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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Bahaghari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bahaghari blocks a jab.#CL2#
Bahaghari forces Riley back against the cage and clinches.
Riley working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Bahaghari breaks from the clinch.
Bahaghari ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
Bahaghari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Riley misses with a hook. Bahaghari ducked under it nicely.
Riley closes the distance but Bahaghari moves to the side
and Bahaghari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bahaghari slips a straight right by Riley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahaghari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bahaghari scores with a head kick. Riley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#
Riley is rocked!
Bahaghari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Riley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bahaghari ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
Mark Bahaghari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bahaghari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Bahaghari pushes Riley up against the cage in a clinch.
Riley wants to break free but Bahaghari has control.
Riley seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Bahaghari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riley avoids it.
Riley has had enough of the clinch but Bahaghari keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Bahaghari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riley wants to clinch.#CL2#
Bahaghari rushes Riley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bahaghari jumps guard and drags Riley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Riley looking to sit in guard and control but Bahaghari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Riley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riley tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Bahaghari stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bahaghari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Bahaghari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bahaghari looks for a takedown but Riley sprawls well.
Riley throws a hook but Bahaghari avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Bahaghari.
#CL2#
Bahaghari darts in and clinches Riley up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley wants to break free but Bahaghari has control.
#T3#
Riley working hard to break the clinch.
Riley working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Bahaghari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bahaghari.
Bahaghari shoots in for a double leg but Riley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bahaghari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riley.
Riley takes a swing at Bahaghari's ribcage but misses.
Alex Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bahaghari blocks a jab.
Bahaghari throws a counter combo.
Bahaghari lands with a nice combination. Riley backs away looking to recover.
Bahaghari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riley as he avoids it easily.
Alex Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bahaghari.
A head kick misses from Bahaghari.
Riley fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Riley throws a body shot but no joy.
Riley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Riley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!#CL2#
Bahaghari takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Riley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bahaghari is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Riley to the mat. Riley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Riley 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.
Riley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bahaghari on the ground.#SU2#
Riley is working an open guard so Bahaghari takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bahaghari staying out of range there.
Riley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Riley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bahaghari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Bahaghari dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bahaghari shoots in looking for a takedown but Riley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bahaghari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A quick step to the side and Riley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Bahaghari gets a clinch. #BC2#
Bahaghari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Bahaghari pushes Riley up against the cage in a clinch.
Riley tries to break free but Bahaghari pushes him back against the cage.
Bahaghari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bahaghari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riley wants to break free but Bahaghari has control.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahaghari leaning against his opponent.
Bahaghari manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Riley is trying to force a seperation but Bahaghari has the dominant position.
Bahaghari is looking for a takedown.
Alex Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bahaghari.#BC2#
Bahaghari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riley misses with a body shot.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riley is looking to chop away at Bahaghari's legs.
Bahaghari moves out of range as Riley strikes.
Riley stuffs the takedown.
Riley tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Bahaghari has Riley up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Bahaghari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bahaghari has a takedown stuffed.
Bahaghari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riley slaps away a takedown attempt from Bahaghari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Riley misses its target.
Riley throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Bahaghari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Bahaghari throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Riley gets a clinch.
Bahaghari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riley smiles and moves away.
Riley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bahaghari misses with a hook.
Bahaghari shoots for a takedown but Riley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bahaghari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bahaghari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Riley misses the jab.
Riley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bahaghari's hands.
Bahaghari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riley.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Bahaghari has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Bahaghari looking to score a takedown here. Riley is defending well but Bahaghari drives through and ends up in Riley's guard.
Bahaghari is breathing heavily.
Riley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bahaghari working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Bahaghari stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Riley misses with a hook.
Mark Bahaghari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riley slaps away a takedown attempt from Bahaghari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Riley lands a nice shot to the body.
Riley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bahaghari's head.
Riley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bahaghari shoots in but Riley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Riley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Bahaghari's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Riley throws a right and a left that Bahaghari avoids nicely.
Bahaghari lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bahaghari lands a two punch combo.
A lazy left from Riley finds it's target.
Riley misses with a looping right.
Riley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bahaghari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riley circles away.
The fighters circle, before Bahaghari throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Riley's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bahaghari lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mark Bahaghari!
Our winner, Mark Bahaghari, 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.
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Event:
KFC: Resurrection
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Lora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bahaghari manages to avoid it.
Lora looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bahaghari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lora.#CL#
Bahaghari has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Bahaghari breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Bahaghari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lora is doing well to control the position and prevent Bahaghari from advancing to side control.
Bahaghari seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Bahaghari is working for a kimura but Lora is defending it quite comfortably.
Lora slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahaghari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Bahaghari has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lora to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bahaghari is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lora pulls down on the head and he's put Bahaghari to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manuel Lora!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 5
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Valur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bahaghari counters with a body kick.
Bahaghari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bahaghari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valur swivels and escapes.
Valur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bahaghari sprawls well. Bahaghari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valur gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been told by Valur's head coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Valur shoots in and drives through. Bahaghari sprawls well.
Valur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bahaghari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Valur.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Valur. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bahaghari clinches up with Valur and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bahaghari is keeping busy.
We've been informed that Bahaghari has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2#
Bahaghari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bahaghari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valur circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Bahaghari drives through and clinches with Valur against the cage.
#T1##BC2#
Bahaghari breaks from the clinch.
Valur shoots in looking for a takedown but Bahaghari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bahaghari tests Valur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valur takes one on the button.
Valur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bahaghari tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valur defends well and Bahaghari ends up having to push Valur into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bahaghari circles away.
Valur swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Bahaghari counters by moving into the clinch.
Valur is trying to pull guard but Bahaghari has him pressed against the cage.
Valur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valur managing to block the knees to the body from Bahaghari.
Bahaghari prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Bahaghari manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Bahaghari clinches.
Valur tries to pull guard but Bahaghari won't allow it.
Valur tries to score a body lock takedown but Bahaghari shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Bahaghari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valur shoots in for a takedown but Bahaghari shows good takedown defense.
Bahaghari thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Valur if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Bahaghari clinches up with Valur and pushes him back against the cage.
Bahaghari working Valur over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Bahaghari - that landed with a thud.
Valur jumps guard but Bahaghari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valur fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valur is looking to control Bahaghari's arms but Bahaghari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valur has his back to the cage. #T3#
Valur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bahaghari pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Valur shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bahaghari's guard.
Valur looking to pass the guard.
Valur preventing the sweep.
Bahaghari is looking to stand up but Valur isn't so interested in that idea.
Bahaghari working a defensive guard here.
Valur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Bahaghari wants to sweep here but Valur controlling him for the moment.
Bahaghari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valur is controlling him.
Valur trying to control but Bahaghari is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Bahaghari pushes Valur up against the cage in a clinch.
Valur is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bahaghari has Valur pressed against the cage, preventing Valur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bahaghari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bahaghari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Bahaghari dominated that round.
That's time! Valur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bahaghari throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Valur counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valur. #ES2#
Bahaghari has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Valur off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Valur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bahaghari sprawls well. Bahaghari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valur gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Bahaghari shoots in and bounces Valur off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bahaghari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bahaghari would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Bahaghari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bahaghari has managed to get both his arms back between Valur's legs - danger averted.
Bahaghari wants to control from the top but Valur keeps moving.
Bahaghari scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Bahaghari trying to control but Valur is working from the bottom.
Mark Bahaghari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valur is looking to stand up but Bahaghari isn't so interested in that idea.
Valur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bahaghari.
Bahaghari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valur is trying to keep Bahaghari in close.
#SUB#
Bahaghari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bahaghari has managed to get both his arms back between Valur's legs - danger averted.
Valur being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Bahaghari stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bahaghari misses with a few strikes there.
Valur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bahaghari's waist but Bahaghari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valur off to one side.
Valur wants to clinch up but Bahaghari keeps it at a distance.
Mark Bahaghari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bahaghari throws a shot to the body.
Valur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bahaghari as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Valur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bahaghari misses with a few strikes there.
Valur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bahaghari swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Valur tries to keep at a distance but Bahaghari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valur has Bahaghari pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Bahaghari breaks from the clinch.
Bahaghari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bahaghari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Valur fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bahaghari keeps Valur at a distance using the push kick.
Valur throws a chopping leg kick but Bahaghari manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bahaghari was well out of range. Poor timing from Valur.
Bahaghari misses with a body kick.
Bahaghari moves out of range as Valur throws a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Bahaghari.
Bahaghari lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Bahaghari shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bahaghari was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ROC2#
Valur is rocked!#SUB2#
Bahaghari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valur knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oh Valur is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bahaghari slows the pace down.
Valur seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Bahaghari cracks Valur with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bahaghari scoring with punches and elbows. #SU2#
Bahaghari has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #KD2#
Bahaghari lands a big head kick that sends Valur tumbling to the mat! Bahaghari takes a step backwards and waves Valur back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bahaghari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gilbert Valur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Bahaghari. Those never looked like landing.
Valur appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bahaghari tries to clinch but Valur moves out of range.
Valur finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Bahaghari's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Valur falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Bahaghari!
A victorious Mark Bahaghari 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:
TGC Crucible 4
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Pidaso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pidaso throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pidaso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Stu Pidaso has been cut.
Bahaghari with a jab.
Bahaghari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pidaso defends it nicely.
Bahaghari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bahaghari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pidaso counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bahaghari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pidaso .
Pidaso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bahaghari avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Bahaghari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Bahaghari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Bahaghari shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bahaghari was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
You can see the frustration on Pidaso 's face as Bahaghari controls the position. #T1#
Pidaso is trying to control Bahaghari's posture but Bahaghari avoids it.
Bahaghari throws a strike aimed at the side of Pidaso 's head but Pidaso avoids it well.
Pidaso regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bahaghari's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bahaghari scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pidaso has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Bahaghari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pidaso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bahaghari.
Bahaghari stalling.
Bahaghari looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bahaghari trying to pass the guard but Pidaso defending well.
Pidaso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bahaghari. #SU#
Bahaghari decides to return to a standing position.
Stu Pidaso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bahaghari throws a head kick that misses.
Pidaso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bahaghari if he has to take too many more of those.
Bahaghari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pidaso .
Pidaso tries to land a front kick but Bahaghari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bahaghari seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Bahaghari has knocked Pidaso down with a huge combo! Bahaghari steps away and waves a wobbly Pidaso back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Pidaso is rocked!#CL#
Bahaghari clinches up with Pidaso and pushes him back against the cage.
Pidaso is still on wobbly legs! Can Bahaghari finish him?#T3##BC#
Bahaghari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Pidaso .
Bahaghari wobbles Pidaso with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Bahaghari dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Pidaso to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Bahaghari!
A very excited looking Mark Bahaghari 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: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Bahaghari shoots in but Tucker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Bahaghari dives in for a single leg takedown but Tucker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tucker feinted with a counter takedown.
Bahaghari lands with an uppercut that bounces Tucker off the cage and back into range.
Bahaghari darts in looking for a takedown but Tucker gets double underhooks and turns Bahaghari into the cage.
Devin Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bahaghari.
Tucker circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Tucker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bahaghari won't be happy with that.
Tucker throws a strike aimed at the side of Bahaghari's head but Bahaghari avoids it well.#SUB#
Tucker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bahaghari is trying to control Tucker's posture but Tucker avoids it. #T1#
Tucker is looking to take a break and control but Bahaghari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bahaghari is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bahaghari wants to control but Tucker postures up.
Tucker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tucker lands a few punches from side control.
Tucker 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tucker working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Tucker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tucker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bahaghari gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bahaghari tries to get to full guard but Tucker has control of the leg.
Tucker working over Bahaghari with some ground and pound. Bahaghari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Tucker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bahaghari flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tucker not doing much here.
Tucker scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bahaghari looking for submissions off his back.
Tucker is controlling the pace.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bahaghari wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well.
Tucker stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker wants to control but Bahaghari is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Tucker 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#
Tucker shoots in for a double leg but Bahaghari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bahaghari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tucker defends it well.
Bahaghari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bahaghari doesn't manage to clinch there - Tucker circles away.
#CL2#
Bahaghari has Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Bahaghari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bahaghari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tucker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Bahaghari looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tucker!
Tucker manages to get back to half guard.
Tucker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tucker is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Tucker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bahaghari manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker controls the position.
Tucker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bahaghari landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tucker tries to lock up and control but Bahaghari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bahaghari can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bahaghari lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tucker hang on?
Bahaghari prevents Tucker from getting the reversal.
Bahaghari can't control as he wanted to and Tucker manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bahaghari throwing shots but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Tucker trying to get back to full guard but Bahaghari takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bahaghari avoids the attempt from Tucker to control.
Tucker is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Bahaghari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tucker is looking to escape.
Tucker is trying to escape the mount.
Bahaghari avoids the attempt from Tucker to control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tucker is working to get back to half guard.
Tucker is squirming around, avoiding Bahaghari's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Bahaghari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bahaghari gets caught flat footed, as Tucker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Bahaghari kicks Tucker off and gets to his feet.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Bahaghari circles away easily
and Bahaghari counters with a left and a right that stings Tucker.
Tucker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bahaghari tries to avoid it but Tucker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bahaghari to the ground. Bahaghari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Tucker shoots in and bounces Bahaghari off the cage to secure the takedown into 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!
Tucker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bahaghari wants to stand up but Tucker is controlling him.
Tucker content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bahaghari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bahaghari is looking to stand up but Tucker isn't so interested in that idea.
Bahaghari 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.
Tucker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bahaghari's head.
Tucker is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bahaghari throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mark Bahaghari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tucker gets the takedown into side control.
Bahaghari is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tucker connects with a decent elbow.
Bahaghari is looking for a sweep.
Tucker controls the position.
Tucker throwing strikes but Bahaghari manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bahaghari wants to stand but Tucker has his arm trapped. #T3#
Bahaghari working away.
Tucker is not content to let Bahaghari control the position.
Tucker is looking for a sweep.
Bahaghari is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bahaghari working away.#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.#SU2#
Bahaghari stands up.
Bahaghari dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Bahaghari drops Tucker with a beautiful combination! Tucker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bahaghari is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Tucker is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Devin Tucker has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bahaghari tries to clinch up but Tucker circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh Tucker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Bahaghari has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Bahaghari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bahaghari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bahaghari cracks Tucker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bahaghari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bahaghari wants it to stay on the feet.
Bahaghari lands a slapping body shot.
Bahaghari rushes Tucker and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Tucker is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Bahaghari piles on the pressure and Tucker crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Bahaghari!
Mark Bahaghari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SFC 16: Gonza x Lesnar
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Bahaghari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blighton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Blighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bahaghari pulls his head out easily.
Bahaghari is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blighton trying to hold on to Bahaghari's head to control him but Bahaghari postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahaghari is looking to take a break and control but Blighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Bahaghari trying to pass the guard but Blighton defending well.
Bahaghari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blighton is looking to improve his position.
Blighton is holding on to half guard well.
Bahaghari working over Blighton with some ground and pound. Blighton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bahaghari is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU2#
Bahaghari decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Blighton closes the distance and pushes Bahaghari back into the cage.
Bahaghari slows down the pace here.
Blighton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bahaghari walks away with a smile on his face. Blighton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blighton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bahaghari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bahaghari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bahaghari swats away the attempt to clinch by Blighton .#T3##CL2#
Bahaghari has managed to clinch.
Bahaghari stalls.
Blighton is trying to pull guard but Bahaghari has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Bahaghari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bahaghari checks a low kick from Blighton .
Blighton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blighton wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Bahaghari with that takedown attempt.
Buster Blighton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bahaghari.#CL#
Blighton rushes Bahaghari and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bahaghari is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bahaghari pulls guard effortlessly.
Bahaghari is trying to control the position but Blighton postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Blighton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blighton throws a big right hand that misses.
Bahaghari looking for a sweep. Not yet Bahaghari, not yet.
Bahaghari is trying to control the position but Blighton postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blighton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bahaghari misses with a few strikes there.
Bahaghari looks for a takedown but Blighton sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Bahaghari dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bahaghari dodges the punch combination from Blighton .
Buster Blighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bahaghari has managed to clinch.
Blighton looking for a takedown. #TD#
Blighton pulls guard.
Bahaghari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bahaghari trying to control the position from guard on top but Blighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bahaghari wants to stand but Blighton is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahaghari trying to control the position from guard on top but Blighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Blighton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bahaghari trying to control the position from guard on top but Blighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bahaghari throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Blighton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bahaghari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bahaghari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blighton controlling Bahaghari's posture. #T2#
Bahaghari wants to control from the top but Blighton keeps moving.
Bahaghari wants to get up but he can't break Blighton 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blighton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Blighton is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bahaghari throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Blighton 's body to avoid the submission. Blighton has instead reached around Bahaghari's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Blighton arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buster Blighton !
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Event:
SFC 14: Hanley x Palaktingpuet
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bahaghari slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Bahaghari tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bahaghari slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
A right-left combo lands from Diaz. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Bahaghari has been cut.
Diaz throws the left hand but Bahaghari avoids the punch easily.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Bahaghari shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bahaghari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Bahaghari counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bahaghari.
Bahaghari lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bahaghari has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle.
Diaz is trying to push Bahaghari away but Bahaghari has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Bahaghari keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz tries to break free but Bahaghari pushes him back against the cage.
Bahaghari prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Bahaghari digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bahaghari slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Bahaghari thuds his shin into the meat of Diaz's side.
Bahaghari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Bahaghari clinches up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Bahaghari manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Bahaghari shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bahaghari grinds an elbow into Diaz's temple.
Bahaghari cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
Bahaghari is putting a hurting on Diaz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bahaghari working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bahaghari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Bahaghari lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz is not content to let Bahaghari control the position. #T3#
Bahaghari is chipping away with strikes.
Bahaghari is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bahaghari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Bahaghari lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bahaghari scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Bahaghari works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Bahaghari is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Diaz is trying to escape and Bahaghari transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Diaz is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bahaghari! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Bahaghari!
A very excited looking Mark Bahaghari 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:
SFC FN 2: Guerrero x Divac
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Bahaghari has Bones up against the cage in a clinch.
Bahaghari prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Bahaghari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Bahaghari drives through and clinches with Bones against the cage.
Bones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bahaghari prevents the takedown attempt.
Mark Bahaghari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Bones.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bones.
Bahaghari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bones is keeping busy.#BC#
Bahaghari breaks the clinch.
Bahaghari looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Bones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bahaghari defending well though.
Bahaghari is trying to stand back up but Bones is controlling him
Bones trying to control from Bahaghari's half guard. Bahaghari has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Bones cracks Bahaghari with a solid left hand.
Bahaghari 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.
Bahaghari is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Arvins Bootcamp that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bahaghari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bahaghari wants to stand and escape but Bones is having none of it.
Bones told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bones trying to control but Bahaghari is working from the bottom.
Bones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bones trying to control but Bahaghari is working from the bottom.
Bahaghari is looking to stand up but Bones isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bahaghari looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bahaghari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Bones clinches.
Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bahaghari's efforts to push away.
Bahaghari stops a takedown attempt from Bones.
#BC#
Bahaghari breaks from the clinch.
Bahaghari throws the left hand but Bones avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Bahaghari moves into the clinch.
Bones misses with a knee strike.
Bahaghari is trying to force a seperation but Bones has the dominant position.#BC#
Bahaghari breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Bahaghari has closed the distance and engaged Bones in a clinch.
Bones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bahaghari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Bones on the inside.
Bones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bahaghari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Bahaghari. No joy for Bones on that attempt. #CL2#
Bones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bahaghari, pushing him back against the cage.
Bahaghari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bahaghari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bahaghari prevents the takedown attempt.
Bahaghari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bones blocks it with crossed arms.
Bones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Bahaghari decides to pull guard.
Bones wants to control from the top but Bahaghari keeps moving. #SUB#
Bahaghari looking for a guillotine here but Bones defends easily.
#T4#
Bahaghari is wriggling around but Bones manages to pass to half guard.
Bones slips a nice elbow through Bahaghari's hands, connecting with Bahaghari's forehead.
Bones working the head and body with strikes.
Bahaghari is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bahaghari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bones scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bahaghari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bones thows a huge punch but Bahaghari dodges it nicely.
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 Mark Bahaghari will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bahaghari fails to land the takedown.
Bahaghari misses with a wild body shot.
Bones with the counter takedown but Bahaghari avoids it easily.
Bahaghari throws a body punch but Bones moves out of range. #TD2#
Bones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bones showed some decent athleticism there.
Bones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahaghari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Bones is working for a kimura but Bahaghari is defending it quite comfortably.
Bahaghari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Bahaghari is trying to stand up here but Bones is controlling him well.
Bones drops an elbow to the side of Bahaghari's head.
Bahaghari is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Bones there.
Ground and pound from Bones. #SUB#
Bahaghari actively working from the bottom here.
Bahaghari is trying to maintain the position but Bones is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Bahaghari looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bones stops Bahaghari from getting back to his feet.
Bones working Bahaghari over with strikes.
Bones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bones slips a nice elbow through Bahaghari's hands, connecting with Bahaghari's forehead.
Bahaghari trying to control from the bottom.
Bones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bones is nestled in close to Bahaghari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bones trying to control the action but Bahaghari is working from the bottom.
Bahaghari wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Bones wants to control but Bahaghari is keeping him busy.
Bones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bahaghari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bones lands with a punch from half guard.
Bones lands with a punch from half guard.
Bones is nestled in close to Bahaghari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bones connects with a nice short shot to Bahaghari's temple.
Bahaghari is trying to stand up here but Bones is controlling him well.
Bones lands with a punch from half guard.
Bones is trying to control. Bahaghari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bahaghari wants to improve his position but Bones is controlling well.
#T4#
Bones is just content to waste time from the top position. Bahaghari takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bahaghari keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
Bones connects with a couple of short punches.
Bahaghari wants to sweep but no luck.
Bones won't allow Bahaghari to get back to his feet.
Bahaghari has momentary wrist control but Bones slips an elbow through the middle.
Bones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bahaghari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bones has Bahaghari up against the cage in a clinch.
Bones misses with a punch to the body.
Bones lands a hook that snaps the head of Bahaghari backwards.
Bahaghari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bahaghari is trying to pull guard but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Bones is working for takedown but Bahaghari is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bones wants to take the fight to the mat but Bahaghari manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mark Bahaghari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Bones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bahaghari's efforts to push away.
Bones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bahaghari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bones. #T1#
Bones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bahaghari after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Bones has hold of one of Bahaghari's legs. Bahaghari is fighting the takedown attempt but Bones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Bones has gone for a leg lock! Bahaghari slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bones's guard.#REVR#
Bones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Bahaghari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES2#
Bones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bahaghari off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bahaghari pinned against the cage. Bahaghari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Bones shoots in and drives through. Bahaghari sprawls well.#CL2#
Bones pushes Bahaghari up against the cage in a clinch.
Bones wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Bahaghari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bahaghari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bones backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bahaghari tries to circle away but Bones has him pinned against the cage.
Bahaghari is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bahaghari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bahaghari stops a takedown attempt from Bones.
#BC#
Bahaghari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bahaghari instigates a clinch.
Bahaghari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bahaghari avoiding damage.
#T3#
Bones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bones goes for a takedown attempt but Bahaghari pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bahaghari fails to land the takedown.
Bahaghari throws a big shot that misses.
Bones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bahaghari pinned against the cage. Bahaghari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bahaghari shoots in but Bones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bahaghari gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Bones counters with a single leg into guard. Bahaghari didn't expect that. #T4#
Bones stands up over Bahaghari, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bones cracks Bahaghari with a solid left hand.
Bones cracks Bahaghari with a solid left hand.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bahaghari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bones works a leg free and moves into half guard. #ES#
Bahaghari pushes Bones off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Bahaghari tries to keep at a distance but Bones has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bahaghari tries to pull guard but Bones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Bones.
I think Bones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bill Bones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Burton rushes Bahaghari and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Bahaghari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bahaghari. #SUB2#
Bahaghari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bahaghari working the ground and pound.
Bahaghari lands a nice forearm strike.
Burton is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Burton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Bahaghari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burton, who protects the arm well.
Burton sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Bahaghari is trying to control the action in half guard but Burton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bahaghari blocks the strikes from Burton.
Bahaghari tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Burton is trying to get back to full guard.
Burton trying to control from the bottom.
Burton punching from the bottom.
Burton trying to control but Bahaghari postures up.
Burton wants to improve his position but Bahaghari is controlling well.
Bahaghari lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bahaghari is keen to just control but Burton is a slippery customer.
Bahaghari is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bahaghari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burton throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bahaghari wants to free his trapped foot but Burton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Bahaghari.
Burton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Burton actively working from the bottom here.
Bahaghari is looking to take a break and control but Burton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Burton is trying to maintain the position but Bahaghari is very close to passing his half guard.
Burton is looking to improve his position.
Burton is breathing heavily.
Bahaghari seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Burton wants to get back to his feet.
Bahaghari trying to control the action but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton pushes Bahaghari off but Bahaghari dives into side control.
Bahaghari working the body and head with strikes.
Burton is trying to control Bahaghari's posture but Bahaghari avoids it.
Burton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Burton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4##SU2#
Bahaghari stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Burton clinches. #BC2#
Bahaghari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bahaghari moves into range and clinches up with Burton.
Burton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Bahaghari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bahaghari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Burton has managed to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bahaghari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burtons head.
Bahaghari lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Burton is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bahaghari is working Burton over against the cage.
Burton missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Bahaghari dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bahaghari is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Burton is in big trouble! Bahaghari is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Burton. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Mark Bahaghari!
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