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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Sandhu shoots in looking for a takedown. Ross tries to sprawl out of it but Sandhu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sandhu throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Ross counters by clinching up.
Sandhu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
Sandhu wants to get back to striking at distance but Ross won't allow it.
Sandhu managing to block the knees to the body from Ross.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sandhu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ross leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandhu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ross gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sandhu is looking to break free of the clinch but Ross has double underhooks.
Sandhu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frankie Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shehbaz Sandhu.#T1#
Sandhu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ross effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sandhu shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Sandhu tries to get set, Ross tries to push him back and clinch up but Sandhu manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Ross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ross is trying to pull guard but Sandhu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ross swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandhu tries to circle away but Ross has him pinned against the cage.
Sandhu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Sandhu tries to land knees in the clinch but Ross avoids the damage to the body.
Ross tries to pull guard but Sandhu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sandhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ross tries to counter by clinching up but Sandhu breaks away and moves out of range.
Sandhu shoots in but Ross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ross throws the left hand but Sandhu avoids the punch easily.
Sandhu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sandhu somewhat.
Sandhu dives in and grabs Ross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ross pushes down on Sandhu's head and hops out.
Ross seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Sandhu fails with a takedown attempt.
Ross appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ross misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Sandhu misses.
Sandhu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ross defends it nicely.
Ross drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sandhu sprawls and moves away.
Ross doesn't manage to clinch there - Sandhu circles away.
#TD#
Ross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Ross throws a big elbow that misses.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
Sandhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
Ross 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.
Ross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sandhu is trying to keep Ross in close.
Ross scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Ross gets to his feet. Sandhu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Sandhu pushes Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Ross dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sandhu throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Ross tries to counter with a takedown but Sandhu is quick to defend against it.
Shehbaz Sandhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandhu misses with a takedown attempt - Ross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ross really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sandhu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ross's waist but Ross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sandhu off to one side.
Sandhu shoots and misses #CL#
and Ross counters by moving into the clinch.
Frankie Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shehbaz Sandhu.#BC#
Ross breaks from the clinch.
Sandhu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick from Sandhu misses #CL#
and Ross holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandhu managing to block the knees to the body from Ross.
Sandhu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sandhu wants to break free but Ross has control.
A bit of stalling here from Ross.
#T1#
Sandhu being controlled against the cage.
Ross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sandhu.
Ross is trying to pull guard but Sandhu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sandhu to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Ross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandhu shoots in looking for a takedown. Ross tries to sprawl out of it but Sandhu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ross leaves Sandhu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Sandhu misses with a straight right. #TD#
Ross shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sandhu's guard.
Sandhu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sandhu is breathing heavily.
Sandhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
Ross scoring with some ground and pound.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ross looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sandhu wants to sweep here but Ross controlling him for the moment. #T3##ES2#
Sandhu has his feet on Ross's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sandhu throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frankie Ross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ross stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Ross gets a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Ross. #T4#
Sandhu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ross's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ross's back!
Sandhu keeps control of the position as Ross tries to break free.
Sandhu punches the canvas rather than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross tries to roll but Sandhu sticks to his back.
Ross breaks Sandhu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sandhu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ross postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Ross dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sandhu has closed the distance and engaged Ross in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ross.
#TD2#
Sandhu manages to pull guard.
Sandhu controls Ross momentarily but Ross frees himself.
Ross throws an elbow that misses. Sandhu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ross's guard. Nice move by Sandhu!#REVB#
Ross pulls Sandhu in close to his closed guard and prevents Sandhu from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross looking to control.
#T1#
Ross bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sandhu's guard. #REVR#
Sandhu trying to control the position.
Sandhu 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#
Ross tries to get to full guard but Sandhu has control of the leg.
Ross is trying to control but can't.
Ross moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandhu prevents Ross from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Ross is pulling down on Sandhu's head to control his posture.
Sandhu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sandhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross has Sandhu pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Ross is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sandhu is aware though and is defending well.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Sandhu from controlling successfully.
Frankie Ross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sandhu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ross haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sandhu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Ross manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sandhu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sandhu working a defensive guard here.
Ross lands a couple of elbows.
Sandhu wants to improve his position but instead Ross has moved into half guard.
Sandhu gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sandhu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sandhu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandhu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ross throwing strikes from guard but Sandhu blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ross wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shehbaz Sandhu.
Well Ross 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Ross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Habiba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ross under the eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Habiba. That's going to slow Ross down. #TD#
Ross feints and as Habiba raises his hands in defense, Ross changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Habiba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Habiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
Ross content to stall in guard here.
Habiba is looking to sweep but instead, Ross has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habiba looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Ross drops an elbow to the side of Habiba's head.
Ross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ross sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Habiba defending well though.
Habiba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ross.
Ross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Habiba has hold of Ross's hands but Ross slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ross prevents Habiba from improving his position.#T2#
Ross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ross lands with a punch from half guard.
Ross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ross prevents Habiba from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Habiba looks to land a combination but Ross avoids it well.
Chafia Habiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Habiba misses.
Ross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Habiba's waist but Habiba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ross off to one side. #T3#
Ross ducks under a wild hook from Habiba.
Ross moves out of range as Habiba strikes.
Ross appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Habiba misses with the body kick#TD#
and Ross counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Habiba pushes Ross off and scrambles back to his feet.
Habiba looks to score with a jab to the body but Ross is just out of range.
Habiba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Habiba looks winded!
Habiba throws a shot from downtown. Ross moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Ross gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Ross wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Ross moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
Habiba throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ross counters with a nice double leg into side control. Habiba won't be happy with that.
Ross controlling from side mount.
Ross really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Check out the look on Ross's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ross in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ross working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Ross dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ross looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Habiba!#ES2#
Habiba throws Ross to one side and escapes!
Habiba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Habiba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Ross counters by moving into the clinch.
Ross fails to pull guard.
Habiba trying to stall but Ross improves his position.
Ross tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ross working hard to break the clinch.
Habiba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ross is trying to pull guard but Habiba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ross wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Habiba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Habiba.
A low kick from Habiba misses #TD#
and Ross decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Habiba's guard.
Ross throws a big elbow that misses.
Ross won't allow Habiba to get back to his feet.
Ross 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.
Habiba is breathing heavily.
Ross works over Habiba with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Habiba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ross takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Ross drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Habiba wants to get back to his feet but Ross passes into half guard.
Ross 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.#REVB#
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!
Habiba pushes Ross off looking to stand but Ross dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Ross looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Habiba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Habiba has hold of Ross's hands but Ross slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ross working over Habiba with some ground and pound. Habiba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ross 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.
Nice strikes from Ross there. #T4#
Ross scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ross working the head and body with strikes.
Habiba is looking for a sweep. Ross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ross landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ross lands strikes from half guard.
Habiba wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frankie Ross will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ross closes the distance and clinches.
Habiba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Habiba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Habiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frankie Ross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Habiba throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Ross shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ross showed some decent athleticism there.
Habiba is trying to escape back to his feet but Ross uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habiba is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ross asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Habiba is looking for a sweep.
Habiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Habiba tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ross working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ross has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Habiba's face.
#T2#
Ross pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Habiba wants to control but Ross is having none of it.
Ross connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Habiba sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ross controlling the action here.
Ross lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Ross missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Ross connects with a nice short shot to Habiba's temple.
Ross slips a nice elbow through Habiba's hands, connecting with Habiba's forehead.
Habiba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ross.
Ross thows a huge punch but Habiba dodges it nicely.
Ross lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ross lands a nice short elbow.
Ross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Habiba can do to turn this around?#T4#
Habiba taking some punishment here, with Ross in his half guard.
Habiba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ross is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chafia Habiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ross is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ross working Habiba over with strikes.
Frankie Ross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ross controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Ross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ross, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Ross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Dimayuga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dimayuga tries to clinch there but Ross circles away.
Dimayuga is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Dimayuga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dimayuga duly obliges.
Ross dives in for a single leg takedown but Dimayuga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dimayuga finds it's way round the side to connect with Ross's head.
Ross dives in and grabs Dimayuga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dimayuga pushes down on Ross's head and hops out.
Alexander Dimayuga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ross has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ross creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ross is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimayuga controlling the action here for a moment.
Dimayuga is trying to stall.
#T1#
Dimayuga throws a punch but it's blocked by Ross.
Dimayuga scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Ross is rocked!
Dimayuga stalling.
Oh Ross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dimayuga tries to land a knee to the head but Ross blocks with his arms.
Dimayuga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ross up against the cage.
Dimayuga looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Dimayuga breaks from the clinch.
Dimayuga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ross has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dimayuga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dimayuga is looking to slow Ross down with leg kicks.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Dimayuga! Ross is backing up but he can't get away as Dimayuga lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Ross and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Dimayuga!
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