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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Keita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Connor stalks Keita and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Keita's face. Keita staggers backwards, shaken.
Keita misses with an uppercut. Connor saw that one coming.
Keita tries to clinch up.
Connor misses with a head kick.
Keita feinted with a counter takedown.
Connor stuffs the takedown attempt from Keita. Keita gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connor.#CL2#
Connor clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Keita wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keita drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keita fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keita tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keita misses with a wild body shot.
Connor darts in looking for a takedown but Keita gets double underhooks and turns Connor into the cage. #CL2#
Connor closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Connor pulls guard successfully.
Keita passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Keita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Connor, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB#
Keita is trying to get an arm triangle but Connor is defending well. #SUB#
Keita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Connor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keita working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Keita controls the position.#T3#
Keita tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Keita wants to control but Connor is keeping him busy.
Connor holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Connor is letting Keita control him for a moment.
Keita lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Keita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Keita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Connor looks to move to half guard but instead Keita has passed into mount! Damn!
Keita trying to control but Connor is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Keita has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Connor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Connor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Connor tries to hold on but Keita postures up.
Keita fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#
Connor is rocked!#SUB#
Keita has control of Connor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Connor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Keita is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Connor goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Keita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hamza Keita!
An out of breath Hamza Keita thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Dickweed gets the takedown into side control.
Dickweed works to advance to full mount. Connor defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dickweed controlling the position easily from mount.
Dickweed is trying to take his opponent's back.
Connor can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor has given up his back. Will we see Dickweed going for some submissions?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickweed controls the action.
Connor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dickweed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Connor is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Dickweed looking to break Connor's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Connor remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dickweed will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dickweed not allowing Connor to control his hands. #SUB#
Dickweed tightening his grip on Connor, looking for the choke.
We've been hearing good reports from Dickweed'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.#SUB#
Dickweed working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Connor is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Dickweed has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Connor taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Professor Dickweed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Connor closes the distance and clinches up with Keita, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes Keita against the cage but Keita circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Connor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Connor takes the fight into the clinch.
Keita is trying to force a seperation but Connor has the dominant position.#BC2#
Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Keita feints and as Connor raises his hands in defense, Keita changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Connor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Connor tries to land a front kick but Keita steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keita fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor walks into a left hand. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Keita misses the target.
Keita tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Connor stuffs the takedown.
Connor walks into a stiff left hand from Keita.#TD#
Keita closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Connor did well to prevent Keita getting side control.
Connor trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Keita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Connor defends it well.
Connor is looking to control Keita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Connor avoid being mounted?
Keita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connor keeps working. #T2#
Connor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Keita working over Connor with some ground and pound. Connor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Keita is trying to control. Connor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Keita is working for a kimura but Connor is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keita tries to pass to full mount but Connor defends it.
Connor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Connor wants to control but Keita is keeping busy.
Keita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connor keeps working. #SUB#
Keita seems to be working for a kimura but Connor defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Connor can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Keita wants to work for an arm triangle but Connor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Keita missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Keita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Connor has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Keita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Connor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Connor is refusing to be controlled, as Keita sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connor is looking to get back to is feet but Keita passes into side control.
#SUB#
Keita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Connor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Keita dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Keita.
Connor wants to counter with a clinch but Keita pushes him away.
Keita shoots in for a double leg but Connor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Keita shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Connor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Keita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connor is fending him off so far but Keita persists. Nope, Connor circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor darts in looking for a takedown but Keita gets double underhooks and turns Connor into the cage.
Keita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Keita decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Keita seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Connor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hamza Keita!
Hamza Keita seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Lapris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lapris throws a lazy uppercut
and Connor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carlos Lapris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapris misses the jab.
Connor tries to clinch up.
Lapris misses with a wild body shot.
Connor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lapris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lapris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Lapris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lapris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Lapris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapris throws a jab when Connor was well out of range.
A jab from Lapris misses.
Connor defending well as Lapris loads up on a big left hand.
Connor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lapris stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Lapris misses with a shot to the body
and Connor counters with a series of strikes. Lapris will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lapris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connor.
Connor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lapris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connor.
Connor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lapris.
Connor tries to clinch there but Lapris circles away.
And Lapris tries to counter it with a takedown but Connor pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Lapris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Connor's guard.
Lapris pushes down on Connor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lapris passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Connor!
Lapris wants to control the pace but Connor is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapris lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connor is working to get back to half guard.
Lapris tries to control but Connor wriggling away.
Lapris avoids the attempt from Connor to control.#SUB2#
Lapris is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Connor is surviving well by controlling Lapris's body position as best he can.
Lapris punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lapris prevents Connor from getting the reversal.
Connor is bucking up trying to escape but Lapris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connor trying desperately to get to his feet.
Connor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Connor tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Connor wants to hold on but Lapris pushes him away.
Connor working to try and regain half guard.
Lapris throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lapris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lapris tries to control but Connor wriggling away.
BOOM! Lapris connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Connor wants to control but Lapris is having none of it.
Connor tries to reverse the position but Lapris maintains control.#T4#
Lapris won't let Connor get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lapris controlling his opponent.
Lapris lands a nice shot to the head.
Lapris is landing with some decent strikes but Connor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Connor is looking to improve his position but Lapris isn't that keen on the idea.
Lapris raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lapris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Connor tries to lock up and control but Lapris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Lapris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lapris.
Horrible takedown attempt by Connor or perhaps it was just good defense by Lapris, which made it look bad.
Connor tests Lapris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lapris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Connor defends it nicely.
Connor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lapris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Lapris shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Lapris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Lapris gets a double leg takedown into Connor's guard.
Connor keeping moving, preventing Lapris from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lapris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lapris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lapris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lapris wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving.
Lapris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Connor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lapris is controlling him.
Lapris passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Connor tries to improve position but can't.
Lapris fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lapris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connor keeps working.
Connor can't do much from the bottom here.
Lapris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lapris trying to control the position but Connor is working away.
Lapris might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Connor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Lapris working away.
Connor is being controlled here.
Lapris is looking to take a break and control but Connor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lapris working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lapris is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lapris just misses with a punch to the body.
Connor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lapris.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Lapris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Lapris gets tackled into the cage by Connor. Connor maintains the clinch.
Connor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Connor breaks the clinch.
Lapris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Connor fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lapris throws a body punch but Connor moves out of range.
Connor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Lapris feints and as Connor raises his hands in defense, Lapris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lapris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Connor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Lapris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Connor tries to clinch but Lapris is having none of it.
Lapris shoots in but no luck this time.
Connor shoots in but no luck this time.
Lapris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Connor tries to counter by clinching up but Lapris breaks away and moves out of range.
Lapris throws out a loose jab but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lapris manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Lapris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lapris is looking for a kimura here.
Carlos Lapris has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor is not content to let Lapris control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Lapris is trying to work for a kimura but Connor is defending well.
#SUB2#
Lapris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lapris trying to control the action but Connor is working from the bottom.
Lapris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Connor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Connor is looking to control Lapris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Connor avoid being mounted?
Lapris wants to take a breather but Connor is having none of it.
Connor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Connor wants to control but Lapris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lapris tries to pass to full mount but Connor defends it.
Lapris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connor keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Connor is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Lapris shoots in but Connor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Connor is looking to counter the offense by Lapris and move into the clinch.
Lapris misses with a hook to the body
and Connor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Lapris as Connor shoots in.
Lapris shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Lapris.
Lapris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lapris tries for a takedown but Connor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Connor clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Connor drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES#
Connor pushes Lapris off and gets back to his feet.
Lapris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Connor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lapris somewhat.#T4#
Lapris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connor is fending him off so far but Lapris persists. Nope, Connor circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Connor rushes Lapris and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lapris blocks it with crossed arms.
Connor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lapris smiles and moves away.
A big left from Lapris misses.
Connor tries to counter with a takedown but Lapris is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connor.
Lapris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Connor tries to avoid it but Lapris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Connor to the ground. Connor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lapris throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Connor moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lapris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Connor prevents it.
#BC#
Connor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lapris 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Lapris!
A very excited looking Carlos Lapris rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmie Connor (ranked 23066 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yayi Zinsou (ranked 3832 p4p, 452 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jimmie Connor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Connor (0) vs (2) Zinsou
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.
Zinsou passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (0) vs (5) Zinsou
Zinsou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Connor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zinsou working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zinsou advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Connor (0) vs (7) Zinsou
Zinsou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zinsou looking for a guillotine from mount but Connor is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor holds of for dear life.
Zinsou wants to finish this one by submission but Connor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zinsou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou prevents Connor from getting the reversal.
Zinsou has hold of Connor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Connor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zinsou swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Connor is now in Zinsou's guard. A big mistake from Zinsou there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (2) vs (7) Zinsou
Connor trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Zinsou keeping full guard, as Connor tries to pass.
Zinsou trying to control the position here.
Zinsou is trying to control the position but Connor postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Connor manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (2) vs (9) Zinsou
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Connor tries to get out of the position.
Zinsou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving.
Connor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zinsou on the ground.
Connor keeping full guard, as Zinsou tries to pass.
Zinsou pushing down on Connor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zinsou is looking for a kimura here.
Zinsou is working for a kimura but Connor is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to get to full guard but Zinsou has control of the leg.
Connor trying to control but Zinsou postures up.
Zinsou tries to pass to full mount but Connor defends it.
Zinsou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zinsou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor is looking to control Zinsou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Connor avoid being mounted?
Zinsou looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zinsou looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou is looking to stall here but Connor recovers full guard.
Zinsou trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Connor dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (4) vs (9) Zinsou
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou is pulling down on Connor's head. It's preventing any offense from Connor, at least for the moment.
Zinsou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zinsou working for a triangle but Connor defends it easily.
Zinsou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zinsou controlling Connor's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Connor postures up.
Connor looking to pass the guard.
Zinsou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (4) vs (11) Zinsou
Zinsou trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Zinsou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (4) vs (14) Zinsou
Zinsou goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Connor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zinsou but great work by Connor. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Connor (8) vs (14) Zinsou
Zinsou is looking to reverse the position.
Zinsou keeps trying to improve his position.
Zinsou manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (8) vs (16) Zinsou
Connor is not content to let Zinsou control the position.
Zinsou seems to be working for a kimura but Connor defends the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Connor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zinsou seems to be working for a kimura but Connor defends the submission attempt.
Connor gets back to full guard.
Zinsou trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zinsou is looking for a kimura but Connor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zinsou to get the leverage.
Zinsou is keen to just control but Connor is a slippery customer.
Zinsou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zinsou is working for a kimura but Connor is defending it quite comfortably.
Connor is refusing to be controlled, as Zinsou sits in half guard.
Zinsou uses his free foot to push down on Connor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Connor. Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (8) vs (19) Zinsou
Zinsou content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou working for a submission but Connor is keeping him at bay.
Zinsou working for a submission but Connor is keeping him at bay.
Zinsou working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zinsou wants to finish this one by submission but Connor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zinsou.
Zinsou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Connor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zinsou is trying to control. Connor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zinsou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Connor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zinsou wants to take a breather but Connor is having none of it.
Zinsou is looking for a kimura here.
Zinsou passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (8) vs (22) Zinsou
Zinsou controlling the position.
Zinsou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Connor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zinsou but great work by Connor. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Connor (12) vs (22) Zinsou
Connor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zinsou can't do much from the bottom here.
Zinsou manages to work his way to half guard, despite Connor's best efforts.
Zinsou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Connor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zinsou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zinsou working a defensive guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinsou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (12) vs (24) Zinsou
Zinsou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zinsou is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Connor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Connor has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (14) vs (24) Zinsou
Zinsou controls Connor momentarily but Connor frees himself.
Well,Connor is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Zinsou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Connor manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (14) vs (26) Zinsou
Connor can't keep his opponent in guard - Zinsou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zinsou seems to be looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zinsou is trying to control. Connor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zinsou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Connor defends it well.
Zinsou is working for a kimura but Connor is defending it quite comfortably.
Zinsou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Connor is just riding it out for now. Zinsou eventually gives up the hold.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zinsou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Connor wants to control but Zinsou is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zinsou wants to work for an arm triangle but Connor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zinsou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Connor defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zinsou wins on points by 26 to 14.
After the fight, Yayi Zinsou 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: Aug 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Connor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gluhovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Gluhovic connects with the punch.
Connor leaves his chin hanging out and Gluhovic seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Connor crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerardo Gluhovic!
A victorious Gerardo Gluhovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2017 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Ting Wong. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimmie Connor has been cut.
Ting Wong's coach down at Archon Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ting Wong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Connor walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Connor limp body while Ting Wong jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sum Ting Wong!
After winning the bout, Sum Ting Wong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Connor sees coming a mile off.
Connor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Thiago shows good takedown defense.
Thiago bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Connor tries to clinch
and Thiago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Connor thinking.
Thiago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Connor.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thiago.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thiago.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thiago.
Thiago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thiago connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago connects with an inside leg kick.
Thiago's jab looks to have found its range, popping Connor under the eye.#KD#
Thiago lands a big right hand that sends Connor crashing to the mat! Thiago stays standing though and waves Connor back to his feet!#ROC#
Connor is rocked!
A good leg kick by Thiago.
Connor is still on wobbly legs! Can Thiago finish him?
Thiago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Connor. That did some damage!#T1#
Thiago lands a front kick.
Connor looks winded!
Thiago sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Connor's defenses. It connects perfectly with Connor's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
A very excited looking Thiago Thiago made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Connor closes the distance but Gluhovic moves to the side
and Gluhovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Connor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gluhovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gluhovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Connor tries to clinch
letting Gluhovic counter with a right hand.
Connor looks to clinch
and Gluhovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gluhovic lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Connor is rocked!
Gluhovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Connor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Gluhovic closes the distance and pushes Connor back into the cage.
Connor seems to have got his legs back now.
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!#KD2#
Gluhovic drops Connor onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Connor is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gluhovic creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Connor with a big uppercut! Connor tries to clinch up but Gluhovic pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Connor to the mat! Connor covers up and Gluhovic unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gerardo Gluhovic!
After winning the bout, Gerardo Gluhovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Connor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
American gets full guard.
American trying to strike off his back.
American has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
American is pulling down on Connor's head. It's preventing any offense from Connor, at least for the moment.
American 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#
American lands with a punch from half guard.
American lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
American is looking for a kimura here.
American slips a nice elbow through Connor's hands, connecting with Connor's forehead.#T1#
American looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
American is nestled in close to Connor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Connor is rocked!
American keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oh Connor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
American wants to take a breather but Connor is having none of it.
American works his foot free and advances to mount.
American lands a big shot to the head and Connor winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). All American!
After the big win, All American made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Connor fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Pulatov. No joy for Connor on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Pulatov. No joy for Connor on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulatov scores with a jab.
Connor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pulatov swivels and escapes.
Pulatov circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Connor tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Pulatov wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramil Pulatov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ramil Pulatov made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Nazir slaps away a takedown attempt from Connor, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Connor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nazir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Connor is trying to pull guard but Nazir has him pressed against the cage.
Nazir is looking to take this one to the mat.
Connor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nazir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Connor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Connor tries to keep at a distance but Nazir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nazir fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Connor breaks from the clinch.
Nazir looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Connor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Nazir tries to keep at a distance but Connor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nazir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Connor after a bit of a struggle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Connor.#TD#
Connor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nazir stands up over Connor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Connor is trying to keep Nazir in close.
Nazir trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Connor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Nazir is looking to work some ground and pound but Connor has wrist control.
Nazir wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving.
Connor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazir wanted to stand there but Connor had control of the position.
Nazir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nazir lands a couple of elbows.
Connor controlling Nazir's posture.
Nazir trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Nazir scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Nazir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Connor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Connor holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nazir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Connor but Connor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nazir with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Connor to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Connor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Connor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nazir wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4##TD#
Connor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Connor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Connor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Connor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Connor stops Nazir from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nazir working a defensive guard here.
Connor passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor 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#
Nazir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nazir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor shoots for a double leg takedown but Nazir sprawls well. He's pushed Connor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nazir let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nazir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Connor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nazir somewhat.
Connor scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor looks for a takedown but Nazir sprawls well.
Nazir misses with a hook
and Connor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nazir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Connor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nazir somewhat.
Jimmie Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nazir closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nazir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Connor defends well and Nazir ends up having to push Connor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raheem Nazir.
Connor jabs Nazir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nazir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connor circles away.#CL#
Connor closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Connor successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connor is keeping the position for now.
Nazir trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Nazir is breathing heavily.#T2##SUB#
Connor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nazir defends it easily.
Connor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazir's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Nazir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Nazir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Connor throwing strikes from guard but Nazir blocks nicely.
Connor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nazir can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Connor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Connor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nazir tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Connor 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.
Connor is looking to work some ground and pound but Nazir has wrist control.
Connor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazir can do to turn this around?#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Connor 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 may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nazir working a defensive guard but Connor passes into half guard.
Connor is controlling the pace.
Connor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nazir for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Connor prevents Nazir from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nazir misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Nazir gets a double leg takedown into Connor's guard.#ES#
Connor has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nazir is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jimmie Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nazir avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nazir.
Connor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nazir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Nazir shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Nazir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raheem Nazir.#CL#
Connor has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Nazir with that takedown attempt.
Nazir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nazir sprawls well. Nazir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Connor gets slowly back to his feet.
Nazir lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Connor punishes Nazir's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Connor but Connor pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2##CL#
Connor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nazir, pushing him back against the cage.
Nazir is looking for a takedown.
Nazir tries to pull guard but Connor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Connor drags the fight down to the ground.
Connor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazir's guard. #REVR#
Connor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jimmie Connor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nazir will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nazir working a defensive guard but Connor passes into half guard.
Connor is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Connor blocks the strikes from Nazir.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Connor controlling the action here.
Connor wants to pass to mount but Nazir is defending the position.
Connor stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazir trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Connor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Connor!
A very excited looking Jimmie Connor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmie Connor and Dilon Goncalves. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jimmie Connor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Connor gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Connor (2) vs (0) Goncalves
Connor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
Connor prevents Goncalves from improving his position.
Goncalves gets full guard.
Connor looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Connor is looking to advance position but Goncalves has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Connor (2) vs (4) Goncalves
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Connor is now in Goncalves's guard. A big mistake from Goncalves there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (4) vs (4) Goncalves
Connor looking to pass the guard.
Goncalves wants to sweep but no luck.
Connor trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Connor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Connor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Connor has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.
Goncalves is trying to keep Connor in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Connor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goncalves wants to sweep here but Connor controlling him for the moment.
Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Connor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Connor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goncalves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Connor trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Connor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goncalves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goncalves has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (4) vs (6) Goncalves
Connor keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goncalves passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (4) vs (9) Goncalves
Connor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goncalves on the ground.
Goncalves is looking to take a break and control but Connor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goncalves is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Connor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Goncalves is looking to take a break and control but Connor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is working to tighten his grip on Connor's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Connor has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Goncalves is really squeezing tight and eventually Connor passes out! Goncalves breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steven Shatiko and Jimmie Connor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Steven Shatiko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jimmie Connor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shatiko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Connor but Connor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Connor has a takedown stuffed.
Connor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shatiko pinned against the cage. Shatiko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shatiko.
Connor has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor pulls guard successfully.
Shatiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shatiko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shatiko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shatiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Connor is pulling down on Shatiko's head to control his posture.
Shatiko is pushing down on Connor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Connor is fighting to maintain full guard but Shatiko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shatiko trying to control the action but Connor is working from the bottom.
Connor looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shatiko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Connor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Connor is trying is best to control the position here.
Connor is continuing to stall.
Connor manages to get to full guard.
Connor pulls Shatiko in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shatiko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connor is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko pushes down on Connor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shatiko trying to control from half guard but Connor is working away.
Connor is looking for a sweep. Shatiko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Connor desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Connor is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Connor is in trouble now - Shatiko has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shatiko (3) vs (0) Connor
Shatiko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Connor is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to reverse the position but Shatiko maintains control.
Shatiko wants to take Connor's back but he can't do it this time.
Shatiko controlling the position easily from mount.
Connor is looking to improve his position but Shatiko isn't that keen on the idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Connor is controlling an arm, preventing Shatiko from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Shatiko prevents Connor from getting the reversal.
Shatiko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Connor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Connor can't escape the position.
Connor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Connor actively working from the bottom here.
Shatiko is looking to take a break and control but Connor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shatiko prevents Connor from improving his position.
Shatiko trying to control the action but Connor is working from the bottom.
Connor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Connor is refusing to be controlled, as Shatiko sits in half guard.
Shatiko is looking to stall here but Connor recovers full guard.
Shatiko looking to sit in guard and control but Connor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shatiko (3) vs (2) Connor
Shatiko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shatiko is breathing heavily.
Connor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shatiko is keeping the position for now.
Shatiko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shatiko tries to get out of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko working for submissions but it's allowed Connor to get to half guard.
Connor wants to pass the guard but Shatiko is defending well.
Connor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shatiko wants to sweep but Connor has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shatiko (3) vs (5) Connor
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko wants to control but Connor postures up.
Connor has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shatiko! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shatiko (3) vs (7) Connor
Connor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shatiko has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Connor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shatiko is now in Connor's guard. A big mistake from Connor there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shatiko (5) vs (7) Connor
Shatiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Connor is pulling down on Shatiko's head. It's preventing any offense from Shatiko, at least for the moment.
Connor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shatiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shatiko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Connor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shatiko has managed to get both his arms back between Connor's legs - danger averted.
Connor is trying to control the position but Shatiko postures up.
Connor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Connor looking for a guillotine here but Shatiko defends easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Connor has his foot on Shatiko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shatiko works his way back into a safe position though.
Connor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shatiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Connor keeping moving, preventing Shatiko from controlling successfully.
Connor is trying to keep Shatiko in close.
Shatiko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shatiko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Connor's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor wins on points by 7 to 5.
After winning the bout, Jimmie Connor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nintendo Takada Jr and Jimmie Connor. Jimmie Connor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Nintendo Takada Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jimmie Connor!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Connor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Connor showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takada Jr (0) vs (2) Connor
Connor is looking for a kimura here.
Connor trying to mount his opponent but Takada Jr defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Connor 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Connor pulls his head out easily.
Connor is controlling the pace.
Takada Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Connor is pressing down on Takada Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takada Jr is holding on for now.
Takada Jr tries to roll over but Connor keeps him under control.
Connor wants to free his trapped foot but Takada Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Connor passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takada Jr (0) vs (5) Connor
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor controlling his opponent.
Connor jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Takada Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Takada Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to move to full mount but Takada Jr actually manages to regain half guard.
Connor passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takada Jr (0) vs (8) Connor
Connor goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Takada Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takada Jr (2) vs (8) Connor
Connor controlling the position.
Takada Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Takada Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takada Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Connor is retaining full guard.
Takada Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Connor.
Takada Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Connor is retaining full guard.
Takada Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor is pressing down on Takada Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Connor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Connor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Connor 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: Takada Jr (2) vs (10) Connor
Connor controlling the action here.
Takada Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takada Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Connor on the ground.
Connor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Takada Jr working a defensive guard here.
Connor 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.
Connor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takada Jr is keeping the position for now.
Connor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Takada Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Connor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Takada Jr dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takada Jr (4) vs (10) Connor
Takada Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Takada Jr (7) vs (10) Connor
Takada Jr wants to control but Connor is keeping him busy.
Connor can't do much from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Connor manages to get back to half guard.
Connor tries to roll over but Takada Jr keeps him under control.
Takada Jr trying to control the action but Connor is working from the bottom.
Connor controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Connor tries to get to full guard but Takada Jr has control of the leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Connor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Connor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takada Jr defends well.
Connor 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: Takada Jr (7) vs (12) Connor
Connor controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Takada Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Connor.
Takada Jr is looking to control Connor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takada Jr avoid being mounted?
Connor is pressing down on Takada Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takada Jr is holding on for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Connor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Takada Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Takada Jr tries to roll over but Connor keeps him under control.
Connor tries to pass to full mount but Takada Jr defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Takada Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Connor is pressing down on Takada Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takada Jr is holding on for now.
Well, if Connor 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Connor trying to advance position but Takada Jr counters by regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor wins on points by 12 to 7.
Jimmie Connor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmie Connor and Ruslan Khabilov. Jimmie Connor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light 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; Jimmie Connor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ruslan Khabilov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Connor gets a clinch.
Connor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khabilov prevents it.
Connor tries to pull guard but Khabilov holds him up against the cage and eventually Connor drops back down to his feet.
Connor tries to pull guard but Khabilov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Connor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Connor shoots for a double leg takedown but Khabilov sprawls well. He's pushed Connor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Connor with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor closes the distance and clinches.
Connor is trying to pull guard but Khabilov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov jumps guard and drags Connor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Khabilov is trying to control the position but Connor postures up.
Connor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khabilov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Connor has managed to get both his arms back between Khabilov's legs - danger averted.
Khabilov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Connor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Connor advances to half guard.
Connor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov wants to control but Connor is keeping busy.
Connor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khabilov defends it well.
Connor stalling.
Khabilov wants to improve his position but Connor is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor wants to pass the guard but Khabilov is defending well.
Connor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Khabilov gets full guard.
Connor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Connor slips nicely into half guard.
Khabilov is trying to maintain the position but Connor is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor is working for a submission of some sort.
Connor is pressing down on Khabilov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khabilov is holding on for now.
Khabilov wants to control but Connor passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (3) vs (0) Khabilov
Connor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khabilov keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov struggling a bit here.
Khabilov is looking for a sweep.
Connor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Khabilov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Connor but great work by Khabilov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Connor (3) vs (4) Khabilov
Khabilov wants to control but Connor is keeping him busy.
Connor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Connor tries to get out of the position.
Khabilov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khabilov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Connor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khabilov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Connor manages to get back to half guard.
Khabilov wants to control but Connor is keeping him busy.
Connor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Connor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khabilov pulls his head out easily.
Khabilov seems to be working for a kimura but Connor defends the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khabilov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khabilov passes into side control, despite Connor's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (3) vs (7) Khabilov
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is trying to get an arm triangle but Connor is defending well.
Khabilov is looking to take a break and control but Connor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Connor is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Connor looking for a sweep but Khabilov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Connor (3) vs (9) Khabilov
Khabilov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Connor is looking to escape.
Connor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (5) vs (9) Khabilov
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khabilov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Connor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Khabilov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khabilov has his foot on Connor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Connor works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connor passes into half guard.
Connor seems to be looking for submissions.
Khabilov trying to hold on to Connor's head to control him but Connor postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is looking for a sweep. Connor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Connor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khabilov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Connor seems to be working for a kimura but Khabilov defends the submission attempt.
Connor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khabilov sees it coming and defends easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov controlling the position well.
Khabilov is staying active underneath Connor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khabilov trying to control here.
Khabilov is looking to get back to full guard here but Connor has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (8) vs (9) Khabilov
Connor is trying to get an arm triangle but Khabilov is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov tries to bench press Connor off him but Connor keeps the position.
Connor tries for a kimura but Khabilov is defending well.
Connor wants to take a breather but Khabilov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Connor.
Connor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (11) vs (9) Khabilov
Connor is staying tight to Khabilov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Khabilov is not content to let Connor control the position.
Khabilov is trying to control but can't.
Khabilov wants to improve his position but Connor is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khabilov.
Khabilov keeping moving, preventing Connor from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
A very excited looking Jimmie Connor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Connor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Connor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Connor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gluhovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Connor misses with a jab to the body
and Gluhovic counters with a big right hand! Oh Connor is in trouble here! Gluhovic follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerardo Gluhovic!
Our winner, Gerardo Gluhovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Jimmie Connor stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'LL GET BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD AND SEE WHAT WENT WRONG , I WILL BE BACK '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Khabilov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Connor to the mat! Connor manages to get full guard. #SU#
Khabilov gets to his feet. Connor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Khabilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Connor moves away.
Khabilov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connor circles away.#CL#
Khabilov closes the distance and clinches.
Khabilov fails to pull guard.
Khabilov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Connor walks away with a smile on his face. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor dives in and grabs Khabilov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khabilov pushes down on Connor's head and hops out.
No luck for Connor with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov with a jab.
Khabilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khabilov wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Khabilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khabilov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Connor counters with a stiff right hand.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Khabilov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Connor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Connor closes the distance and clinches up with Khabilov, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes Khabilov against the cage but Khabilov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Connor.
Khabilov looks for a takedown but Connor sprawls well.#CL#
Khabilov gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Connor.
Khabilov jumps guard but Connor stands there with Khabilov around his waist. Khabilov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Connor jumps guard and drags Khabilov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving. #SUB2#
Connor has his foot on Khabilov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khabilov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Khabilov drops back looking for a leg! Connor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Connor manages to kick Khabilov off! Khabilov jumps back into Connor's guard.
Khabilov passes Connor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Connor trying to control but Khabilov postures up.
#SUB#
Khabilov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Connor is just riding it out for now. Khabilov eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Khabilov is trying to control the action in half guard but Connor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khabilov is looking to advance position but Connor won't allow it.
Khabilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khabilov is thwarting Connor's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khabilov trying to control the action but Connor is working from the bottom.
Khabilov prevents Connor from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Connor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Khabilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khabilov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Connor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Khabilov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Connor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Khabilov trying to control the position but instead, Connor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Khabilov into the cage.
A short right from Khabilov on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Khabilov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Connor's hands.#CL#
Khabilov clinches. #BC2#
Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor leaves Khabilov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khabilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Connor can do to turn this around?
Khabilov throws the left hand but Connor avoids the punch easily.
As Khabilov backs off Connor throws a huge counter combo but Khabilov manages to avoid it all.
Khabilov shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Connor has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Khabilov instigates a clinch.
Khabilov is trying to pull guard but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruslan Khabilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Khabilov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Connor closes the distance and pushes Khabilov back into the cage.
Khabilov has Connor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Connor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khabilov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Connor jumps guard but Khabilov stands there with Connor around his waist. Connor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Connor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khabilov up against the cage.
Connor wants to take the fight to the mat but Khabilov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khabilov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Connor.
Connor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khabilov.
Connor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Khabilov counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Connor closes the distance and pushes Khabilov back into the cage.
Khabilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connor is defending well for now.#TD#
Khabilov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Khabilov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Khabilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khabilov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Khabilov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khabilov looking for a sweep. Not yet Khabilov, not yet.
Connor looking to sit in guard and control but Khabilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Khabilov stopping the sweep attempt from Connor.
Khabilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khabilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Connor looking for subs off his back but Khabilov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Khabilov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Khabilov trying to control from half guard but Connor is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Khabilov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Connor dives in for a single leg takedown but Khabilov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khabilov.
Connor throws a head kick that misses.
Connor tries to clinch up.
Khabilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Connor sprawls and moves away.
Khabilov shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Khabilov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khabilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Connor controls his hands.
#BC#
Khabilov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khabilov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khabilov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov walks into a straight right hand from Connor.#CL#
Khabilov forces Connor back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khabilov shoots in but Connor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Khabilov backs off Connor throws a huge counter combo but Khabilov manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khabilov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Connor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Khabilov shoots and misses #CL2#
and Connor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Connor is looking to break free of the clinch but Khabilov has double underhooks.
Khabilov is trying to drag Connor to the mat but Connor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khabilov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2##TD2#
Connor successfully pulls guard.
Khabilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Connor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khabilov trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Ruslan Khabilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Connor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Connor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Connor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Connor controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khabilov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connor is fending him off so far but Khabilov persists. Nope, Connor circles away and we're back to standing.
Khabilov fails with the takedown.
Connor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Khabilov gets tackled into the cage by Connor. Connor maintains the clinch. #TD#
Khabilov pulls guard effortlessly.
Connor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Connor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##CL2#
Connor instigates a clinch.
Ruslan Khabilov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Connor has Khabilov pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Khabilov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Connor thinks about the counter body kick.
Connor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khabilov tries to avoid it but Connor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khabilov to the ground. Khabilov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Khabilov pushes Connor up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jimmie Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruslan Khabilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khabilov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connor circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Connor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khabilov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Khabilov!
Jimmie Connor was interviewed post fight and said 'I'LL GET BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD AND SEE WHAT WENT WRONG , I WILL BE BACK '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Khabilov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Connor tries to avoid it but Khabilov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Connor to the ground. Connor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Khabilov as Connor shoots in.
Khabilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Connor shoots in but Khabilov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khabilov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connor's waist but Connor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khabilov off to one side.
Khabilov fails to land the takedown.
Connor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
Nice sprawl there from Connor as Khabilov shoots in.
Khabilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Connor as he jumps to the side.
Connor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khabilov counters with a left and a right that stings Connor.
Connor is breathing heavily.#T1#
Khabilov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Connor defends well and Khabilov ends up having to push Connor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Connor tries to clinch up
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Connor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khabilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Connor stuffs the takedown attempt from Khabilov. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor is looking for a counter combo.
Khabilov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Connor forces Khabilov back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Khabilov breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Khabilov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Connor is looking to control Khabilov's arms but Khabilov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Connor has his back to the cage.
Connor tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khabilov tries for a takedown but Connor circles away easily
and Connor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Khabilov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Khabilov as Connor shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Connor as Khabilov shoots in.
Khabilov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Connor stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Connor wants to clinch but Khabilov slips to the side
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khabilov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Connor as he avoids it easily.
Connor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Connor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Connor clinches with his opponent.
Khabilov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khabilov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Connor backwards. #BC#
Connor breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Khabilov has managed to clinch.
Connor is trying to drag Khabilov to the mat but Khabilov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khabilov wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4##BC2#
Khabilov breaks the clinch.
Khabilov fails to land the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Khabilov there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khabilov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Khabilov looks for a takedown but Connor sprawls well.
Connor shoots in and drives through. Khabilov sprawls well.
Khabilov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Khabilov as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Khabilov moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Khabilov looks for a takedown but Connor sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Connor or perhaps it was just good defense by Khabilov, which made it look bad. #KD2#
Khabilov drops Connor with a beautiful combination! Connor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Khabilov is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Connor is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmie Connor has been cut.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oh Connor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Khabilov closes the distance and clinches.
Khabilov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Connor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Khabilov manages to break the clinch.
Khabilov tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Khabilov clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor can't find room to land a body shot as Khabilov controls the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Connor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khabilov looking for a takedown.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.#BC2#
Khabilov breaks from the clinch.
Khabilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Connor has his takedown stuffed
and Khabilov counters with a crisp right that sends Connor to the canvas! Khabilov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Khabilov!
Jimmie Connor was interviewed post fight and said 'I'LL GET BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD AND SEE WHAT WENT WRONG , I WILL BE BACK '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Paelinck lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paelinck has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Paelinck changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Connor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Paelinck landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paelinck throws a strike aimed at the side of Connor's head but Connor avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Connor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paelinck controls the position.
Paelinck scoring with punches from side control.
Paelinck looks up at the clock and then as Connor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Paelinck smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Paelinck in side control, throwing shots but Connor defends.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Connor can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paelinck misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Paelinck controls the position.
Paelinck looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Connor is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Connor taking a bit of punishment here - Paelinck scoring with strikes. #ROC#
Connor is rocked!
Paelinck lands a big left to the face of Connor, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Paelinck and another - Connor is out! Paelinck stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samu Paelinck!
Samu Paelinck made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Look at the text from our last fight. I told you to retire already. Get lost, kid. '.
Jimmie Connor spoke after the fight, saying 'I'LL GET BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD AND SEE WHAT WENT WRONG , I WILL BE BACK '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Paelinck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Connor momentarily.
Connor dodges the punch combination from Paelinck.
Connor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paelinck connects with a body shot that sends Connor's belly button to the back.
Paelinck throws a shot to the body.
Paelinck lands a jab to the head.
Connor dives in for a single leg takedown but Paelinck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paelinck stuffs the takedown.
Connor moves forwards but Paelinck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paelinck has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Paelinck tests Connor's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Connor is rocked!#TD#
Paelinck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Connor's half guard.
Connor tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Paelinck manages to move to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paelinck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Connor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Paelinck trying to control but Connor is having none of it. #T1#
Paelinck controlling the position easily from mount.
Connor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paelinck landing strikes from the mount and Connor is in trouble!
Paelinck sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paelinck lands a big elbow.
Connor is still in real trouble! Can Paelinck finish him?#T2#
Connor takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Paelinck's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samu Paelinck!
Samu Paelinck made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Go ahead and say it, Jim. 'HUR DUR I'LL GET HIM NEXT TIME!' ...No you won't. There's me, and then there's you. You are 100% outclassed. Just retire. '.
In defeat, Jimmie Connor stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'LL GET BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD AND SEE WHAT WENT WRONG , I WILL BE BACK '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Paelinck darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Connor tries to kick Paelinck off in order to stand up. Paelinck Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Paelinck is chipping away with strikes.
Paelinck scoring with punches and elbows.
Paelinck working the body and head with strikes.
Paelinck has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Paelinck lands some shots froms side control.
Paelinck throws an elbow but Connor slips to the side and avoids it well.
Paelinck lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paelinck landing a few strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Connor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Connor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Paelinck.
Paelinck works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC#
Connor is rocked!
Paelinck scores with punches from side control.
Connor is still in real trouble! Can Paelinck finish him?
Paelinck lands a strong strike to the head of Connor. That's dazed him! Paelinck looking to finish here. Connor is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Paelinck lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samu Paelinck!
In defeat, Jimmie Connor stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'LL GET BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD AND SEE WHAT WENT WRONG , I WILL BE BACK '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Connor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Connor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Connor prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Connor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Connor is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Connor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Connor.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie .
Connor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pulls Connor in to control the position. #T1#
Connor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Connor from controlling successfully.
Gracie seems keen to control Connor's posture.
Connor trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Connor won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Connor is fighting to break Gracie 's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Connor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Connor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Connor's back!
Connor has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gracie .
Gracie throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Gracie missing with strikes. #SUB2#
Gracie is cranking Connor's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Connor! He's tightened the choke and Connor is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rock Gracie !
In defeat, Jimmie Connor stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'LL GET BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD AND SEE WHAT WENT WRONG , I WILL BE BACK '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown. Connor tries to sprawl out of it but Khabilov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Connor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khabilov.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khabilov but Khabilov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Connor sprawls well. Connor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Connor checks a leg kick.
No luck for Khabilov with that takedown attempt.
Khabilov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Connor counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Khabilov tries to break free but Connor pushes him back against the cage.
Khabilov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khabilov slaps away a takedown attempt from Connor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense.
Khabilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Connor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khabilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Connor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khabilov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khabilov dives in and grabs Connor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes down on Khabilov's head and hops out.
Connor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khabilov defends it nicely.#T2#
Khabilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khabilov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khabilov shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Khabilov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Connor moves into the clinch successfully.
Khabilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Connor gets control of Khabilov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Connor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Connor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Connor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khabilov passes into side control.
Connor tries to bench press Khabilov off him but Khabilov keeps the position. #T3#
Khabilov with the ground and pound but Connor regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Khabilov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Connor looking for submissions off his back.
Khabilov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Connor controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Khabilov trying to mount his opponent but Connor defends it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Connor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Connor.#ES#
Connor pushes Khabilov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Khabilov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Connor counters by moving into the clinch.
Khabilov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Connor pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Khabilov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Connor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khabilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt - Connor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khabilov looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov looking to throw knees to the head but Connor is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Connor manages to pull guard.
Khabilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Khabilov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Connor is proving hard to escape from.
Khabilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khabilov stops Connor from standing up.
Khabilov trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Connor 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.
Connor trying to keep a closed guard but Khabilov is proving a slippery customer.
#ES#
Connor pushes Khabilov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
Khabilov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jimmie Connor is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Connor with that takedown attempt.
Khabilov dives in and grabs Connor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes down on Khabilov's head and hops out.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Khabilov has managed to clinch.
Khabilov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Connor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khabilov dives in and grabs Connor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes down on Khabilov's head and hops out.#T3#
Khabilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Connor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Connor shoots in but no luck this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Connor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Connor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khabilov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Khabilov manages to break the clinch.
Khabilov misses with a leg kick.
Khabilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khabilov wants it to stay on the feet.
Connor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Khabilov rushes Connor and presses him up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Khabilov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khabilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Connor.
Nice takedown defense from Khabilov. No joy for Connor on that attempt.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Connor but Connor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khabilov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown. Connor tries to sprawl out of it but Khabilov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Connor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Connor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khabilov's waist but Khabilov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Connor off to one side.
Khabilov shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.
Khabilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connor is looking to counter punch.
Khabilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Connor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khabilov but Khabilov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Connor moves out of range as Khabilov throws a body kick.
Khabilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor shoots for a double leg takedown but Khabilov sprawls well. He's pushed Connor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor tests Khabilov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Connor takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense.
Connor darts in looking for a takedown but Khabilov gets double underhooks and turns Connor into the cage.
Khabilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Khabilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connor moves out of range of the body kick.
Khabilov keeps the fight on the outside.
Connor stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Khabilov has Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
Khabilov misses with a body punch.
Connor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khabilov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Connor jumps guard but Khabilov stands there with Connor around his waist. Connor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Connor keeps control of Khabilov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2##TD2#
Khabilov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Khabilov 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.
Khabilov trying to control the position.
Connor pushing down on Khabilov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU#
Connor stands up out of the half guard.
Connor fails with the takedown.
Khabilov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Khabilov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connor is fending him off so far but Khabilov persists. Nope, Connor circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Khabilov looks for a takedown but Connor sprawls well.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khabilov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khabilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Connor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khabilov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Connor shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Connor clinches. #BC2#
Khabilov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Khabilov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Connor as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Khabilov as Connor shoots in.
Connor throws a sloppy head kick and Khabilov moves out of range easily.
Khabilov goes for a double leg but Connor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Connor continues to drive forward.
No luck for Connor with that takedown attempt.
Connor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov misses with a head kick.
Ruslan Khabilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmie Connor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Connor moves into range and clinches up with Khabilov.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruslan Khabilov.
Well Connor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Connor!
After the fight, Jimmie Connor 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: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Khabilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Connor defends it nicely.
Connor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Khabilov.
Khabilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Connor counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Khabilov instigates a clinch.
Khabilov tries to pull guard but Connor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Connor goes for a takedown attempt but Khabilov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Connor fails to land the takedown.
Khabilov lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Connor swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khabilov stuffs the takedown attempt from Connor. Connor gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Connor pinned against the cage. Connor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Connor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khabilov defends it well.
Khabilov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Connor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Khabilov darts in and clinches Connor up against the cage.
Khabilov stalling in the clinch but Connor improves position. #T2##TD2#
Connor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khabilov uses from the top position.
Connor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Khabilov advances position into side control!
Connor tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Khabilov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Connor controls the position.
Khabilov controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Connor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Connor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Connor tries to reverse the position but Khabilov maintains control.
Khabilov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Connor is looking to escape.
Connor holds on to Khabilov around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Khabilov trying to control but Connor is having none of it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Connor tries to hold on but Khabilov pushes him away.
Khabilov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Connor can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor holds on to Khabilov as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Connor tries to reverse the position but Khabilov maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Khabilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Khabilov.
Khabilov shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.
Connor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khabilov darts in looking for a takedown but Connor gets double underhooks and turns Khabilov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khabilov wants it to stay on the feet.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown. Connor tries to sprawl out of it but Khabilov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Connor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Connor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Khabilov has managed to clinch.
Khabilov pushes off an throws an elbow but Connor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Connor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khabilov prevents it.
Connor wants a takedown.
#BC#
Khabilov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Khabilov.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch but Khabilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Khabilov gets control of Connor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khabilov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Khabilov can't keep his opponent in guard - Connor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Khabilov wants to control but Connor is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Connor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khabilov's head.
Connor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Khabilov is looking to escape.
Khabilov manages to get to full guard.
#SU2#
Connor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Khabilov, up you get!
Khabilov slaps away a takedown attempt from Connor, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3##CL#
Khabilov clinches with his opponent.
Khabilov jumps guard but Connor stands there with Khabilov around his waist. Khabilov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Khabilov looking to slow down the pace here.
Khabilov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connor wants to take the fight to the mat but Khabilov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khabilov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khabilov wants a takedown but no success here.
Khabilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connor is defending well for now.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Connor digs a right hand into Khabilov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khabilov's gas tank.
Khabilov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Connor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khabilov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Connor is keeping busy.
Connor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Khabilov is trying to break the clinch but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Connor tries to score a body lock takedown but Khabilov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Connor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Connor breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmie Connor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Khabilov is looking to clinch but Connor is avoiding it.
Khabilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Khabilov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connor's waist but Connor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khabilov off to one side.
Connor shoots in and drives through. Khabilov sprawls well.
Connor misses with a wild combination.
Connor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khabilov tries to avoid it but Connor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khabilov to the ground. Khabilov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khabilov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Connor.
Ruslan Khabilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmie Connor.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt
and Connor counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt - Connor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Connor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Connor sprawls well. Connor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Connor shoots in looking for a takedown but Khabilov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Connor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khabilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Connor slaps away a takedown attempt from Khabilov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Connor throws a sloppy head kick and Khabilov moves out of range easily.
A jab from Connor does it's job there.
Connor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khabilov.
Connor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khabilov as he jumps to the side.
Khabilov is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Connor counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Connor pulls guard effortlessly.
Khabilov tries to stand but Connor is controlling from the bottom.
Khabilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Connor pushes Khabilov off and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Connor misses with a takedown attempt
and Khabilov counters with a three punch combo that has Connor backing up. Connor nods at Khabilov to acknowledge the strikes.
Khabilov throws a series of punches but Connor moves out of range.
Khabilov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connor.
Khabilov misses with a head kick.
Connor is looking for the big counter here.
Khabilov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connor with the counter takedown but Khabilov avoids it easily.
Connor fails with the takedown.#T4#
Khabilov has a takedown stuffed.
Khabilov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connor throws a sloppy head kick and Khabilov moves out of range easily.
Khabilov feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Connor moves into range and clinches up with Khabilov.
Khabilov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Connor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khabilov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Connor.
Connor is trying to pull guard but Khabilov has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Connor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Connor 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ruslan Khabilov!
In defeat, Jimmie Connor stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'LL GET BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD AND SEE WHAT WENT WRONG , I WILL BE BACK '.
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Event:
ECFC FN 35
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Connor rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Connor stalling.
Green lands with a short shot to the head.
Connor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Green pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Connor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Green gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Green pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Green jumps guard and drags Connor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Connor controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green looking to control.
#SUB#
Connor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Green dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Connor wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Connor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Green throws a big right hand that misses.
Connor is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Connor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Connor is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Connor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Green 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.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Connor is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Connor passes into side control.
Green wants to control but Connor postures up.#T3#
Green tries to bench press Connor off him but Connor keeps the position.
Connor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Connor working away.
Connor happy to just control the position for now.
Green tries to buck Connor off but Connor is having none of it.
Green is working to avoid the ground and pound but Connor connects with a decent elbow.
Green can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Connor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
Green tries to clinch there but Connor circles away.
#CL#
Connor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Connor is trying to drag Green to the mat but Green just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connor blocks a head kick by Green.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Connor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmie Connor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Connor moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
As Connor backs off Green throws a huge counter combo but Connor manages to avoid it all.
Connor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
Green steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Connor.#CL#
Connor moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Green looking for a takedown.
Green is struggling to control the position.
Connor tries for a takedown but Green manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor dives in for a single leg takedown but Green sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. Connor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Connor shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmie Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green. #T1#
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connor throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Connor pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Green to work.
Connor has Green pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Green manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Connor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Green just stands there and leans against the cage.
Connor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Connor misses with an elbow strike.
Connor just leaning against Green, taking a breather. #T2#
Connor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Green just stands there and leans against the cage.
Green is trying to drag Connor to the mat but Connor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Connor is trying to pull guard but Green has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Connor breaks the clinch.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Connor tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Connor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Connor or perhaps it was just good defense by Green, which made it look bad. #T3#
Connor is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Connor misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Green moves into the clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but Connor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green leaves Connor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Connor as he avoids it easily.
Connor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Connor shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Green has closed the distance and engaged Connor in a clinch.
Connor wants a takedown.
Connor stops a takedown attempt from Green.
Green is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Connor is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green looking for a takedown.
Green goes for a takedown in the clinch but Connor prevents it.
Green has Connor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Connor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Connor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Green leaves Connor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Connor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Green, pushing him back against the cage.
Connor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Green.
Connor lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Connor has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
Connor wants a takedown but no success here.
Connor misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Connor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor prevents a body shot from Green. #BC2#
Green manages to break the clinch.
Connor tries to clinch up
and Green counters with a series of strikes. Connor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Connor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danny Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.
Connor misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Green moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green wants to stall.
#BC#
Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Connor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Connor dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on Connor's head and hops out.#CL#
Connor has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
#BC#
Connor breaks from the clinch.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
Connor misses with a left hand
and Green counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connor tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
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!
Green dives in and grabs Connor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Connor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Connor somewhat.#T3#
Green leaves Connor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Connor gets tackled into the cage by Green. Green maintains the clinch.
Green changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Connor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Connor tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Green goes for a double leg but Connor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Connor continues to drive forward.#T4#
Connor shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Connor misses with a low kick as Green jumps back.
Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Connor moves into the clinch.
Connor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Green.
#BC#
Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connor circles away.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Green.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connor.
Green is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.
Green is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Connor looks for a takedown but Green sprawls well.
Green with the counter takedown but Connor avoids it easily.
Connor wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Connor shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Connor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Connor tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connor.
Connor just misses with a punch to the body.
Green is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Green darts in and clinches Connor up against the cage.
Green on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Green pulls Connor into guard.
#T2#
Connor wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Connor content to stall in guard here.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Connor is pushing down on Green's leg trying to pass to half guard. Green is fighting to maintain full guard but Connor has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU#
Connor escapes and gets back to his feet.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Green on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Green scores with a one two! Connor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Connor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Connor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Connor.
Green fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Connor gets a clinch. #T4#
Green is looking for a takedown.
Green is pressed up against the cage. Connor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Green down to the mat. Green avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Green misses with a head kick.
Connor fails with the takedown
and Green counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Connor has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor blocks a head kick by Green.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green misses with a straight left.
Connor dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on Connor's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Danny Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Connor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Green pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Connor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Green to keep the fight standing.
Connor fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green trying to land knees to the body.
Connor prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Connor thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Connor shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Connor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connor.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Connor tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Connor to the ground. Connor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Connor counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.#T2#
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
Connor tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Connor slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Connor clinches with his opponent.
Connor leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Connor rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Green jumps guard and drags Connor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Green trying to strike off his back.
Connor 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. #SU#
Connor stands up and waves to Green to follow him.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Connor avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Connor as he jumps to the side.
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Green tries for a takedown but Connor circles away easily#CL#
and Connor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Green is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Connor is keeping busy.
Connor prevents Green from breaking the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Connor.
#TD#
Connor gets control of Green's arms and successfully pulls guard. Connor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Connor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Connor!
Jimmie Connor is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jimmie Connor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
ECFC 70
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Grey tries to clinch up
enabling Connor to counter with a crisp jab.
Connor throws a head kick but Grey moves out of range.
Connor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grey avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Grey gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Connor manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey shoots in for a double leg but Connor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Connor shoots in looking for a takedown. Grey tries to sprawl out of it but Connor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor darts in looking for a takedown but Grey gets double underhooks and turns Connor into the cage.
As Connor backs off Grey throws a huge counter combo but Connor manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grey stuffs the takedown.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense.
Connor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grey fails to land the takedown.
Grey goes for a double leg but Connor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Connor continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Grey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Connor controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Grey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Connor smiles and moves away.
Connor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grey wants to counter with a clinch but Connor pushes him away.#CL#
Connor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Connor jumps guard but Grey stands there with Connor around his waist. Connor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grey taking a breather. #TD#
Connor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Grey won't allow Connor to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Grey trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Grey is fighting to break Connor's control of his arms but Connor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Connor is looking for a triangle here but Grey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Connor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Grey.
Connor defending against the ground and pound.
Grey trying to control the position but Connor is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grey wants to control but Connor is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Grey stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Connor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grey moves out of range as Connor throws a body kick.
And Grey tries to counter it with a takedown but Connor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.
Connor lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connor's waist but Connor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grey off to one side.
Grey fails to land the takedown.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Grey.#CL#
Connor forces Grey back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Connor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grey just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Connor jumps guard.
Grey tries to free his leg and advance position but Connor is retaining full guard. #T1#
Connor trying to keep a closed guard but Grey is proving a slippery customer.
Connor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grey's guard. #REVR#
Connor content to stall in guard here.
Grey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grey keeping moving, preventing Connor from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grey is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Grey pushes down on Connor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Connor moves into full guard.
#ES#
Connor has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grey is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Connor breaks the clinch.
Grey wants to clinch.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Connor tries to land a front kick but Grey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grey.
Grey with a poor takedown #CL#
and Connor moves into the clinch.
Grey is trying to pull guard but Connor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Connor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Connor keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.
Grey looking to sit in guard and control but Connor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Connor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Connor controlling from the top position.
Grey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jimmie Connor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grey is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Connor managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connor controls Grey momentarily but Grey frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Grey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Connor.
Grey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Connor defends it well.
Connor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grey can do to turn this around?
Grey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Connor sprawls well. Connor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grey manages to circle out of the way.
Connor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connor.
Grey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Connor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Grey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grey stuffs the takedown.
Connor sets himself, and Grey steps forward looking for the clinch! Connor avoids it this time.#CL2#
Grey pushes Connor up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC#
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Grey tries to keep at a distance but Connor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connor is defending well for now.
Grey tries to pull guard but Connor holds him up against the cage and eventually Grey drops back down to his feet.
Connor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grey up against the cage.
Grey looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Grey breaks the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Connor moves into the clinch.
Connor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grey to keep the fight standing.
Grey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Connor after a bit of a struggle.
Grey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Connor.
Connor jumps guard but Grey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Connor to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Grey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
Grey tries to move into range but Connor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Connor throws a right hand that Grey ducks under and follows up with a left that Grey also avoids with ease.
Grey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Grey. No joy for Connor on that attempt.
Connor shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grey has his takedown stuffed
letting Connor counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Grey as Connor shoots in.
Grey shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Grey avoids the head kick by Connor.
Connor leaves Grey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Connor tries to counter by clinching up but Grey breaks away and moves out of range.
Grey tries to land a front kick but Connor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab lands there for Grey.#TD#
Connor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Grey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grey trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connor is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Connor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Connor!
In his post fight interview, Jimmie Connor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ECFC FN 34
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Connor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khabilov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Khabilov with that takedown attempt.
Khabilov swings for the body but Connor moves out of range.
#CL#
Connor clinches up with Khabilov and pushes him back against the cage.
Khabilov has Connor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Connor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khabilov tries to score a body lock takedown but Connor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
Khabilov tries to pull guard but Connor won't allow it.
Connor slowing the pace effectively.
Khabilov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Connor to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Connor pulls Khabilov into guard.
Khabilov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Connor is proving hard to escape from.
Connor wants to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Khabilov trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Connor is keeping the position.
Khabilov being controlled here momentarily.
Khabilov postures up in Connor's guard and throws a big left but Connor blocks it. #ES#
Connor kicks Khabilov off and gets to his feet.
Connor darts in trying to clinch
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Khabilov darts in looking for a takedown but Connor gets double underhooks and turns Khabilov into the cage.
Khabilov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connor's waist but Connor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khabilov off to one side.
Connor tries to counter with a takedown but Khabilov is quick to defend against it.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Connor sprawls well. Connor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khabilov.
Connor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Connor dives in and grabs Khabilov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khabilov pushes down on Connor's head and hops out.
Khabilov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Connor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khabilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Connor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khabilov pinned against the cage. Khabilov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Khabilov shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Khabilov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Connor rushes Khabilov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Connor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khabilov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Connor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khabilov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Connor prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Khabilov pulls guard.
Connor wants to control from the top but Khabilov keeps moving. #SU#
Connor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Khabilov throws a sloppy head kick and Connor moves out of range easily.
Connor is looking to counter the offense by Khabilov and move into the clinch.
Khabilov keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Connor with that takedown attempt.
Khabilov wants to counter the offense by Connor and move into the clinch position.
Khabilov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connor.
Connor misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khabilov misses with a kick to the body
and Connor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Khabilov shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Khabilov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Connor gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khabilov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Connor's brow.
Khabilov fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Khabilov as Connor shoots in.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khabilov is trying to pull guard but Connor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khabilov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov tries to throw a body punch but Connor avoids it by throwing Khabilov back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Connor.
Connor tries to pull guard but Khabilov won't allow it.
#BC2#
Khabilov breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Connor stuffs the takedown.
Connor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khabilov manages to circle out of the way.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses.
Jimmie Connor is winning the standup battle so far.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov is looking to clinch but Connor is avoiding it.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Khabilov.
Khabilov shoots in but no luck this time.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Connor as he avoids it easily.
Connor cracks Khabilov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Khabilov.
Khabilov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Connor defends it well.#T2#
Connor shoots in for a double leg but Khabilov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Connor backs off Khabilov throws a huge counter combo but Connor manages to avoid it all.
Connor throws a combination that misses
and Khabilov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khabilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khabilov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khabilov is breathing heavily.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khabilov.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Khabilov shows good takedown defense.
Connor goes for a double leg but Khabilov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khabilov continues to drive forward.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Connor throws a chopping leg kick but Khabilov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Khabilov has Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Khabilov manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Connor tries to free his leg and advance position but Khabilov is retaining full guard.
Connor stopping the sweep attempt from Khabilov.
Khabilov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Connor looking to sit in guard and control but Khabilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Connor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khabilov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Connor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khabilov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Khabilov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Connor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Connor slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov wants to control but Connor is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruslan Khabilov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Connor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khabilov avoids the body shot from Connor.
Khabilov dives in and grabs Connor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes down on Khabilov's head and hops out.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khabilov as he jumps to the side.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Connor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Connor tries to keep at a distance but Khabilov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khabilov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Connor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.#T1#
Connor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khabilov.
Khabilov wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khabilov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Connor counter with a right hand. #CL#
Connor drives through and clinches with Khabilov against the cage.
Connor slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Connor keeps control of Khabilov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Connor.
#TD#
Connor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khabilov uses from the top position.
Khabilov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khabilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connor is keeping the position for now.
Connor tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Khabilov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khabilov tries to clinch there but Connor circles away.
A head kick misses from Connor.
Khabilov goes for a double leg but Connor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Connor continues to drive forward.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khabilov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Connor somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khabilov.
Jimmie Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Connor clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Connor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Khabilov breaks from the clinch.
Khabilov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Connor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Connor!
Jimmie Connor decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
ECFC 69
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Holmes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holmes throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Connor pulls Holmes into guard.
Holmes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Connor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Connor keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Connor circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Connor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes is looking to clinch. #TD#
Holmes gets caught napping as Connor dives in and scores a takedown. Holmes manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Connor controls the pace.
Connor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Connor isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Connor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Connor scores with a jab. Holmes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Connor circles away and keeps his distance.
As Holmes looks to move away, Connor throws a big counter combo but Holmes just gets out of the way.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Connor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holmes.#T2#
Holmes closes the distance but Connor moves to the side
and Connor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holmes tries to clinch but Connor moves away
and Connor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holmes thinking. #TD#
Connor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holmes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Connor has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Holmes!#SUB#
Connor looking for a guillotine from mount but Holmes is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Connor cracks Holmes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Connor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holmes tries to buck Connor off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Holmes is controlling an arm, preventing Connor from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Connor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Connor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Connor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Connor with shots to the head and body - Holmes looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Holmes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Connor landing strikes from the mount.
Holmes wants to try and get back to his feet.
Connor scoring with strikes but Holmes is staying in there.
Holmes is trying to stand.
Connor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Connor is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Connor lands a nice shot to the head.
Connor controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Holmes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Connor.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Connor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Connor with shots to the head and body - Holmes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Connor controlling the position easily from mount.
Holmes is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Connor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Connor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Connor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Connor stops Holmes from standing up.
Connor tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard. #SU#
Connor gets to his feet. Holmes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Connor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes looks to clinch #TD#
and Connor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holmes is looking to stand back up but Connor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Holmes.
Holmes looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Connor is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
#T1#
Holmes is trying to stand back up but Connor is controlling him
#SU#
Connor stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Holmes to get to his feet. #TD#
Connor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holmes to the mat! Holmes manages to get full guard.
Connor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Connor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Connor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Connor 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Connor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Connor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Connor decides to stand back up. Connor steps back and let's Holmes get back to his feet.#T2#
Connor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from Connor misses.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor attempts a counter takedown but Holmes avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Holmes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Connor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Connor advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor taking a breather here. #SUB#
Connor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holmes is being controlled here. #T3#
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet here but Connor is keeping cool and he's managed to take Holmes's back.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Connor has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Connor working for a choke but Holmes is defending well.
Connor slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Connor trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Holmes doesn't escape. #T4#
Holmes wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Connor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Connor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holmes is trying to stand back up.
Even with his hooks in, Connor manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Holmes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes tries to clinch up
and Connor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Connor scores with a takedown into Holmes's guard.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Connor is controlling him. #SU#
Connor gets to his feet - Holmes follows without any prompting.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Holmes gets caught napping as Connor dives in and scores a takedown. Holmes manages to retain guard.
Connor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Connor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Connor is controlling him.
Connor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Connor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jimmie Connor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Connor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Connor prevents Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Connor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holmes wants to stand and escape but Connor is having none of it.
Connor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Connor passes Holmes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Connor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Holmes is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Connor content just to control the position here.
Holmes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Connor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Connor with good strikes from the mount here!
Connor with the ground and pound from mount.
Connor content just to control the position here.
Holmes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Holmes is trying to stand.
The referee warns Holmes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Connor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Connor working the ground and pound effectively.
Holmes squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SU#
Connor is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor throws a quick counter head kick but Holmes was just out of range.
Holmes looks to clinch
and Connor counters with a three punch combo that has Holmes backing up. Holmes nods at Connor to acknowledge the strikes.
Connor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Casey Holmes has been cut.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connor works the jab nicely.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Connor keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Connor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holmes sprawls well initially but Connor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Connor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Connor decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jimmie Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#TD#
Connor feints and as Holmes raises his hands in defense, Connor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Connor passes into half guard.
Holmes pushes Connor off looking to stand but Connor dives back in and keeps control.
Connor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holmes tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Connor manages to move to mount!
Casey Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmie Connor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Connor, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Connor!
Jimmie Connor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Vargas doesn't manage to clinch there - Connor circles away.
Connor throws a big counter combination but Vargas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Vargas moves into the clinch.
Connor wants a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vargas throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Connor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vargas uses from the top position.
Connor pulls Vargas in to control the position.
Connor 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#
Connor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Connor gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Vargas blocks a head kick by Connor.
Connor keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Connor tries to keep at a distance but Vargas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Connor blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Connor misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Vargas closes the distance and pushes Connor back into the cage.
Vargas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Connor's efforts to push away.
Vargas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Connor is keeping busy.
Vargas trying to control the position but instead, Connor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vargas into the cage.#T2#
Connor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Connor drags the fight down to the ground.
Connor tries to strike from the bottom.
Connor is pulling down on Vargas's head. It's preventing any offense from Vargas, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Connor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vargas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vargas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Connor wants to sweep here but Vargas controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Vargas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Connor is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Connor looking for a triangle here. Vargas is fighting it but it looks tight! Connor pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Vargas is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jimmie Connor!
Jimmie Connor spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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