odintsov as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Odintsov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Odintsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Perez. Perez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Odintsov misses with the combination.
Odintsov closes the distance and clinches up with Perez, looking for a takedown. Odintsov pushes Perez against the cage but Perez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Perez as Odintsov shoots in.
Odintsov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPerez.
Perez throws a right and a left that Odintsov avoids nicely.
Odintsov tries for a takedown but Perez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Perez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Odintsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
#T2##CL2#
Odintsov has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
Odintsov keeps control of Perez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Odintsov has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Odintsov to work.
Odintsov is looking for a takedown.
Odintsov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Perez to keep the fight standing.
Odintsov goes for a takedown attempt but Perez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Perez shoots in but Odintsov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
No luck for Perez with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Odintsov clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Odintsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown but Perez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Perez darts in looking for a takedown but Odintsov gets double underhooks and turns Perez into the cage.
Perez slaps away a takedown attempt from Odintsov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Odintsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Odintsov manages to circle out of the way.
Perez darts in looking for a takedown but Odintsov gets double underhooks and turns Perez into the cage.
Perez has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Odintsov rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Odintsov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Perez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Perez stops a takedown attempt from Odintsov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Odintsov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Perez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miguel Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Odintsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Perez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Odintsov blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Odintsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Odintsov 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Odintsov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
McCullough throws a series of punches but Aranguiz moves out of range.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Aranguiz avoids them all with ease.
Aranguiz scores with a shot to the body.
McCullough lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aranguiz circles away quickly and effectively.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCullough cracks Aranguiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aranguiz shoots in for a double leg but McCullough sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aranguiz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCullough checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCullough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aranguiz slips under a jab from McCullough.
McCullough is breathing heavily.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Aranguiz there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Aranguiz does no damage.
McCullough throws a big shot that misses.
Aranguiz scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
McCullough keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Russell McCullough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sanchez Aranguiz.
Sloppy strikes from Aranguiz. Those never looked like landing.
McCullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Aranguiz.
McCullough slaps away a takedown attempt from Aranguiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aranguiz tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
McCullough seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aranguiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCullough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCullough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aranguiz throws a counter combo.
Aranguiz misses with a takedown attempt - McCullough sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aranguiz throws a wild body kick that McCullough sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Aranguiz instigates a clinch. #T2#
Aranguiz controlling the action here for a moment.
McCullough's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aranguiz tries to pull guard but McCullough forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aranguiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
McCullough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCullough lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCullough misses with a two punch combination.
As McCullough backs off Aranguiz throws a huge counter combo but McCullough manages to avoid it all.
McCullough looks to land a combination but Aranguiz avoids it well.
Aranguiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCullough avoids it really well and circles away.
McCullough throws a head kick but Aranguiz moves out of range.
McCullough will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3##CL2#
Aranguiz pushes McCullough up against the cage in a clinch.
Aranguiz is pushing McCullough up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aranguiz lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aranguiz obliges.
Aranguiz goes for a takedown attempt but McCullough pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aranguiz shoots in for a takedown but McCullough shows good takedown defense.
McCullough lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab from McCullough.
McCullough moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4##CL2#
Aranguiz clinches up with McCullough and pushes him back against the cage.
Aranguiz stalls. #BC#
McCullough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aranguiz is defended easily by McCullough.
McCullough with a nice cross.
McCullough misses with a double jab.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Aranguiz moves out of range.
Aranguiz misses with a takedown attempt - McCullough sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCullough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell McCullough dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Aranguiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCullough is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCullough tries to break free but Aranguiz pushes him back against the cage.
McCullough is trying to break free.
McCullough prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Aranguiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCullough misses with a head kick.
Aranguiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aranguiz or perhaps it was just good defense by McCullough, which made it look bad.
Russell McCullough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sanchez Aranguiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aranguiz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aranguiz goes for a double leg but McCullough avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCullough continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCullough looks to land a combination but Aranguiz avoids it well. #T1#
McCullough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aranguiz.
McCullough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aranguiz, right into the meat.
Aranguiz shoots in but McCullough avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCullough stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCullough wants it to stay on the feet.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Aranguiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Aranguiz is working for takedown but McCullough is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aranguiz is looking for a takedown.
McCullough can't break the clinch.
#BC#
McCullough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aranguiz shoots in for a takedown but McCullough shows good takedown defense.
McCullough lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aranguiz circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Aranguiz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCullough tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aranguiz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Aranguiz gets a clinch.
Aranguiz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCullough's efforts to push away.
McCullough is pressed up against the cage. Aranguiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCullough down to the mat. McCullough avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCullough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aranguiz.
McCullough stuffs the takedown attempt from Aranguiz. Aranguiz gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCullough misses with a series of wild punches.
Aranguiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aranguiz fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
McCullough misses with a double jab.
Aranguiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Aranguiz moves out of range.
Aranguiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aranguiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCullough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aranguiz can do to turn this around?
Aranguiz connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Aranguiz has McCullough up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
McCullough manages to break the clinch.
McCullough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aranguiz digs a good hook to McCullough's body.
A left and a right from Aranguiz both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Aranguiz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCullough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russell McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Aranguiz clinches.
Aranguiz tries to pull guard but McCullough forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Aranguiz manages to break the clinch.
McCullough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aranguiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Aranguiz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Aranguiz feints and as McCullough raises his hands in defense, Aranguiz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aranguiz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Aranguiz stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and McCullough has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Aranguiz manages to get his head free but now McCullough has transitioned to an armbar! Aranguiz grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from McCullough! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell McCullough!
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Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Odintsov ducks right into an uppercut from McCullough. #CL#
Odintsov has managed to clinch.
Odintsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Odintsov tries for a takedown but McCullough manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Odintsov pulls guard.
McCullough postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Odintsov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Odintsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCullough throws a strike but Odintsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McCullough really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Odintsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Odintsov stands and throws McCullough's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Odintsov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCullough knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Odintsov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Odintsov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Odintsov trying to control the action but McCullough is working from the bottom.
Odintsov happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Odintsov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Odintsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCullough misses with a combination
and Odintsov counters with a one-two to the body.
McCullough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Odintsov throws a big counter combination but McCullough scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from McCullough does no damage.
McCullough looks winded!
Odintsov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCullough pinned against the cage. McCullough gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Odintsov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCullough avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Odintsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Odintsov avoids the head kick by McCullough.
Odintsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCullough.#CL#
Odintsov clinches with his opponent.
McCullough has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Odintsov jumps guard.
McCullough stopping the sweep attempt from Odintsov.#SUB#
McCullough avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCullough wants to stand and escape but instead Odintsov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
McCullough keeping moving, preventing Odintsov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Odintsov wants to pass the guard but McCullough is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
McCullough is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Odintsov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McCullough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Odintsov slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odintsov has McCullough pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCullough manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCullough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Odintsov has him pressed against the cage.
Odintsov misses with a body punch.
Odintsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCullough's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Odintsov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McCullough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Odintsov tries to counter by clinching up but McCullough breaks away and moves out of range.
McCullough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odintsov blocks a head kick by McCullough.
Odintsov feinted with a counter takedown.
McCullough throws a one two combo.
McCullough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Odintsov counters by moving into the clinch.
Odintsov lands an elbow inside that McCullough shrugs off. #TD#
Odintsov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Odintsov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Odintsov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCullough wants to get up but he can't break Odintsov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Odintsov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McCullough must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Odintsov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Odintsov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Odintsov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Odintsov trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCullough stuffs the takedown.
Odintsov blocks a head kick by McCullough.
Odintsov throws a head kick but McCullough moves out of range.
McCullough swinging wildly here.
McCullough swinging wildly here.
McCullough lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Odintsov shoots in and drives through. McCullough sprawls well.#T2#
McCullough throws a combination that misses
and Odintsov counters with a one-two to the body.
McCullough tries to bum rush Odintsov with a series of wild strikes but Odintsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCullough throws a right and a left that Odintsov avoids nicely.
McCullough throws a right and a left that both miss.
Russell McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odintsov misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCullough.
McCullough fails to land with a series of punches.
Odintsov shoots for a double leg takedown but McCullough sprawls well. He's pushed Odintsov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Odintsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCullough closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McCullough throws a right and a left that Odintsov avoids nicely.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Odintsov lands with a slapping head kick.
McCullough works over Odintsov's head and body with a nice combination.
McCullough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odintsov avoids the head kick by McCullough.
Odintsov throws a big counter combination but McCullough scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Russell McCullough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCullough displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Odintsov.
McCullough throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Odintsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Odintsov fails with the takedown.
McCullough displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Odintsov.
McCullough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Odintsov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McCullough is trying to break the clinch but Odintsov has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Odintsov breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Odintsov moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCullough tries to break free but Odintsov pushes him back against the cage.
Odintsov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCullough is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Odintsov pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
McCullough decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Odintsov, up you get!
McCullough throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Odintsov's head.
A head kick from Odintsov lands but McCullough takes it in his stride.
McCullough throws a right and a left that Odintsov avoids nicely.
McCullough falls off balance throwing a combination
and Odintsov counters with a series of strikes. McCullough will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCullough misses with a wild combination.
Odintsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCullough as he avoids it easily.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell McCullough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCullough as he jumps to the side.
McCullough has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCullough takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCullough throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Odintsov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on McCullough's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCullough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Odintsov is pushing McCullough up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCullough tries to break the clinch but Odintsov is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Odintsov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCullough uses from the top position.
Odintsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Odintsov has his foot on McCullough's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCullough works his way back into a safe position though.
Odintsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Odintsov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Odintsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCullough can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCullough trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCullough loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odintsov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Odintsov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Odintsov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Odintsov passes McCullough's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Odintsov is taking a breather. McCullough says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McCullough felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Odintsov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Odintsov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Odintsov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCullough's head. #T3#
Odintsov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Odintsov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCullough lands a glancing blow to the side of Odintsov's head.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses.
McCullough throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Odintsov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Odintsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCullough.
Odintsov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Odintsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCullough connects with a crisp jab.
McCullough misses with a two punch combination.
McCullough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odintsov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Odintsov has closed the distance and engaged McCullough in a clinch.
#BC#
Odintsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCullough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullough misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Odintsov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Odintsov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCullough gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Odintsov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odintsov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Odintsov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCullough is defending well.
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 Alexei Odintsov.
I think Odintsov 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexei Odintsov!
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Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Morales looks to land a right hand but Popov moved out of range.
Morales misses with a hook.
It looked like Popov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Popov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Popov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popov shoots for a takedown but Morales saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Popov.
Morales misses with an uppercut
and Popov counters with a one-two to the body.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popov.
Popov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morales looks to land a left hand but Popov moved out of range nicely.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Popov slips the punch.
Morales misses with a jab, cross combination.
Popov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Morales avoids it.
Morales throws a series of punches but Popov moves out of range.
Morales swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morales stalks Popov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Popov's face. Popov staggers backwards, shaken.
Morales looks winded!#T1#
Popov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morales.
Popov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Popov shoots in but Morales avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Popov tries to work over Morales's front leg with a kick but Morales checks it. #CL#
Popov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Popov jumps guard and drags Morales to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Morales gets to his feet. Popov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Popov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morales.
Morales smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morales keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Popov. #T2#
Popov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Morales misses.
Morales throws a right and a left that Popov avoids nicely.
Morales throws a combination that misses
and Popov counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales swinging wildly here.
Popov lands an overhand right.
Popov shoots in looking for a takedown but Morales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Popov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Popov looks for a takedown but Morales sprawls well.
Morales feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Popovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Morales scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Popov is rocked!
Morales throws a right and a left that both miss.
Popov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Morales as Popov shoots in.
It seemed like Morales was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Morales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Popov doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Popov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morales lands with a nice combination. Popov backs away looking to recover.
Morales looks to land a combination but Popov avoids it well.
Popov shoots in for a takedown but Morales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morales fails to land with a series of punches.
Morales thuds a left hand into Popov's body.
Morales checks a low kick from Popov.
Eleazar Munoz Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Popov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morales keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morales falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Popov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Popov. #T4#
Popov effectively controlling the action here.
Popov seems to have got his legs back now.
Morales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Popov manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Morales gets to his feet - Popov follows without any prompting.
Popov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
Popov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Popov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
Morales scores with the left hand. Popov knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Popov has closed the distance and engaged Morales in a clinch.
Morales wants to break free but Popov has control.
A frustrated look appears on Morales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Popov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morales's efforts to push away.
Morales is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eleazar Munoz Morales dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Popov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Popov manages to break the clinch.
Morales throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Popov counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Popov has managed to clinch.
Popov jumps guard but Morales stands there with Popov around his waist. Popov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Popov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Popov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales is pressed up against the cage. Popov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morales down to the mat. Morales avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Morales throws a series of punches but Popov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Morales does no damage.
Eleazar Munoz Morales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morales misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Popov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Morales is pressed up against the cage. Popov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morales down to the mat. Morales avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales throws a looping overhand right but Popov ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Popov drives through and clinches with Morales against the cage.
Popov misses with an elbow strike.
#TD#
Popov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Morales stands up from Popov's guard - Morales perhaps looking for a knockout.
Morales swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morales throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Popov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morales throws a series of punches but Popov avoids them all with ease.
Morales throws a right hand that Popov ducks under and follows up with a left that Popov also avoids with ease.#CL#
Popov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Popov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morales catches Popov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eleazar Munoz Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popov fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Popov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morales.#CL#
Popov moves into the clinch successfully.
Popov has Morales pressed against the cage, preventing Morales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Popov has him pressed against the cage.
Morales tries to break the clinch but Popov is controlling the position.
Popov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Popov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Popov wants to take the fight to the mat but Morales manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morales is trying to break the clinch but Popov has him pressed against the cage.
Morales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Popov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morales is looking to break free of the clinch but Popov has double underhooks. #T3#
Morales working hard to break the clinch.
Popov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morales's efforts to push away.#TD#
Popov manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Morales gets to his feet - Popov follows without any prompting.
Morales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oleg Popov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morales throws a nice looking combination but Popov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Popov takes the fight into the clinch.
Morales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Popov has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Popov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Popov pushes Morales up against the cage in a clinch.
Morales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Morales's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Morales manages to break the clinch.
Morales lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Popov clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Popov drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Popov is working an open guard so Morales takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Morales works the jab nicely.
Popov misses with a low kick.
Popov slips under a jab from Morales.
Sloppy strikes from Morales. Those never looked like landing.
Popov shoots in looking for a takedown but Morales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Popov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morales misses with a wild combination.
Popov shoots in for a takedown but Morales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oleg Popov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Popov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morales swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Popov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Popov keeps control of Morales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morales wants to break free but Popov has control.
#BC2#
Morales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Popov.
No luck for Popov with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Morales misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morales defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Morales throws a right hand that Popov ducks under and follows up with a left that Popov also avoids with ease.
Morales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Popov pushes Morales up against the cage in a clinch.
Oleg Popov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Morales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Popov lands a nice shot to the body.
Popov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morales is defending well for now.#TD#
Popov successfully pulls guard.
Morales stops Popov from standing up.
Popov 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.#T2#
Morales is looking to stand up but Popov won't let him.
Morales won't allow Popov to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Popov looking for a guillotine here but Morales defends easily.
#SU2#
Morales decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Morales misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Popov clinches up with Morales and pushes him back against the cage.
Popov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morales wants to break free but Popov has control.
Popov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morales is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Popov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morales up against the cage.#T3#
Popov is trying to pull guard but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Morales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Popov prevents Morales from breaking the clinch.
Popov lands a right hand. #BC2#
Morales manages to break the clinch.
Morales misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Popov moves into the clinch.
Popov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morales avoids it.#BC#
Popov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morales lands a jab.#CL#
Popov closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Morales is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Popov keeps control of Morales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morales is trying to break free.
Popov has Morales pressed against the cage, preventing Morales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Popov manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Morales. Those never looked like landing.
Popov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morales but Morales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morales tries to bum rush Popov with a series of wild strikes but Popov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morales swings widly with a right hand
and Popov counters with a three punch combo that has Morales backing up. Morales nods at Popov to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Popov slips under a jab from Morales.
Morales throws a body punch but Popov moves out of range.
Morales swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Popov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Popov.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eleazar Munoz Morales.
I think Morales has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eleazar Munoz Morales!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Kumara gets a takedown into half guard.
Kumara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumara winds up and cracks Aranguiz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kumara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Kumara is looking for a kimura but Aranguiz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kumara to get the leverage.
Kumara is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kumara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Aranguiz tries to get to full guard but Kumara has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kumara wants to work for an arm triangle but Aranguiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aranguiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kumara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kumara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kumara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kumara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kumara sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Kumara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kumara passes to side control. #T3#
Kumara has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kumara controlling the pace for now.
Aranguiz looks winded!
Kumara landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Kumara throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Aranguiz has his hands clasped together but Kumara breaks the hold and Aranguiz is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kumara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aries Kumara!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Al Haddad doesn't manage to clinch there - Odintsov circles away.
Al Haddad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odintsov circles away.#CL#
Odintsov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Al Haddad prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Odintsov successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Odintsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Odintsov controlling Al Haddad's posture. #ES#
Odintsov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Al Haddad off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Odintsov avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Haddad as he avoids it easily.
Odintsov shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Haddad tries to sprawl out of it but Odintsov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Haddad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Odintsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Haddad tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Odintsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Odintsov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al Haddad is looking to break free of the clinch but Odintsov has double underhooks.
Odintsov is leaning against Al Haddad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Odintsov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Al Haddad uses from the top position.
Odintsov pulls Al Haddad in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Odintsov has his foot on Al Haddad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Haddad works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Al Haddad postures up.
#SUB#
Odintsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Odintsov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Al Haddad trying to control the position from guard on top but Odintsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Al Haddad tries a head kick but it misses.
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Al Haddad misses.
Al Haddad blocks a head kick by Odintsov.
Al Haddad throws a nice head kick!
Odintsov scores with a leg kick.
Al Haddad looks for a takedown but Odintsov sprawls well.
Al Haddad looks winded!
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Haddad sprawls well. Al Haddad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Odintsov gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Haddad is looking to clinch but Odintsov is avoiding it.
Odintsov has a takedown stuffed.
Al Haddad has his takedown stuffed
and Odintsov counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Al Haddad throws a hook to the side of Odintsov's head but Odintsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Odintsov looks for the body kick but Al Haddad saw that one coming.
Odintsov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Haddad defends it nicely.
Al Haddad moves in looking to clinch but Odintsov pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Odintsov. No joy for Al Haddad on that attempt.
Al Haddad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Odintsov as he avoids it easily.
Odintsov fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Odintsov clinches up with Al Haddad and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Haddad gets underhooks to prevent Odintsov's takedown attempt.
Odintsov tries for a takedown but Al Haddad manages to get underhooks.
Odintsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Odintsov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Al Haddad uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Odintsov dominated that round.
That's time! Odintsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al Haddad, right into the meat.
Odintsov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Haddad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Haddad is looking to clinch but Odintsov is avoiding it.
#CL#
Odintsov clinches up with Al Haddad and pushes him back against the cage.
Al Haddad is working for takedown but Odintsov is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Odintsov decides to pull guard. #ES#
Odintsov pushes Al Haddad off and gets back to his feet.
Odintsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Haddad can do to turn this around?
Al Haddad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Odintsov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Al Haddad on his heels. He'll look to pass Al Haddad's guard now, I'm sure.
Al Haddad is looking to stand back up but Odintsov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Al Haddad. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odintsov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Odintsov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Al Haddad is breathing heavily.#SU#
Odintsov stands up out of the half guard. #T1#
Al Haddad connects with a right hand. Odintsov shakes it off.
Al Haddad shoots for a takedown but Odintsov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Odintsov closes the distance and clinches.
Al Haddad is trying to break the clinch but Odintsov has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Odintsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Odintsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Al Haddad as Odintsov shoots in.
Odintsov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Haddad swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Odintsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Odintsov as Al Haddad shoots in.
Odintsov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al Haddad misses with a wild combination.
Al Haddad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Odintsov.
Odintsov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Al Haddad pinned against the cage. Al Haddad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Al Haddad or perhaps it was just good defense by Odintsov, which made it look bad.
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Haddad but Al Haddad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Odintsov shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Haddad sprawls well. He's pushed Odintsov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Haddad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Haddad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Odintsov doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Al Haddad misses.
Al Haddad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Haddad leaves Odintsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Odintsov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Al Haddad is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Odintsov is defending well.
Odintsov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Al Haddad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Odintsov keeps control of Al Haddad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Al Haddad is trying to stall.
#TD#
Odintsov pulls Al Haddad into guard.
Odintsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Haddad is one step ahead there.
Odintsov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Odintsov has his foot on Al Haddad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Haddad works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Haddad takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Odintsov holds on and takes a little breather.
Odintsov is trying to keep Al Haddad in close.
Odintsov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Haddad's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Odintsov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Odintsov sprawls well. Odintsov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Haddad gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Odintsov closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Odintsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexei Odintsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad fails with the takedown.
Alexei Odintsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odintsov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Haddad avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Odintsov clinches. #T1#
Odintsov is working for takedown but Al Haddad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Al Haddad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Haddad tries to stall but Odintsov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Odintsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Al Haddad's efforts to push away.#BC#
Odintsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Odintsov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Al Haddad as Odintsov shoots in.
Al Haddad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Haddad wants to clinch up but Odintsov keeps it at a distance.
Odintsov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Al Haddad defends well and Odintsov ends up having to push Al Haddad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Odintsov moves into range and clinches up with Al Haddad.
Al Haddad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Odintsov misses with a punch to the body.
Odintsov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Haddad after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Al Haddad is looking to control Odintsov's arms but Odintsov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Al Haddad has his back to the cage.
Al Haddad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Odintsov is keeping busy.
Odintsov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Haddad is defending well.
Al Haddad fails to pull guard.
Odintsov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Al Haddad wants to get back to striking at distance but Odintsov won't allow it.
Al Haddad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Odintsov to keep the fight standing.
Odintsov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Al Haddad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Al Haddad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Odintsov gets underhooks to prevent Al Haddad's takedown attempt.
Odintsov tries for a takedown but Al Haddad manages to get underhooks.
Odintsov tries to pull guard but Al Haddad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Odintsov is pressed up against the cage. Al Haddad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Odintsov down to the mat. Odintsov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Odintsov. No joy for Al Haddad on that attempt.
Al Haddad doesn't manage to clinch there - Odintsov circles away.
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown but Al Haddad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Odintsov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Haddad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Odintsov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad misses with a low kick.
Al Haddad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Odintsov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Odintsov pulls guard effortlessly.
Odintsov keeping full guard, as Al Haddad tries to pass.
Al Haddad trying to control but Odintsov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Odintsov managing to control the position. #ES#
Odintsov kicks Al Haddad off and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Odintsov. Those never looked like landing.
Al Haddad tries to clinch up but Odintsov circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Haddad throws a head kick but Odintsov moves out of range.
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Odintsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Odintsov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Odintsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Odintsov, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Odintsov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Johansson slaps away a takedown attempt from Popov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johansson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Popov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Popov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johansson, pushing him back against the cage.
Popov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johansson prevents it.
Benedict Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Popov.
Popov working hard to break the clinch.
Popov is trying to push Johansson away but Johansson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson is trying to break the clinch but Popov has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Popov pulls guard. #SUB2#
Popov is looking for a triangle but Johansson pushes his legs off easily.
Johansson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johansson 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##ES2#
Popov pushes Johansson off and gets back to his feet.
Johansson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Popov is looking for the big counter here.
Popov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johansson defends well and Popov ends up having to push Johansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Popov has managed to clinch.
Popov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johansson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Popov.
Popov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johansson avoids it.
Popov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Johansson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Popov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johansson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Popov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johansson is aware though and is defending well.
Popov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johansson's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popov looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Popov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Popov clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popov tries to break free but Johansson pushes him back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Popov jumps guard and drags Johansson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Popov is adopting a defensive guard.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Popov keeps moving.
Popov seems keen to control Johansson's posture.
Johansson trying to control but Popov is working from the bottom.
Popov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johansson preventing the sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Popov has Johansson pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
Popov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johansson as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Popov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johansson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johansson leaves Popov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Popov clinches up with Johansson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Popov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Popov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Popov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Popov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Popov. #TD2#
Popov pulls guard.
Johansson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##ES2#
Popov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johansson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Johansson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Popov after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popov tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Popov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johansson can't fight it off and eventually Popov manages to take the fight to the floor. Johansson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Popov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Popov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popov forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Popov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Popov moves into full mount! Johansson won't be happy about that!
Popov controlling from the full mount.
Popov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johansson because Popov loaded up on that one. #T3#
Popov controlling his opponent.
Popov with shots to the head and body - Johansson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Popov content just to control the position here. #T4#
Popov punching from mount but Johansson doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Popov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johansson is on top in guard.
Popov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Popov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Popov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johansson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Popov moves into the clinch.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Popov holds him up against the cage and eventually Johansson drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Popov.
Popov wants to break free but Johansson has control.
Johansson tries to score a body lock takedown but Popov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedict Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson wants to take the fight to the mat but Popov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popov is trying to force a seperation but Johansson has the dominant position.
Popov is looking to break free of the clinch but Johansson has double underhooks.
Popov is trying to break the clinch but Johansson is controlling him.#T1#
Popov looking for a takedown.
Popov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johansson jumps guard but Popov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Popov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johansson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Popov digs a right hand underneath Johansson's ribcage. Johansson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Popov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Popov tries to score a body lock takedown but Johansson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Popov pushes Johansson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Popov can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Popov jumps into guard, dragging Johansson to the mat.
Johansson is fighting to break Popov's control of his arms but Popov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Popov looking for a sweep. Not yet Popov, not yet.
Popov has Johansson pulled in close to control his posture.
Popov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Popov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Popov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johansson can't keep his opponent in guard - Popov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Popov works his way into full mount!
Popov controlling from the full mount.
Benedict Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleg Popov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Popov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Popov 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Popov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Aranguiz looks for a takedown but Sersekbayev sprawls well.
Sersekbayev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aranguiz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aranguiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sersekbayev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sersekbayev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aranguiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sersekbayev smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aranguiz.
Bekzat Sersekbayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sanchez Aranguiz.
Sersekbayev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sersekbayev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aranguiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Sersekbayev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aranguiz was covering up waiting for the punch and Sersekbayev finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1##SU#
Sersekbayev stands and steps away. Aranguiz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sersekbayev keeps the fight on the outside.
Aranguiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aranguiz has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Sersekbayev moves into the clinch.
Aranguiz looks winded!#TD#
Sersekbayev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aranguiz trying to control but Sersekbayev is working from the bottom. #T2#
Sersekbayev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aranguiz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sersekbayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aranguiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sersekbayev passes Aranguiz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sersekbayev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sersekbayev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Sersekbayev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aranguiz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sersekbayev.
Aranguiz trying to control but Sersekbayev postures up.
Sersekbayev trying to pass the guard but Aranguiz defending well.
Sersekbayev is thwarting Aranguiz's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sersekbayev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sersekbayev thows a huge punch but Aranguiz dodges it nicely.
Aranguiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sersekbayev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sersekbayev throwing shots but Aranguiz is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sersekbayev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aranguiz tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bekzat Sersekbayev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Aranguiz as Sersekbayev shoots in.
Aranguiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sersekbayev stuffs the takedown.
Sersekbayev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aranguiz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sersekbayev.
Aranguiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aranguiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sersekbayev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sersekbayev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aranguiz sprawls well. Aranguiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sersekbayev gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bekzat Sersekbayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aranguiz is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sersekbayev shoots in for a takedown but Aranguiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aranguiz looks for a takedown but Sersekbayev sprawls well.#T1##CL#
Sersekbayev instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sersekbayev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sersekbayev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aranguiz shoots in and drives through. Sersekbayev sprawls well.
Aranguiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aranguiz wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Sersekbayev rushes Aranguiz and presses him up against the cage.
Sersekbayev tries to break the clinch but Aranguiz is controlling the position.
Sersekbayev stalling the fight.
Sersekbayev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sersekbayev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aranguiz pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2##CL#
Sersekbayev has closed the distance and engaged Aranguiz in a clinch.
Sersekbayev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aranguiz is defending well.#TD#
Sersekbayev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sersekbayev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sersekbayev is striking but Aranguiz is not phased and passes to half guard.
Sersekbayev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aranguiz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aranguiz's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aranguiz is trying to get back to his feet but Sersekbayev has full control of the position and if anything, Aranguiz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bekzat Sersekbayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sersekbayev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aranguiz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Aranguiz covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
Sersekbayev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aranguiz is defending well though. Sersekbayev let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Aranguiz showing good submission defense here.
What can Aranguiz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sersekbayev.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sersekbayev controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bekzat Sersekbayev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Aranguiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sersekbayev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aranguiz shoots in for a double leg but Sersekbayev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aranguiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Sersekbayev tries to sprawl out of it but Aranguiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sersekbayev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sersekbayev is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Sersekbayev clinches.
Sersekbayev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aranguiz can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sersekbayev is pushing Aranguiz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aranguiz tries to pull guard but Sersekbayev holds him up against the cage and eventually Aranguiz drops back down to his feet.
Bekzat Sersekbayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sanchez Aranguiz.
Aranguiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Aranguiz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Sersekbayev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aranguiz prevents the takedown attempt.
Aranguiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sersekbayev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aranguiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sersekbayev tries for a takedown but Aranguiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aranguiz avoids the head kick by Sersekbayev.
Sersekbayev throws a wild body kick that Aranguiz sees coming a mile off.
Sersekbayev tries for a takedown but Aranguiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aranguiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sersekbayev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T2##CL#
Sersekbayev moves into range and clinches up with Aranguiz.#TD#
Sersekbayev pulls guard.
Sersekbayev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aranguiz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sersekbayev tries to get to full guard but Aranguiz has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Sersekbayev is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Aranguiz is tapping! Great win for Sersekbayev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bekzat Sersekbayev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Aranguiz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Aranguiz drives through and clinches with Miletic against the cage.
Miletic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aranguiz pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Miletic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aranguiz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miletic but Miletic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aranguiz moves out of range of the body kick.
Aranguiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Aranguiz. No joy for Miletic on that attempt.
Miletic misses with a head kick.
Aranguiz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aranguiz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miletic.
Miletic wants to clinch up but Aranguiz keeps it at a distance.
Miletic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aranguiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Juan Sanchez Aranguiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miron Miletic.#T1#
Miletic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miletic has a takedown stuffed.
Aranguiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miletic's waist but Miletic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aranguiz off to one side. #CL2#
Miletic moves into range and clinches up with Aranguiz.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miletic as Aranguiz tries to tie him up.
Miletic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miletic prevents Aranguiz from breaking the clinch.
Miletic is stalling here.
Miletic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aranguiz walks away with a smile on his face. Miletic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Aranguiz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Miletic tries to counter it with a takedown but Aranguiz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miletic stuffs the takedown.
Aranguiz closes the distance and clinches up with Miletic, looking for a takedown. Aranguiz pushes Miletic against the cage but Miletic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aranguiz is breathing heavily.
Aranguiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miletic pinned against the cage. Miletic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miletic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aranguiz sprawls well. Aranguiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miletic gets slowly back to his feet.
Miletic keeps the fight on the outside.
Miletic only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3##TD#
Aranguiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miletic pulls Aranguiz in close to prevent any damage.
Aranguiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miletic tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Aranguiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aranguiz pushing down on Miletic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miletic wants to improve his position but Aranguiz is controlling well.
#T4##SUB2#
Miletic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aranguiz pulls his head out easily.
Miletic is looking for a sweep. Aranguiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miletic is not content to let Aranguiz control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juan Sanchez Aranguiz 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#
Aranguiz wants to clinch up but Miletic keeps it at a distance.
Miletic wants to counter with a clinch but Aranguiz pushes him away.
Miletic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aranguiz is looking for a counter combo.
Nice takedown defense from Aranguiz. No joy for Miletic on that attempt.
Aranguiz works over Miletic's head and body with a nice combination.
Aranguiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miletic avoids it really well and circles away.
Aranguiz throws a head kick but Miletic moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aranguiz tries to clinch but Miletic moves out of range.
Juan Sanchez Aranguiz is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aranguiz.
Aranguiz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miletic counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Sanchez Aranguiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Aranguiz as Miletic shoots in.
Miletic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aranguiz as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Miletic. #CL#
Aranguiz darts in and clinches Miletic up against the cage.#BC2#
Miletic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miletic shoots in looking for a takedown but Aranguiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miletic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aranguiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Miletic, which made it look bad.
Aranguiz dives in and grabs Miletic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miletic pushes down on Aranguiz's head and hops out.#CL2#
Miletic clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Miletic decides to pull guard. #T2#
Aranguiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aranguiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Miletic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aranguiz content to stall in guard here.
Aranguiz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aranguiz preventing the sweep. #T3#
Aranguiz postures up.
Miletic wants to get back to his feet but Aranguiz passes into half guard.
Miletic is looking for a sweep. Aranguiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aranguiz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Miletic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aranguiz wants to free his trapped foot but Miletic is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Miletic trying to hold on to Aranguiz's head to control him but Aranguiz postures up.
Miletic is refusing to be controlled, as Aranguiz sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miletic is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Juan Sanchez Aranguiz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aranguiz throws a lazy body kick
and Miletic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aranguiz shoots in for a double leg but Miletic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aranguiz has his takedown stuffed
and Miletic counters with a left and a right that stings Aranguiz.
A punch combination from Aranguiz misses.
Miletic dives in and grabs Aranguiz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aranguiz pushes down on Miletic's head and hops out.
Miletic shoots in for a double leg but Aranguiz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aranguiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miletic is fending him off so far but Aranguiz persists. Nope, Miletic circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Sanchez Aranguiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aranguiz misses with a head kick.
Aranguiz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miletic scores with a kick to the midsection.
That kick from Miletic tenderised Aranguiz's leg. Aranguiz is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1##CL2#
Miletic forces Aranguiz back against the cage and clinches.
Miletic tries to pull guard but Aranguiz holds him up against the cage and eventually Miletic drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Miletic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juan Sanchez Aranguiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miletic swats away the attempt to clinch by Aranguiz.
Aranguiz misses with a takedown attempt - Miletic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miletic looks for a takedown but Aranguiz sprawls well.#CL2#
Miletic takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Aranguiz can't get the takedown.
Miletic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aranguiz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aranguiz tries to break free but Miletic pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Miletic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Miletic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Miletic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aranguiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Miletic circles away.
Miletic swats away the attempt to clinch by Aranguiz.
Aranguiz sets himself, and Miletic steps forward looking for the clinch! Aranguiz avoids it this time.#T3##CL2#
Miletic darts in and clinches Aranguiz up against the cage.#BC2#
Miletic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aranguiz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miletic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miletic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miletic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miletic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aranguiz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miletic thumps Aranguiz with a low kick.
Aranguiz shoots for a takedown but Miletic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Miletic throws a one two combo.
Miletic thuds a left hand into Aranguiz's body.
Aranguiz fails to land the takedown.
Miletic shoots in but no luck this time.
Miletic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aranguiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miletic pinned against the cage. Miletic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miron Miletic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Sanchez Aranguiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aranguiz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miletic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miron Miletic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aranguiz 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Juan Sanchez Aranguiz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1#
McCullough displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Popov. #CL2#
McCullough tries to keep at a distance but Popov has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCullough tries to break free but Popov pushes him back against the cage.
Popov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Popov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Popov stalling in the clinch.
Popov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
McCullough is pressed up against the cage. Popov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCullough down to the mat. McCullough avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Popov moves into the clinch successfully.
McCullough tries to break free but Popov pushes him back against the cage.
McCullough has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullough wants to break free but Popov has control.
McCullough tries to break the clinch but Popov is controlling the position.
McCullough is trying to break the clinch but Popov has him pressed against the cage.
McCullough prevents the takedown attempt.
Russell McCullough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Popov.
Popov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCullough's efforts to push away.
McCullough on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
McCullough wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Popov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russell McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from McCullough. Those never looked like landing.
McCullough misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Popov has McCullough up against the cage in a clinch.
McCullough wants to break free but Popov has control.
McCullough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCullough looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCullough gets underhooks to prevent Popov's takedown attempt.
McCullough is trying to break the clinch but Popov is controlling him.
McCullough prevents the takedown attempt.
Popov stalling the fight.
Popov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCullough avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCullough is trying to break free.
Popov prevents McCullough from breaking the clinch.
Popov is trying to drag McCullough to the mat but McCullough just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Popov is working for takedown but McCullough is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Popov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCullough tries to bum rush Popov with a series of wild strikes but Popov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Popov avoids them all with ease.
McCullough falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Popov moves into the clinch.
Popov keeps control of McCullough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Popov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCullough tries to bum rush Popov with a series of wild strikes but Popov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Popov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCullough is fending him off so far but Popov persists. Nope, McCullough circles away and we're back to standing.
Popov blocks a head kick by McCullough.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCullough lands a glancing blow to the side of Popov's head.
BOOM! McCullough lands a beautiful left hook that drops Popov. Popov tries to recover but McCullough is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Popov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell McCullough!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Fai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fai connects with a superb combination that knocks Odintsov out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Fai before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Odintsov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xialong Fai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Lahat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flores is trying to push Lahat away but Lahat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lahat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flores gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flores is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flores tries to break the clinch but Lahat is controlling the position. #TD2#
Lahat tightens his grip and picks Flores up, before dumping him to the ground. Flores manages to land in guard. #SU2#
Lahat stands and steps away. Flores gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Flores misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flores tries a head kick but it misses.
Flores throws a sloppy head kick and Lahat moves out of range easily.
Flores throws a head kick but Lahat moves out of range.
#KD#
Flores drops Lahat with a left right combo! Flores follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC#
Lahat is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Lahat has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flores tries to stand but Lahat controls the position and pulls Flores into his guard.
Lahat is still in real trouble! Can Flores finish him?
Flores would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lahat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lahat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lahat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lahat seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lahat pulls Flores in close to his closed guard and prevents Flores from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Lahat throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Lahat looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Flores is defending well. Lahat quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Flores has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lahat celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikhail Lahat!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Aranguiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Patterson looks winded!
Patterson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aranguiz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Patterson 's knee momentarily.
Aranguiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aranguiz lands with a shot to the body.
Patterson blocks the body kick.
Aranguiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Patterson circles away.
Aranguiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aranguiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Patterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aranguiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Patterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Patterson is looking for the big counter here.
Aranguiz tries to clinch up but Patterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Patterson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aranguiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Sanchez Aranguiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aranguiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Patterson , which made it look bad.
Patterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Aranguiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Patterson tries to sprawl out of it but Aranguiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Patterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Aranguiz fails to land the takedown.
Patterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Aranguiz.
Aranguiz shoots in for a takedown but Patterson shows good takedown defense.
Aranguiz tries to clinch up.
Aranguiz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Patterson sprawls well. Patterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aranguiz gets slowly back to his feet.
Patterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Aranguiz.
Patterson tries to bum rush Aranguiz with a series of wild strikes but Aranguiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aranguiz tries to counter with a takedown but Patterson is quick to defend against it.
Aranguiz fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Aranguiz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Patterson defends well and Aranguiz ends up having to push Patterson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aranguiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Patterson 's waist but Patterson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aranguiz off to one side.
No joy there for Patterson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Aranguiz tries to clinch up.
Aranguiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patterson throws a series of punches but Aranguiz avoids them all with ease.
Patterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Patterson misses with a double jab
and Aranguiz counters with a two punch combo.
Aranguiz goes for a double leg but Patterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Patterson continues to drive forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aranguiz tries to bum rush Patterson with a series of wild strikes but Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aranguiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patterson .
#T3#
Some wild striking there from Patterson .
Aranguiz has a takedown stuffed.
Aranguiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Aranguiz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Patterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Patterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Aranguiz throws a counter high kick but Patterson was just alert enough to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Aranguiz. Beautiful body shot.
Aranguiz is looking to clinch.
Aranguiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Patterson as Aranguiz shoots in.
Patterson throws a counter combo.
Patterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Aranguiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Patterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aranguiz throws a head kick that half lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aranguiz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aranguiz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Patterson but Patterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Patterson throws a nice looking combination but Aranguiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aranguiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aranguiz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Patterson as he avoids it easily.
Patterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Patterson unleashes a big counter combination but Aranguiz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Patterson throws a nice looking combination but Aranguiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deshawn Patterson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Patterson throws a series of punches but Aranguiz avoids them all with ease.
Juan Sanchez Aranguiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Aranguiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aranguiz throws a one two combo.
Aranguiz lands a glancing blow to the side of Patterson 's head.
Aranguiz has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Aranguiz.
Aranguiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aranguiz lands with a slapping head kick.
Patterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Patterson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aranguiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patterson throws a right and a left that Aranguiz avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aranguiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Sanchez Aranguiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Patterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aranguiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Patterson 's waist but Patterson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aranguiz off to one side.
Patterson throws a sloppy head kick and Aranguiz moves out of range easily.
Patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patterson looks to land a combination but Aranguiz avoids it well.
Aranguiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Patterson misses with the combination.
Aranguiz throws a head kick but Patterson moves out of range.
Aranguiz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aranguiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Patterson swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Aranguiz misses with a takedown attempt - Patterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Aranguiz.
Patterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Patterson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Patterson throws a nice looking combination but Aranguiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Aranguiz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aranguiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aranguiz.
Aranguiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patterson .
Aranguiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Aranguiz darts in looking for a takedown but Patterson gets double underhooks and turns Aranguiz into the cage.
Patterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Aranguiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aranguiz goes for a double leg but Patterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Patterson continues to drive forward.
Aranguiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patterson works over Aranguiz's head and body with a nice combination.
Aranguiz is looking to clinch.
Aranguiz wants to clinch.
Patterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4##CL#
Aranguiz clinches with his opponent.
Patterson tries to break the clinch but Aranguiz is controlling the position.
Aranguiz has Patterson pressed against the cage, preventing Patterson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Patterson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aranguiz has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Aranguiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patterson stuffs the takedown.
Deshawn Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aranguiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patterson throws a counter combo.
Patterson misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aranguiz is defended easily by Patterson .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson misses with a few strikes there.
Aranguiz fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deshawn Patterson 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Patterson misses with a wild combination.
Patterson moves out of range of the body kick from Aranguiz.
Deshawn Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Aranguiz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aranguiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aranguiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Patterson , which made it look bad.
Aranguiz is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Patterson . No joy for Aranguiz on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Sanchez Aranguiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Patterson tries to bum rush Aranguiz with a series of wild strikes but Aranguiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aranguiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Patterson stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Patterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aranguiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patterson as he jumps to the side.
Aranguiz blocks a head kick by Patterson .
Patterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Aranguiz.
Patterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aranguiz.
Aranguiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aranguiz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aranguiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patterson looks to land a combination but Aranguiz avoids it well.
Aranguiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aranguiz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2##CL#
Aranguiz clinches up with Patterson and pushes him back against the cage.
Patterson can't break the clinch.
Aranguiz is trying to pull guard but Patterson has him pressed against the cage.
Aranguiz taking a breather. #BC2#
Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patterson misses with a wild combination.
Patterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aranguiz misses with a body kick.
Aranguiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Patterson . Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Patterson .
#T3#
Aranguiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Patterson circles away.
Patterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Aranguiz wants to clinch up but Patterson keeps it at a distance.
Aranguiz misses with a takedown attempt - Patterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aranguiz dodges the punch combination from Patterson .
Aranguiz misses with a low kick as Patterson jumps back.
Patterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patterson throws a nice looking combination but Aranguiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aranguiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deshawn Patterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A punch combination from Patterson misses.
Aranguiz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Patterson as he avoids it easily.
Patterson misses with a wild combination.
Aranguiz goes for a double leg but Patterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Patterson continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Patterson as Aranguiz shoots in.
Aranguiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Patterson sprawls well. He's pushed Aranguiz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses.
Patterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Patterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aranguiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Patterson sprawls well. He's pushed Aranguiz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Patterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juan Sanchez Aranguiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deshawn Patterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aranguiz throws a right and a left that Patterson avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deshawn Patterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Patterson 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deshawn Patterson !
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