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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
William uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Volkov shoots in but William avoids the takedown attempt easily.
William takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aleksandr Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has William pinned against the cage. William gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Volkov looks to move away, William throws a big counter combo but Volkov just gets out of the way.
Fabian William has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Volkov.
William looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Volkov!
Volkov dives in for a single leg takedown but William sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
William pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkov throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Volkov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of William's head.#TD#
William scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Volkov looks winded!
A control attempt from Volkov but he's now mounted!
William sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
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!
William won't let Volkov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
William is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Volkov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Volkov is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
William punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Volkov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from William.
Volkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
William looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
William with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Volkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Volkov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
William dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian William dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Volkov dives in for a single leg takedown but William sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Volkov doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and William counters by clinching up.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but William turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fabian William has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Volkov.
Volkov stops a takedown attempt from William.
Volkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but William is keeping busy.#TD#
William drags the fight down to the ground.
Volkov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but William manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
William sitting in guard here, content to control.
William is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
William scoring with some ground and pound.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
William is in close to Volkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
William working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
William 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.
William works over Volkov with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
William landing some decent shots from guard.
William with a nice head shot there.
William lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
William wants to stand but Volkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Volkov seems keen to control William's posture.
William working some strikes from top position.
William is looking to stand up but Volkov won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
William misses with a head kick.
Volkov darts in looking for a takedown but William gets double underhooks and turns Volkov into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
William is looking to counter the offense by Volkov and move into the clinch.
Fabian William is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with William, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes William against the cage but William circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from William.
Volkov scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Volkov has closed the distance and engaged William in a clinch.
Volkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by William after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
William jumps guard and drags Volkov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
William has control of Volkov's left arm, preventing Volkov from doing any damage. #T4#
William continues to stall.
Fabian William overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
William 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##SUB#
William is looking for a kimura but Volkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for William to get the leverage.
Volkov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but William manages to pass to mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by William.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian William dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
William shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than William was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Volkov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
William keeps control of the position as Volkov tries to break free.
Volkov trying to control the position but William manages to sink in the hooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. William controlling the positon.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
William patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1#
Volkov wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov tries to roll but William sticks to his back.
William 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.
William scores with punches to the body.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet.
William is punishing Volkov with strikes - can he finish him?!
William is working the ground and pound. Can Volkov escape?#T2#
Volkov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
William working for a choke but Volkov is defending well.
What can Volkov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Volkov trying to control the hands but William breaks the grip. #T3#
Volkov is in bad spot here.
William scores with punches from the back.
#SUB#
William patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I would not like to be Volkov right now.
William is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
William loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Volkov hold on?
#T4#
William is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Volkov up.
#SUB#
Volkov fending off the submission attempt from William.
William biding his time, controlling Volkov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian William showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for William, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian William!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Magomedov gets a clinch.
William wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Magomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
William throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but William controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov is controlling William's posture.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov has control of William's left arm, preventing William from doing any damage.
Magomedov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on William's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. William works his way back into a safe position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
William wants to get up but he can't break Magomedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
William gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
William wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of William is proving hard to escape from.
William being controlled here, momentarily.
William preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
William wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Magomedov manages to pass to side control.
William is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well. #ES#
William kicks Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from William.#CL2#
Magomedov drives through and clinches with William against the cage.
#TD2#
Magomedov gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
William trying to control from the bottom.
William tries to kick Magomedov off in order to stand up. Magomedov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Magomedov wants to stand but William has his arm trapped.
William is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
William is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
William struggling a bit here.
William tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SU2#
Magomedov stands up. #TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into William's guard.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
William wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
William keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
William trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halid Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
William has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Magomedov after a bit of a struggle.
William being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Magomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedov is standing up over William. William looks to escape but Magomedov dives into side control.
#REVR#
Magomedov controlling from side mount. #T1##SU2#
Magomedov stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
William is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well. #T2#
Ground and pound from Magomedov.
William is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but William is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but William is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but William does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
William trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Still in half guard, Magomedov seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and William counters with a series of strikes. Magomedov will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Magomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Magomedov trying to control the action but William is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to stand but William is controlling his arm.#T4#
William wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov drags him back down.
William is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but William sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Magomedov wants to stand but William has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halid Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from William.
William throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
William is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. William is keeping the position for now.
William wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magomedov wants to stand but William is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
William wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Halid Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
William tries to pull guard but Magomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magomedov stalls.
Magomedov stops a takedown attempt from William.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabian William. That's going to take a lot out of him.
William tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Magomedov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
William throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
William is trying to pull guard but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Magomedov is trying to trip William. He has hold of a leg but William is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Magomedov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T3#
William is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
William keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #SU2#
William is working an open guard so Magomedov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. William did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control.
William is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Magomedov looking to control but William is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that William really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T4##SUB2#
Magomedov looking to secure an arm triangle but William defends it well.
Magomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
BOOM! Magomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
William tries to buck Magomedov off but he can't manage it.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halid Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magomedov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halid Magomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
William shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magomedov is trying to defend but William finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
William is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
William is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. William eventually gives up the hold.
William trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but William has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
William is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Magomedov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
William with the ground and pound but Magomedov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Magomedov is trying to keep William in close.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but William controlling him for the moment.
William postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but William shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
William looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Magomedov!
William content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
William working away.#T3#
Magomedov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, William has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
William is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Magomedov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but William 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.
Fabian William dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but William gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
William blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
William is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Magomedov.
William is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?#TD#
William shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
William is fighting to break Magomedov's control of his arms but Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on William's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. William works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and William dives into side control.
Magomedov manages to get back to half guard.
William is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Magomedov is looking to get back to is feet but William passes into side control.
Fabian William overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
William landing a few strikes.
William sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Magomedov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
William wants to stand but Magomedov has his arm trapped.
Magomedov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
William wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
William in side control, throwing shots but Magomedov defends.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
William wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but William sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
William seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as William checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Magomedov rushes William and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
William breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Magomedov darts in and clinches William up against the cage.#TD#
William tightens his grip and picks Magomedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Magomedov manages to land in guard.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
William would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but William passes into half guard.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but William has control of the leg.
Magomedov controlling the position for now.#T4#
Magomedov trying to control but William postures up.
Magomedov is not content to let William control the position.
Magomedov wants to control but William is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
William closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magomedov did well to prevent William getting side control.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but William is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian William dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
William clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
William jumps into guard, dragging Magomedov to the mat.
William trying to control the position.
William wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
William managing to control the position.
Magomedov prevents William from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of William is proving hard to escape from.
Magomedov trying to control but William is working from the bottom. #T1#
William wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Magomedov manages to pass to side control.
William pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Magomedov is taking a breather. William says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but William is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from William as Magomedov shoots in.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with William, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes William against the cage but William circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but William saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fabian William has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Magomedov.#TD#
William looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov is looking to control William's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from William there.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Magomedov trying to control here.
#SUB#
William is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
William drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Magomedov lands with a heel strike from the guard.
William stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov controls William momentarily but William frees himself.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov has control of William's left arm, preventing William from doing any damage.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rashid Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabian William is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
William is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian William showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for William, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian William!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Magomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but William swivels and escapes.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by William.
William fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Magomedov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and William manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. William is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
William 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. #T1#
Magomedov is looking to get back to full guard here but William has managed to pass to side control instead.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
William controls the position from side control.
William tries to stand but Magomedov is controlling his head. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but William is dominant here and he's now got Magomedov's back!
Good control from William.
William is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Magomedov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
William controlling well, preventing Magomedov from escaping the position.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but William won't let him.
William punishes Magomedov with strikes from the back mount. #T3#
William lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
William looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Magomedov covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
William is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
William just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Magomedov manages to reverse the position and now he's in William's guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
#T4#
Magomedov tries to stand but William is controlling from the bottom.
William wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magomedov wants to get up but he can't break William's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magomedov 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
William throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian William dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Magomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from William. William gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
William shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fabian William overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
William 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
William is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. William eventually gives up the hold.
William missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SU#
William decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Magomedov throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Fabian William has been cut.
William pulls out of a head kick attempt.
William swings and misses with a hook to the body.
William gets cracked there but stands up to it.
William is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
William throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - William sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2##TD#
William scores with a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but William is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control William haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magomedov has momentary wrist control but William slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Magomedov is looking to stand up but William isn't so interested in that idea.
William wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
William landing some decent shots from guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by William.
William shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
William fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabian William. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
William throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but William avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Magomedov has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
William tries to score with a low kick but Magomedov moves his leg out of the way.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
William stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and William wants it to stay on the 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 Fabian William will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fabian William's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
William dives in and grabs Magomedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes down on William's head and hops out.
Magomedov looks for the body kick but William saw that one coming. #TD#
William fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Magomedov sprawls well initially but William persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
William is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?#SUB#
William 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.
Magomedov is pressing down on William's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
William postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Magomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
William fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
William is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.#TD2#
Magomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
William wants to get up but he can't break Magomedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
William working some strikes from top position.
William in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
William scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedov is trying to keep William in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
William working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fabian William is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. William gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
William manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magomedov prevents William from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but William keeps moving. #ES#
William manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
William has clasped his hands together around Magomedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
William working the ground and pound from side control.
William just content to control the position. #T4#
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
William working the ground and pound but Magomedov is defending the strikes.
William lands some shots froms side control.
William is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
William is putting a hurting on Magomedov here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian William showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for William, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian William!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Aliev misses with a takedown attempt - William sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
William is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Aliev.
William keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aliev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and William counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fabian William has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Aliev.
Aliev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
William tightens his grip and picks Aliev up, before dumping him to the ground. Aliev manages to land in guard.
Aliev is wriggling around but William manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Aliev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
William slips a nice elbow through Aliev's hands, connecting with Aliev's forehead.
William looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB#
William is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
William keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
William landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
William lands strikes from half guard.
William controlling the action here.
William lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
William content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
William winds up and cracks Aliev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
William trying to control the pace. #SUB#
William has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Aliev defend it? William steps over the head and cranks it - Aliev is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for William!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabian William!
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