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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 173 Beat The Man 6
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rock Lejond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes clinches up with Lejond and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Barnes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barnes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Lejond from controlling successfully.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lejond (0) vs (2) Barnes
Lejond wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lejond wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
#T1#
Barnes controlling the action here.
Lejond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Lejond defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Lejond is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Lejond tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Lejond won't allow it.
Barnes is taking a breather. Lejond 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.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lejond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Lejond is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lejond avoid being mounted?
Barnes controlling the action here.
Lejond tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Lejond is trying to control but can't.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
It looks like Barnes might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lejond wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lejond is defending well.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Lejond tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lejond is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lejond doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Lejond trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Lejond is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lejond wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lejond sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Lejond trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Lejond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Lejond defends the submission attempt.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Lejond is defending the position.
Barnes controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lejond has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lejond! Score +3 for passing guard: Lejond (0) vs (5) Barnes#T9#
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Barnes tries to take his opponent's back but Lejond turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lejond (2) vs (5) Barnes
Lejond trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Barnes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lejond escapes and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lejond (5) vs (5) Barnes#SUB#
Lejond is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes wants to control but Lejond postures up.#SUB#
Lejond is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lejond prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes wants to control but Lejond is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes controlling the position well.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes is positioning himself well to prevent Lejond advancing to mount. #T12#
Lejond is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lejond pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13##SUB2#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lejond defends it easily.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Lejond from controlling successfully.
Barnes has Lejond pulled in close to control his posture. #T14#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Lejond from controlling successfully.
Lejond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lejond's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lejond (5) vs (7) Barnes
Lejond looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Olivia jabs at Ivanov's body.
Olivia connects with a jab.
Olivia scores with a body shot.
Ivanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Ivanov clinches up with Olivia and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Olivia.
Olivia wants to break free but Ivanov has control.
#TD#
Ivanov successfully pulls guard.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ivanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olivia defends it easily.
Ivanov being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olivia being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Ivanov continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Olivia scores with a hook.
Olivia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Olivia works Ivanov's body with a nice hook.
Olivia digs a good hook to Ivanov's body.
The crowd cheers as Olivia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ivanov doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Ivanov is rocked!
Olivia fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Ivanov out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Charles Olivia! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Lewis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGruff looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McGruff looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lewis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGruff. McGruff obviously looking to wear him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGruff.
A head kick by McGruff misses #KD#
and Lewis counters with a crisp right hand that drops McGruff! Lewis lets McGruff back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Scoot McGruff has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGruff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewis circles away quickly and effectively.
Lewis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lewis checks the leg kick.
McGruff throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGruff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGruff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGruff fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGruff misses with a takedown
and Lewis counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay Lewis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Donk. Bear catches McGruff right on the button with a cross.
Bear avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Bear gets a clinch.
Bear lands with a right to the head.
Bear pushes McGruff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Bear.
McGruff is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Bear.
Bear scores with a shoulder strike.
Bear lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGruff backwards.
Bear lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bear presses McGruff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear is leaning against McGruff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Bear.
Bear lands a shoulder strike.
Bear lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
McGruff takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bear.
Bear lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bear.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bear.
A right hand to the body from Bear.
Bear lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bear pushes McGruff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#McGruff is rocked!#TD2#
Bear gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oh McGruff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Bear throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGruff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGruff tries to get out of the position.
Bear content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Bear has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McGruff seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bear's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bear stops McGruff from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bear in particular looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Bear.
Bear lands a shoulder strike.
Bear lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Bear 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#
Bear drops McGruff with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bear follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Bear! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Wook pushes Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Wook manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ivanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Wook, which made it look bad.
Wook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Ivanov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wook was covering up waiting for the punch and Ivanov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Wook wriggles free and stands up.
Ivanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wook swivels and escapes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ivanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jichang Wook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlask Ivanov.
Ivanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wook walks away with a smile on his face. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ivanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wook circles away.
Wook attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Wook drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Wook sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ivanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wook controlling the position from side mount.
Wook trying to control the position but Ivanov is working away.
Wook 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.
Ivanov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wook with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wook missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wook is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ivanov wants to control but Wook is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Wook is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wook trying to pass the guard but Ivanov defending well.
Ivanov is controlling Wook's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Wook is stalling here. Ivanov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wook seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ivanov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wook is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ivanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ivanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wook has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ivanov is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wook wants to get back to his feet.
Wook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Ivanov trying to control from half guard but Wook is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wook is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wook has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ivanov is working away from the top position though.
Ivanov wants to free his trapped foot but Wook is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ivanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wook keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wook is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanov is pressing down on Wook's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wook is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jichang Wook 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#
Wook dives in and grabs Ivanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes down on Wook's head and hops out.
Ivanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Wook sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Ivanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ivanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wook tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivanov just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Ivanov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ivanov slips nicely into half guard.
Ivanov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wook is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanov sits in half guard.
Ivanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Ivanov stops Wook from getting back to his feet.
Ivanov trying to control from half guard but Wook is working away.
Ivanov is controlling the pace.
Wook is looking to control Ivanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wook avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wook won't allow Ivanov to pass to mount.
Wook is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ivanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ivanov's back!
Ivanov wants to escape the position.
Wook controlling from the back.
Ivanov avoids the strikes from Wook. #SUB#
Wook looking for the choke but no joy.
Ivanov rolls, trying to escape but Wook keeps control of the position.
#T3#
The referee is taking a good look at Ivanov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Wook!
Ivanov tries to roll but Wook sticks to his back.
Ivanov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wook biding his time, controlling Ivanov.
Ivanov can't escape the position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Wook is persistently looking for the submission but Ivanov is defending it well.
#SUB#
Wook is looking for the choke from the back position but Ivanov is controlling his hands well.
Wook tries to keep control of the position but Ivanov is staying busy.
Wook is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ivanov is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jichang Wook 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#
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wook but Wook pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Ivanov tries to keep at a distance but Wook has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ivanov is pressed up against the cage. Wook has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ivanov down to the mat. Ivanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jichang Wook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanov goes for a double leg but Wook avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wook continues to drive forward.
Jab from Wook.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Wook shows good takedown defense.
Jichang Wook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlask Ivanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wook stuffs the takedown.
Wook dives in for a single leg takedown but Ivanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ivanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ivanov is working for takedown but Wook is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ivanov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Ivanov pulls Wook into guard.
#T1#
Ivanov pulls Wook in to control the position.
Wook's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wook looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ivanov keeping full guard, as Wook tries to pass.
Ivanov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wook wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivanov feints the counter takedown.
Wook lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wook fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov shoots for a takedown but Wook saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Ivanov tries to get set, Wook tries to push him back and clinch up but Ivanov manages to avoid the attempt.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wook as he jumps to the side.
Wook defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Wook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanov can do to turn this around?
Ivanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Ivanov takes a swing at Wook's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Wook fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ivanov to the ground. Wook is now in Ivanov's guard.
Wook wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
Wook sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wook landing some decent shots from guard.
Ivanov 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.#T4#
Wook is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanov has wrist control.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Wook from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Wook drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wook tries to stand but Ivanov is controlling his head.
Vlask Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov stops Wook from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jichang Wook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wook, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jichang Wook! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Sab throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Ivanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sab's guard.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sab is trying to control the position but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sab on the ground.
Sab looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Sab keeps moving.
Sab is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sab is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sab is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sab is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Sab throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ivanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ivanov trying to control from half guard but Sab is working away.
Sab is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sab is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ivanov is tapping! Great win for Sab!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Sab! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
McGruff drops Kalinskio with a beautiful combination! Kalinskio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGruff is looking for the KO!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! McGruff has knocked Kalinskio down with a huge combo! McGruff steps away and waves a wobbly Kalinskio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Kalinskio is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from McGruff knocks Kalinskio out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scoot McGruff!
Joe Kalinskio spoke after the fight, saying 'He is weak, I should have won. This system is rigged! å¼·ããªã£ã¦æˆ»ã£ã¦ãã¾ã™ï¼'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Johannes pushes him off.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johannes pinned against the cage. Johannes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johannes is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.#TD#
Johannes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johannes lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johannes content to control rather than advance.
Johannes prevents Jones from improving his position.#T1#
Johannes throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Johannes thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
#SU#
Johannes decides to return to a standing position.
Johannes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Johannes shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Johannes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Johannes clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Johannes pulls guard.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Johannes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Johannes throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones trying to strike off his back.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Johannes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johannes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Johannes 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.#T3#
Well, if Johannes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johannes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Johannes trying to control the pace.
Johannes works his way into side control. #SUB#
Johannes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #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.
Johannes just content to control the position.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Johannes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jones shoots in but Johannes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mohammed Johannes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Jones.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Johannes forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Johannes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bender Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Johannes clinches up against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Johannes holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johannes to keep the fight standing.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mohammed Johannes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Jones.
Johannes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Johannes.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Johannes tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johannes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johannes, into his guard. #REVB#
Jones trying to control but Johannes is working from the bottom. #T1##ES#
Johannes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johannes pinned against the cage. Johannes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones is breathing heavily.#CL#
Johannes instigates a clinch.
Johannes tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position. #T2#
Johannes is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Johannes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johannes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johannes tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Johannes tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johannes's elbow. #TD#
Johannes pulls Jones into guard.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Johannes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Johannes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Johannes gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Jones tries to clinch but Johannes is having none of it.
A nice combination there by Jones.
#CUT2#It looks like Mohammed Johannes has been cut.
Jones thows a body kick. Johannes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johannes is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Johannes circles away and we're back to standing.
Johannes goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Johannes manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johannes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Johannes looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#T4#
Johannes pulls Jones in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Johannes is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Johannes dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones shoots in but Johannes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johannes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Johannes persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Johannes moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Johannes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position. #SUB#
Johannes has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control but Johannes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Johannes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johannes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johannes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Johannes clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Johannes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Johannes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones wants to clinch up but Johannes keeps it at a distance.
Mohammed Johannes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johannes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Johannes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johannes tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Johannes, which made it look bad. #CL#
Johannes drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
#TD2#
Jones gets control of Johannes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Johannes stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johannes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#T3#
Jones is looking to clinch but Johannes is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Johannes up against the cage.
Johannes goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johannes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johannes has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Johannes throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily. #TD#
Johannes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johannes works his way into full mount! #T4#
Johannes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mohammed Johannes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Johannes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johannes is taking a breather. Jones 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.
Bender Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammed Johannes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Johannes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johannes, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Johannes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones wants to clinch#TD#
and Begaye counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Begaye slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones has hold of Begaye's hands but Begaye slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Begaye's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Begaye scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones wants to improve his position but Begaye is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Begaye there.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Begaye lands strikes from half guard.
Begaye 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.
Begaye working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#It looks like Bender Jones has been cut.
Jones looks winded!
Begaye takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT#That has opened up Bender Jones's cut even more.
Begaye content to control rather than advance.
Begaye landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Begaye is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bender Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tallulah Begaye! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Matveychuk moves into the clinch.#TD#
Lejond successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Lejond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matveychuk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lejond is tightening it up a little... Matveychuk has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Matveychuk reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Matveychuk taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lejond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rock Lejond! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGruff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Hammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGruff is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGruff throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hammer lands a body shot.
Hammer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGruff is trying to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hammer jumps into guard, dragging McGruff to the mat.
McGruff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer pulls McGruff in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
McGruff tries to stand but Hammer is controlling from the bottom.
Hammer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammer 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#
McGruff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammer.
Hammer controlling the action here.
Hammer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB2#
Hammer is looking for a kimura here.
McGruff is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammer controlling the pace.
McGruff tries to get to full guard but Hammer has control of the leg.
Hammer slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SU2#
Hammer decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
McGruff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hammer sprawls well initially but McGruff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGruff.#CL2#
Hammer gets a clinch.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but McGruff turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scoot McGruff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maverick Hammer.#TD2#
Hammer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGruff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
McGruff content to stall in guard here.
McGruff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Hammer is controlling McGruff's posture.
McGruff trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Hammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer tries for a takedown but McGruff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGruff sprawls well. McGruff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Scoot McGruff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maverick Hammer.
McGruff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGruff swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammer.
McGruff attempts a counter takedown but Hammer avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hammer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Hammer trying to control the action but McGruff is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McGruff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGruff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammer on the ground.
McGruff prevents Hammer from improving position.
Hammer throws a strike aimed at the side of McGruff's head but McGruff avoids it well.
McGruff struggling a bit here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammer working the ground and pound but McGruff is defending the strikes.
Hammer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hammer trying to control the position but McGruff is working away.
McGruff tries to buck Hammer off but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer throws an elbow but McGruff slips to the side and avoids it well.
McGruff is not content to let Hammer control the position.
McGruff wants to control but Hammer postures up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Hammer darts in looking for a takedown but McGruff gets double underhooks and turns Hammer into the cage.
McGruff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGruff fails to land the takedown.
No luck for McGruff with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGruff or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer, which made it look bad.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGruff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGruff dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on McGruff's head and hops out.#T4#
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but McGruff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hammer.
Hammer tries to bum rush McGruff with a series of wild strikes but McGruff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGruff circles away.
McGruff seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGruff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammer sprawls well. Hammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGruff gets slowly back to his feet.
McGruff connects with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maverick Hammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGruff staying out of range there.
McGruff is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGruff swivels and escapes.
McGruff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but McGruff persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Scoot McGruff is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGruff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#It looks like Maverick Hammer has been cut.
Hammer dives in and grabs McGruff's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGruff pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.
Scoot McGruff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maverick Hammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGruff shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by McGruff.#T1#
Hammer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hammer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by McGruff.
McGruff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
McGruff doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown. McGruff tries to sprawl out of it but Hammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGruff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGruff misses with a low kick as Hammer jumps back.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by McGruff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGruff.
McGruff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGruff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammer somewhat.
McGruff misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Hammer moves into range and clinches up with McGruff.#BC#
McGruff manages to break the clinch.
McGruff throws a push kick but Hammer slaps the foot to one side. #T3##CL2#
Hammer forces McGruff back against the cage and clinches.
McGruff missing with knees to the body.
McGruff is trying to pull guard but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Hammer successfully pulls guard.
McGruff wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
McGruff looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hammer forces his way into half guard.
McGruff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammer. #T4#
Hammer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGruff's head.
Hammer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McGruff is refusing to be controlled, as Hammer sits in half guard.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but McGruff defending well.
Scoot McGruff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maverick Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maverick Hammer.
I've got Hammer 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maverick Hammer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Ivanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mantschuk counters with a nice leg kick.
Raik Mantschuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanov stalling in the clinch.
Ivanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Mantschuk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Ivanov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mantschuk regains guard.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantschuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantschuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov is looking to stand up but Mantschuk won't let him. #T1##SUB#
Ivanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mantschuk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ivanov, into his guard. #REVB#
Mantschuk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ivanov's guard.#SU2#
Mantschuk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mantschuk with a nice calf kick.
Ivanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mantschuk.
Mantschuk throws a front kick that sends Ivanov stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Mantschuk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ivanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ivanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Mantschuk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mantschuk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ivanov passes into half guard.
Mantschuk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ivanov.
Ivanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ivanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ivanov prevents Mantschuk from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov preventing the sweep. #SU#
Ivanov stands and steps away. Mantschuk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mantschuk scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Ivanov gets a takedown into half guard.
Mantschuk is staying active underneath Ivanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ivanov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Ivanov there.
Ivanov trying to control from half guard but Mantschuk is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mantschuk manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raik Mantschuk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mantschuk trying to control here.
Ivanov is nestled in close to Mantschuk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ivanov works his way into side control.
The strikes coming from Ivanov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov laying and praying for a moment but Mantschuk takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ivanov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Ivanov prevents Mantschuk from improving his position.
Ivanov wants to take a breather but Mantschuk is having none of it.
Ivanov wants to pass to mount but Mantschuk is defending the position.
Ivanov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mantschuk moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Mantschuk keeps moving.
Mantschuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mantschuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mantschuk controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself. #T3#
Ivanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mantschuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mantschuk thumps Ivanov with a low kick.
Mantschuk connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Ivanov scores with a takedown into Mantschuk's guard.
Mantschuk being controlled here, momentarily.
Mantschuk keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ivanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantschuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mantschuk is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vlask Ivanov 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#
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mantschuk avoids it really well and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Mantschuk.
Mantschuk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mantschuk thuds his shin into the meat of Ivanov's side.
Ivanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mantschuk scoring well with a low kick there.
Mantschuk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vlask Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantschuk with the inside leg kick.
Mantschuk with the inside leg kick.
Mantschuk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ivanov. That did some damage!
Ivanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mantschuk circles away.
Mantschuk scores with a head kick.
#T1#
Ivanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mantschuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Mantschuk throws a head kick that misses.
Mantschuk lands with a slapping head kick.
Ivanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mantschuk circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlask Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantschuk lands a leg kick that knocks Ivanov off balance momentarily.
Mantschuk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ivanov if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Mantschuk tenderised Ivanov's leg. Ivanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mantschuk lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
Ivanov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanov throws a strike but Mantschuk avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Ivanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Mantschuk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ivanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mantschuk on the ground.
Mantschuk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ivanov's guard.#SUB#
Ivanov has his foot on Mantschuk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mantschuk works his way back into a safe position though.
Mantschuk wants to stand but Ivanov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Mantschuk stands up and waves to Ivanov to follow him.
Mantschuk with a nice calf kick.
Mantschuk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ivanov. That did some damage!
Ivanov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3##CL#
Ivanov darts in and clinches Mantschuk up against the cage.
Mantschuk tries to stall but Ivanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mantschuk is trying to force a seperation but Ivanov has the dominant position.
Ivanov slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ivanov as Mantschuk tries to tie him up.
Mantschuk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ivanov is keeping busy.
Mantschuk is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ivanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mantschuk smiles and moves away.
Mantschuk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Ivanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mantschuk sprawls well initially but Ivanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mantschuk wants to stand back up but Ivanov manages to pass into side control.
Mantschuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vlask Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mantschuk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ivanov off and has taken his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Raik Mantschuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mantschuk 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vlask Ivanov! |
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