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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Peterson has a takedown stuffed.
Rashid fails to land with a series of punches.
Rashid tries to clinch there but Peterson circles away.
Rashid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rashid with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peterson counters with a series of strikes. Rashid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Rashid avoids them all with ease.
As Peterson looks to move away, Rashid throws a big counter combo but Peterson just gets out of the way.
Rashid goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rashid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Rashid.
Peterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rashid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Rashid closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Peterson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rashid is on him like a limpet, forcing Peterson back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rashid's efforts to push away.
Rashid trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Peterson is trying to pull guard but Rashid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arslan Rashid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JP Peterson.#TD2#
Peterson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rashid regains guard.
#SU2#
Peterson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Peterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rashid fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Peterson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rashid!
Rashid is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peterson is controlling him well.#ES#
Rashid explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Peterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Rashid breaks the clinch.
Peterson tries to clinch but Rashid is having none of it.
Rashid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rashid leaves Peterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rashid throws a right hand that Peterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Peterson also avoids with ease.
Rashid goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Peterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rashid is trying to improve his position.
Peterson cracks Rashid with a big elbow. #T3#
Rashid struggling a bit here.
Rashid manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rashid is breathing heavily.
Peterson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rashid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rashid has managed to get both his arms back between Peterson's legs - danger averted.
Rashid trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Rashid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rashid scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rashid wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Peterson seems keen to control Rashid's posture.#T4#
Rashid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peterson is keeping the position for now.
Peterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rashid is controlling him.
Rashid landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peterson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Peterson pulls Rashid in to control the position.
Rashid would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rashid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Peterson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but JP Peterson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rashid slaps away a takedown attempt from Peterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peterson lands a two punch combo.
#ROC2#
Rashid is rocked!#TD2#
Peterson lands a huge takedown. Rashid is out but the ref is slow to react and Peterson lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Rashid lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JP Peterson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Rashid shoots in for a takedown but Paw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Paw tries to clinch up.
Paw tries a head kick but it misses.
Paw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Paw instigates a clinch.
Paw jumps guard but Rashid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Rashid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paw wants to clinch but Rashid slips to the side#KD2#
and Rashid counters with a head kick that drops Paw to the mat! Paw scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Paw is rocked!#CL2#
Rashid moves into the clinch.
Oh Paw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rashid avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Paw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paw seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Rashid shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Rashid missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Rashid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Paw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paw taking some punishment here, with Rashid in his half guard.
Paw taking some punishment here, with Rashid in his half guard. #SUB2#
Rashid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paw has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paw regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rashid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Paw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paw seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Paw has momentary wrist control but Rashid slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Rashid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rashid has managed to get both his arms back between Paw's legs - danger averted.
Rashid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Rashid looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rashid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rashid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paw's head.
Paw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Paw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rashid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rashid scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rashid postures up in Paw's guard and throws a big left but Paw blocks it.
Rashid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Paw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Paw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rashid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rashid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rashid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rashid wants to stand but Paw has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rashid landing with the ground and pound.
Paw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rashid postures up and lands a big shot to Paw's brow. #T4#
Paw 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.
Rashid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rashid is working Paw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rashid sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paw throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Paw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rashid's guard. #REVR#
Rashid pulls Paw in close to prevent any damage.
Paw passes Rashid's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rashid actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arslan Rashid dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Paw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rashid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rashid's waist but Rashid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paw off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Paw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rashid shoots in looking for a takedown but Paw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rashid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paw is looking for a counter combo.
Rashid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Paw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Rashid explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rashid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD#
Rashid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Rashid is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Paw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rashid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Rashid manages to break the clinch.
Paw does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Paw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rashid as he jumps to the side.
As Paw backs off Rashid throws a huge counter combo but Paw manages to avoid it all.
Paw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rashid counters with a left and a right that stings Paw.
Rashid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paw.#CL#
Paw pushes Rashid up against the cage in a clinch.
Rashid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paw backwards.
Paw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Rashid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paw steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rashid. That one must have hurt.
Paw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rashid is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rashid tries to avoid it but Paw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rashid to the ground. Rashid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rashid!
#CUT2#
It looks like Bart Paw has been cut.#CL2#
Rashid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paw, pushing him back against the cage.
Rashid prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rashid just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Rashid manages to pull guard.
Rashid keeping full guard, as Paw tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Rashid working for a triangle but Paw defends it easily.
Rashid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rashid is trying to hold Paw in close to prevent damage but Paw has managed to pass into half guard.
#ES2#
Rashid has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Paw is on him like a limpet, forcing Rashid back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Paw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paw lands a high kick!
Rashid misses with a few strikes there.
Rashid tries a head kick but it misses.
Rashid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rashid is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Rashid takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Rashid manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rashid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paw is controlling him.
Rashid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paw controls the pace.
Paw landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arslan Rashid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bart Paw's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Paw has closed the distance and engaged Rashid in a clinch.
Paw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Paw jumps guard but Rashid stands there with Paw around his waist. Paw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Paw jumps guard.
Paw pulls Rashid in to control the position.
Rashid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rashid wants to control from the top but Paw keeps moving.
Paw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paw tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paw is pulling down on Rashid's head. It's preventing any offense from Rashid, at least for the moment.
Rashid landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Rashid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Paw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rashid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rashid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rashid throws a strike but Paw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Paw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rashid on the ground.
Paw wants to control from the top but Rashid keeps moving.
Rashid is looking to stand up but Paw isn't so interested in that idea.
Paw distracts Rashid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paw is in close to Rashid's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Rashid looking for a sweep. Not yet Rashid, not yet.
Paw wants to pass the guard but Rashid is keeping the position.
Paw is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Rashid has an active guard here but Paw has managed to pass into half guard.
Paw looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paw scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Paw working Rashid over with strikes.
Rashid is looking to improve his position.
#ES2#
Rashid pushes Paw off and gets back to his feet.
Bart Paw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paw leaves Rashid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rashid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Paw clinches up with Rashid and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rashid.
Paw tries to break the clinch but Rashid is controlling the position.
Paw throws a head punch that misses. #T4##BC2#
Rashid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy body kick from Paw
and Rashid counters with a nice body kick.
Paw wants to clinch up but Rashid keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Rashid closes the distance and pushes Paw back into the cage.#BC#
Paw breaks the clinch.
Arslan Rashid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rashid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paw circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rashid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rashid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rashid fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paw keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Paw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rashid tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Paw is in Rashid's guard.
Bart Paw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arslan Rashid is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paw being controlled here momentarily.
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 Bart Paw.
Well Rashid 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arslan Rashid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Rashid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stones but Stones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rashid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Stones tries to keep at a distance but Rashid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stones is working for takedown but Rashid is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rashid has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rashid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stones managing to block the knees to the body from Rashid.
Stones tries to pull guard but Rashid holds him up against the cage and eventually Stones drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stones jumps guard but Rashid stands there with Stones around his waist. Stones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arslan Rashid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Stones.
Stones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rashid is trying to break the clinch but Stones has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Rashid is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stones to keep the fight standing.
Stones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rashid after a bit of a struggle.
Rashid gets underhooks to prevent Stones's takedown attempt.
Rashid wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rashid lands a knee to the body.
#TD2#
Stones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rashid landing with the ground and pound.
Rashid passes into half guard.
Rashid wants to take a breather but Stones is having none of it.
Stones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Rashid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rashid. #SUB2#
Stones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Stones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rashid pulls his head out easily.
Stones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rashid throwing shots but Stones is blocking nicely.
Rashid trying to control from half guard but Stones is working away.
Stones controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rashid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Rashid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rashid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rashid working over Stones with some ground and pound. Stones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rashid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stones defending well though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rashid lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#
Stones is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rashid lands a nice short elbow.
Stones is still in real trouble! Can Rashid finish him?
Stones taking some punishment here, with Rashid in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rashid lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Stones quite badly. Stones pulls Rashid in close trying to recover. Rashid postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Stones on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Stones doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arslan Rashid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Rashid misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rashid tries to work over Cruz's front leg with a kick but Cruz checks it.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Rashid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rashid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rashid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Rashid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Cruz backs off Rashid throws a huge counter combo but Cruz manages to avoid it all.
Rashid fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rashid dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Rashid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Rashid counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cruz!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Cruz sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rashid.
Rashid wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rashid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rashid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz seems keen to control Rashid's posture.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz continues to stall.#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.#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rashid is aware though and is defending well.
Rashid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rashid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rashid postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Rashid lands a couple of elbows.
Rashid prevents Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Rashid postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rashid's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rashid defends well.
Rashid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rashid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rashid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Rashid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rashid lands a couple of digs.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rashid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rashid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Rashid is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Cruz is pulling down on Rashid's head to control his posture.
Cruz has momentary wrist control but Rashid slips an elbow through the middle.
Rashid trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Rashid distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rashid working some strikes from top position.
Rashid wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Rashid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rashid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Rashid stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arslan Rashid dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Rashid gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Rashid darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Rashid into the cage.
Rashid throws a leg kick #TD#
so Cruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rashid keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #SU#
Cruz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Rashid is looking for the big counter here.
Darko Cruz 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.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rashid as he avoids it easily.
Rashid tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cruz tries to sprawl but Rashid drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cruz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rashid is on him like a limpet, forcing Cruz back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Rashid tries to circle away but Cruz has him pinned against the cage.#T1##TD#
Cruz manages to pull guard.
Cruz trying to control the position.
Rashid distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rashid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rashid lands a couple of elbows.
Rashid controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rashid preventing the sweep.
Rashid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rashid preventing the sweep.
Rashid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Rashid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rashid cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Rashid has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cruz is proving hard to escape from.
Rashid is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rashid passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rashid lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Rashid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rashid has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Rashid is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rashid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rashid's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Rashid from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rashid is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Rashid landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Rashid has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cruz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rashid is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cruz pulls down on the head and he's put Rashid to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darko Cruz!
After the fight, Darko Cruz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Rashid shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Armstrong's guard.
Rashid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rashid throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rashid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armstrong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rashid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rashid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rashid throws an elbow that misses. Armstrong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rashid's guard. Nice move by Armstrong!#REVB#
Armstrong distracts Rashid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rashid wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong 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. #T1#
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rashid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rashid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rashid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Armstrong controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rashid is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rashid throws a big elbow that misses. #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.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rashid is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Armstrong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Armstrong has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Armstrong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
Armstrong trying to control but Rashid is working from the bottom.
Armstrong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Armstrong postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Rashid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armstrong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Rashid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rashid wants to control the position but Armstrong says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Armstrong not doing much here.
Rashid wants to get back to full guard.
Armstrong controlling the pace.
Armstrong prevents Rashid from improving his position.
Armstrong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rashid takes one on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good standup being displayed there by Armstrong as he connects with a hook.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ajax Armstrong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rashid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rashid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rashid seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rashid is looking for a counter combo.
Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but Rashid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rashid. #TD#
Rashid shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rashid showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Armstrong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rashid keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Rashid shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Rashid has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Armstrong has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rashid regains guard immediately.
Rashid wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Rashid is looking to improve his position.
Rashid keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Armstrong prevents Rashid from improving his position.#SUB#
Rashid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Armstrong trying to mount his opponent but Rashid defends it. #T2##SUB#
Rashid actively working from the bottom here.
Rashid is pressing down on Armstrong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Armstrong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Armstrong is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Rashid has his foot on Armstrong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armstrong works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rashid is on top in guard.
#REVR##ES2#
Armstrong has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rashid is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Armstrong moves into range and clinches up with Rashid.
Rashid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong avoids it.#TD#
Rashid ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rashid no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Rashid keeps moving.
Armstrong controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Rashid keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Armstrong is in close to Rashid's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Rashid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armstrong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Armstrong 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.
Rashid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ajax Armstrong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Rashid shows good takedown defense.
Rashid keeps the fight on the outside.
Rashid avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Armstrong feints and as Rashid raises his hands in defense, Armstrong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Rashid manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Rashid moves out of range easily. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rashid.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Rashid working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Rashid goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Armstrong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rashid's guard! Nice work there by Armstrong!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
Armstrong won't allow Rashid to get back to his feet.
Rashid trying to keep a closed guard but Armstrong is proving a slippery customer.
Armstrong content to stall in guard here.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Armstrong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Armstrong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rashid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Armstrong prevents Rashid from getting back to his feet.
Armstrong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Rashid is retaining full guard.
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Rashid counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that Rashid avoids nicely.
Rashid wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown. Rashid tries to sprawl out of it but Armstrong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rashid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rashid went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arslan Rashid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rashid manages to avoid it.
Rashid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Armstrong manages to circle out of the way.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rashid manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
Arslan Rashid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ajax Armstrong.#CL#
Rashid forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Rashid lands a takedown into guard.
Rashid working some strikes from top position.
Rashid throwing strikes from guard but Armstrong blocks nicely.
Rashid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armstrong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ajax Armstrong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Rashid tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Rashid postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it. #SUB#
Rashid has gone for a leg lock! Armstrong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rashid's guard.#REVB#
Armstrong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rashid keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Arslan Rashid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 Arslan Rashid.
I think Armstrong 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ajax Armstrong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Scullion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scullion is looking to work some ground and pound but Rashid has wrist control.
Scullion wants to control from the top but Rashid keeps moving.
Scullion landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rashid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scullion defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scullion 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Scullion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scullion trying to control the position from guard on top but Rashid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scullion wants to pass the guard but Rashid is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Scullion feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2##SUB#
Rashid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scullion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scullion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rashid wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Scullion is now in half guard.
Rashid throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3#
Scullion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rashid keeps working.
Scullion wants to free his trapped foot but Rashid is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rashid tries to roll over but Scullion keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rashid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rashid has hold of Scullion's hands but Scullion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scullion scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Scullion not doing much here.
Rashid tries to get to full guard but Scullion has control of the leg.
Rashid trying to control here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scullion 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koala Scullion dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rashid shoots in for a double leg but Scullion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Scullion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scullion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scullion misses with an elbow over the top.
Rashid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scullion is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arslan Rashid. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Scullion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Scullion instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Scullion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Scullion has managed to clinch.
Scullion is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Scullion has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rashid is trying to keep an underhook but Scullion manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Rashid has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Scullion escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Scullion!
Scullion staying calm.
Rashid is working to avoid the ground and pound but Scullion connects with a decent elbow.
Scullion is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rashid's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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Rashid prevents Scullion from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scullion is looking to take a break and control but Rashid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rashid is pushing Scullion's head away, looking to escape. Scullion manages to hold on to the position though.
Scullion tries to get to his feet but Rashid is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Scullion in his guard.
Rashid wants to sweep here but Scullion controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Scullion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rashid's guard.
Scullion throws a strike but Rashid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rashid trying to control but Scullion is working from the bottom.
Scullion wants to stand and escape but Rashid is having none of it. #SUB#
Rashid 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.
Scullion working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Scullion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rashid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rashid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Scullion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rashid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Scullion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Scullion cracks Rashid with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koala Scullion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Scullion shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Rashid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scullion pulls his head out easily.
Scullion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scullion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rashid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rashid is looking to control Scullion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rashid avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rashid wants to get back to full guard but Scullion has passed into side control.#T1#
Scullion tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rashid is trying to control Scullion's posture but Scullion avoids it.
Rashid is looking for a sweep.
Scullion working away.
Scullion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rashid keeps working.
Scullion in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rashid is trying to control Scullion's posture but Scullion avoids it.
Rashid is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rashid tries to bench press Scullion off him but Scullion keeps the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rashid taking punishment in the form of punches.
Scullion controls the position.
Scullion wants to stand but Rashid is controlling his arm.
Scullion wants to control but Rashid is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rashid shoots in for a takedown but Scullion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Scullion dives in and grabs Rashid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rashid pushes down on Scullion's head and hops out.
Scullion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rashid avoids it really well and circles away.
Rashid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rashid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scullion.
Arslan Rashid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koala Scullion.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scullion stuffs the takedown.
Scullion throws a counter combo.
Scullion misses with a takedown attempt
and Rashid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rashid shoots for a double leg takedown but Scullion sprawls well. He's pushed Rashid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Scullion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Rashid uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rashid slaps away a takedown attempt from Scullion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rashid tries to counter with a takedown but Scullion is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rashid shoots in for a takedown but Scullion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arslan Rashid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koala Scullion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No joy there for Scullion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koala Scullion.
Well Scullion 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koala Scullion!
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Event:
IFC FIGHTS
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Fathead with a hook.
Fathead throws a body punch but Rashid moves out of range.
Rashid tries to counter with a clinch but Fathead shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick misses from Rashid.
Fathead lands a really nice looking cross but Rashid seems unphased.
Fathead throws a series of punches but Rashid avoids them all with ease.
As Fathead backs off Rashid throws a huge counter combo but Fathead manages to avoid it all.
Fathead lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Rashid is rocked!
Rashid walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Fathead swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thom Fathead!
Thom Fathead tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Rashid lands a front kick.#CL#
Rashid forces Patriot back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Rashid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rashid scores with a leg kick.
Patriot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rashid defends well and Patriot ends up having to push Rashid into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Patriot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Patriot has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Rashid counters with a crisp one two that drops Patriot! Rashid thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Patriot to his feet! Patriot is in big trouble!#ROC#
Patriot is rocked!
Patriot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Rashid looks to land a combination but Patriot avoids it well. #CL#
Rashid moves into the clinch.
Patriot has Rashid pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Patriot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rashid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Patriot is fending him off so far but Rashid persists. Nope, Patriot circles away and we're back to standing.
Patriot wants to counter with a clinch but Rashid pushes him away.#T1#
Patriot shoots in but no luck this time.
Arslan Rashid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altin Patriot.
Patriot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rashid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patriot is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Patriot closes the distance and pushes Rashid back into the cage.
Rashid tries to work over Patriot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patriot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rashid to keep the fight standing.
Patriot looks winded!
Rashid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Patriot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rashid backwards.
Rashid scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Patriot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Rashid moves into the clinch.
Rashid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patriot backwards.
Rashid is trying to push Patriot away but Patriot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2##BC#
Rashid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patriot has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rashid throws a nice looking combination but Patriot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patriot wants to counter the offense by Rashid and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Rashid has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rashid's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Patriot stalling against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rashid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rashid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Patriot manages to pull 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.
Patriot keeping moving, preventing Rashid from controlling successfully.
Rashid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rashid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Rashid trying to stand up but can't free himself from Patriot's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rashid wants to control from the top but Patriot keeps moving.
Rashid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rashid trying to control but Patriot is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SU#
Rashid stands and steps away. Patriot gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rashid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rashid misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Patriot takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Rashid tries to land knees in the clinch but Patriot avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Rashid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Patriot rushes Rashid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Patriot breaks from the clinch.
Patriot shoots in but no luck this time.
Rashid goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Patriot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rashid wants to control but Patriot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arslan Rashid dominated that 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.
#R2#
Rashid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patriot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rashid defends well and Patriot ends up having to push Rashid into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Patriot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Rashid.
#CL2#
Patriot instigates a clinch.
Patriot is trying to pull guard but Rashid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Patriot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rashid's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patriot tries to pull guard but Rashid holds him up against the cage and eventually Patriot drops back down to his feet.
Arslan Rashid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altin Patriot.
Rashid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Patriot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Patriot stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Rashid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Patriot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rashid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patriot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rashid is fending him off so far but Patriot persists. Nope, Rashid circles away and we're back to standing.
Patriot is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Rashid.
Patriot wants to counter the offense by Rashid and move into the clinch position.
Rashid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patriot tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rashid tries to bum rush Patriot with a series of wild strikes but Patriot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patriot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Patriot shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rashid has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Patriot is on him like a limpet, forcing Rashid back against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Rashid manages to break the clinch.
Arslan Rashid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patriot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patriot wants it to stay on the feet.
Rashid feints and then cracks Patriot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Patriot down.
Patriot misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rashid.
Rashid dives in for a single leg takedown but Patriot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Patriot slips a jab and a cross from Rashid.
Patriot fails with a takedown attempt. #T3##CL#
Rashid has closed the distance and engaged Patriot in a clinch.
Rashid wants to get back to striking at distance but Patriot won't allow it.
Rashid wants to get back to striking at distance but Patriot won't allow it.
#BC#
Rashid manages to break the clinch.
Patriot has a takedown stuffed.
Rashid misses with a double jab.
Rashid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Patriot tries to counter with a clinch but Rashid shakes him off and moves away.
Patriot avoids the head kick by Rashid.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rashid.
#T4##TD2#
Rashid gets caught flat footed, as Patriot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rashid working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Rashid working for submissions but it's allowed Patriot to get to half guard.
Rashid tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Patriot has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rashid reaches up to try and control the position but Patriot seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rashid rolls and tries to escape and now Patriot has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arslan Rashid dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rashid misses with a head kick.
Arslan Rashid is winning the standup battle so far.
Patriot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rashid.
Rashid ducks under a wild hook from Patriot.
Rashid throws a nice looking combination but Patriot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Patriot moves into the clinch.
Rashid can't break the clinch.
Patriot blocking some punches.
#BC#
Rashid breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patriot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rashid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rashid is looking to slow Patriot down with leg kicks.
Patriot has a takedown stuffed.
Patriot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Rashid instigates a clinch.
Rashid is trying to break the clinch but Patriot has him pressed against the cage.
Patriot leaning against his opponent.
Patriot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rashid walks away with a smile on his face. Patriot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arslan Rashid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altin Patriot.
Rashid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Patriot's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Patriot.
Patriot looks to score with a jab to the body but Rashid is just out of range.
Rashid explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Rashid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patriot, pushing him back against the cage.
Rashid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patriot can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Rashid.
Arslan Rashid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Patriot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Patriot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rashid's efforts to push away.
A short left from Rashid. #BC#
Rashid breaks from the clinch.
Rashid misses with a two punch combination.
Patriot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Patriot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rashid.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rashid tries to close the distance and clinch but Patriot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rashid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Patriot.
Rashid plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rashid scores with a head kick.
#T3#
Patriot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rashid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rashid, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Patriot has Rashid up against the cage in a clinch.
Patriot is trying to pull guard but Rashid has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patriot.
Patriot effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Patriot breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Rashid connects with a high kick.
Rashid throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rashid throws a series of punches but Patriot moves out of range.
Patriot steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rashid.
Rashid throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Patriot blocks a head kick by Rashid.
Patriot takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Patriot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Patriot showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Rashid makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arslan Rashid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rashid, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arslan Rashid!
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