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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Bataev moves in looking to clinch but Maromigo pushes him off.
Bataev misses the shot to the body.
Maromigo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bataev misses with a body kick.
Maromigo misses with a takedown attempt - Bataev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bataev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maromigo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bataev defends it well.
Maromigo cracks Bataev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bataev tries to close the distance and clinch but Maromigo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bataev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bataev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maromigo's waist but Maromigo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bataev off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Maromigo drives through with a takedown into Bataev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maromigo throws a big right hand that misses.
Maromigo is working Bataev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bataev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maromigo on the ground.
Bataev 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maromigo throwing strikes from guard but Bataev blocks nicely. #T1#
Maromigo controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Bataev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maromigo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bataev looking for a sweep. Not yet Bataev, not yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maromigo controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Bataev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maromigo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Bataev.
Maromigo keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bataev or perhaps it was just good defense by Maromigo, which made it look bad.
Bataev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yandar Bataev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bataev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maromigo to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Maromigo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bataev controls Maromigo momentarily but Maromigo frees himself.
Bataev pulls Maromigo in close to his closed guard and prevents Maromigo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maromigo stays in close to Bataev's body and controls the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bataev wants to stand and escape but Maromigo is having none of it.
Maromigo preventing the sweep.
Maromigo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bataev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bataev misses with a wild combination.
Bataev blocks a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bataev wants to clinch.
Yagn Maromigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maromigo looks to land a right hand but Bataev moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yagn Maromigo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bataev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maromigo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bataev.
Maromigo swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Bataev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maromigo!
Maromigo gets back to half guard.
Maromigo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maromigo keeping moving, preventing Bataev from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maromigo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bataev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Maromigo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB#
Maromigo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bataev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maromigo has managed to get both his arms back between Bataev's legs - danger averted.
Maromigo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maromigo stands and throws Bataev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bataev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maromigo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Bataev's face as Maromigo controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maromigo trying to control the action but Bataev is working from the bottom.
Maromigo grinds an elbow into Bataev's temple.
Maromigo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bataev keeps working.
Bataev is being controlled here.
Maromigo is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2#
Maromigo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bataev is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Maromigo yanks on the arm and Bataev is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Maromigo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yagn Maromigo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Bataev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bataev decides to pull guard.
Bataev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bataev tries to get out of the position.
Nasib Harb preventing the sweep.
Bataev pulls Nasib Harb in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Bataev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nasib Harb escapes and throws Bataev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nasib Harb misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nasib Harb should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bataev wants to control but Nasib Harb postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bataev is looking for a sweep.
Bataev trying to remain calm as Nasib Harb controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Nasib Harb tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nasib Harb has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Nasib Harb working away.
Nasib Harb scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nasib Harb gets to mount! Bataev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nasib Harb avoids the attempt from Bataev to control.
Bataev is working to get back to half guard.
Bataev wants to hold on but Nasib Harb pushes him away.#T2#
Bataev tries to reverse the position but Nasib Harb maintains control.
Nasib Harb content just to control the position here.
Nasib Harb looking to control but Bataev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bataev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nasib Harb is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bataev can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bataev is desperately trying to improve his position but Nasib Harb has a good base and remains in mount.
Nasib Harb looking to control but Bataev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nasib Harb unloading with bombs!
Bataev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nasib Harb fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nasib Harb trying to control but Bataev is having none of it.
Nasib Harb prevents Bataev from getting the reversal.
Nasib Harb tries to control but Bataev wriggling away. #T4##SUB2#
Nasib Harb is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bataev has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bataev!
Nasib Harb tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Nasib Harb has his foot on Bataev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bataev works his way back into a safe position though.
Nasib Harb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nasib Harb keeping moving, preventing Bataev from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isam Nasib Harb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Nasib Harb closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nasib Harb sitting and controlling from the half guard. #ES#
Bataev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nasib Harb is on him like a limpet, forcing Bataev back against the cage.
Bataev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nasib Harb smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Nasib Harb gets a double leg takedown into Bataev's guard.
Bataev is looking to stand up but Nasib Harb isn't so interested in that idea.
Nasib Harb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Bataev 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.
Nasib Harb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bataev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nasib Harb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasib Harb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bataev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bataev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nasib Harb defends well.#SUB#
Bataev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Nasib Harb drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nasib Harb jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nasib Harb slips nicely into half guard.
Bataev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Nasib Harb is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Bataev is in trouble now - Nasib Harb has advanced to mount!
Bataev tries to improve his position but instead Nasib Harb has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Bataev is trying to stand back up.
Nasib Harb just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Nasib Harb trying to control.#SUB2#
Nasib Harb looking for the choke but no joy.
Bataev trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isam Nasib Harb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nasib Harb closes the distance and clinches up with Bataev, looking for a takedown. Nasib Harb pushes Bataev against the cage but Bataev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nasib Harb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nasib Harb wants to clinch.
Bataev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nasib Harb manages to circle out of the way.
Nasib Harb checks a low kick from Bataev.
Nasib Harb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bataev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nasib Harb sprawls well. Nasib Harb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bataev gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nasib Harb is looking for the big counter here.
Nasib Harb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bataev keeps the fight on the outside.
Bataev takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Yandar Bataev has been cut.#T1#
Nasib Harb shoots in and drives through. Bataev sprawls well.
It looked like Bataev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nasib Harb closes the distance and clinches up with Bataev, looking for a takedown. Nasib Harb pushes Bataev against the cage but Bataev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yandar Bataev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isam Nasib Harb.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bataev.
Nasib Harb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bataev misses with an uppercut. Nasib Harb saw that one coming.#TD#
Bataev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bataev showed some decent athleticism there.
Nasib Harb is looking to improve his position.
Nasib Harb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bataev is working away from the top position though.
Bataev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB#
Bataev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nasib Harb defends it well.
Nasib Harb trying to hold on to Bataev's head to control him but Bataev postures up.
#SUB2#
Nasib Harb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bataev is looking to pass Nasib Harb's guard but actually Nasib Harb recovers to full guard. #T3#
Nasib Harb keeping moving, preventing Bataev from controlling successfully.
Bataev distracts Nasib Harb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bataev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bataev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Nasib Harb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bataev postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bataev 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.
Nasib Harb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Nasib Harb throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bataev escapes and throws Nasib Harb's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nasib Harb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bataev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yandar Bataev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isam Nasib Harb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bataev is trying to work for a kimura but Nasib Harb is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yandar Bataev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nasib Harb 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isam Nasib Harb!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Marsh doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Bataev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marsh tries to pull guard but Bataev holds him up against the cage and eventually Marsh drops back down to his feet.
Marsh could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Marsh stalling in the clinch.
Marsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bataev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marsh is trying to drag Bataev to the mat but Bataev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Marsh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bataev regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh trying to control but Bataev is working from the bottom.
Bataev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Marsh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Bataev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bataev keeping moving, preventing Marsh from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bataev wants to sweep but no luck.
Bataev is still trying to improve position.
Marsh is in close to Bataev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marsh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Bataev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsh being controlled here momentarily.
Bataev keeping moving, preventing Marsh from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marsh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Marsh are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Bataev is trying to control Marsh's posture but Marsh avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bataev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bataev is looking for a sweep.
Marsh working away.
Marsh is looking to take a break and control but Bataev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown but Bataev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bataev misses with a two punch combination.
Bataev dives in and grabs Marsh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marsh pushes down on Bataev's head and hops out.
Bataev swats away the attempt to clinch by Marsh.#CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bataev moves into the clinch.#TD#
Marsh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bataev uses from the top position. #T4##SUB#
Marsh is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bataev rolls with it to try and escape but Marsh cranks on the arm and Bataev is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toby Marsh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Bataev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Antwerpen counters with a one-two to the body.
Bataev avoids the head kick by Van Antwerpen.
Bataev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Bataev with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Van Antwerpen has closed the distance and engaged Bataev in a clinch.
#BC2#
Bataev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Antwerpen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bataev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Antwerpen as he avoids it easily.
Rein Van Antwerpen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yandar Bataev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Bataev with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Bataev takes the fight into the clinch.
Bataev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Antwerpen after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Bataev has Van Antwerpen pressed against the cage, preventing Van Antwerpen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bataev.
Van Antwerpen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bataev after a bit of a struggle.
The referee calls for Bataev to work.
Van Antwerpen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bataev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bataev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Bataev has picked Van Antwerpen up - he's going for a ride! Bataev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bataev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Antwerpen defending well though.
Van Antwerpen keeping hold of Bataev's head, controlling as best he can.
Van Antwerpen taking some punishment here, with Bataev in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Van Antwerpen is holding on to half guard well.
Van Antwerpen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bataev trying to pass the guard but Van Antwerpen defending well. #SUB#
Van Antwerpen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bataev pulls his head out easily. #ES#
Van Antwerpen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bataev is on him like a limpet, forcing Van Antwerpen back against the cage.#T3#
Bataev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Antwerpen smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Van Antwerpen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bataev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van Antwerpen is in Bataev's guard.
Van Antwerpen trying to control but Bataev is working from the bottom.
Bataev wants to control but Van Antwerpen passes easily into half guard.
Van Antwerpen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bataev is concentrating on defense, preventing Van Antwerpen from advancing position.
Bataev is not content to let Van Antwerpen control the position.#T4#
Van Antwerpen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bataev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bataev is trying to stand back up but Van Antwerpen is controlling him
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Antwerpen trying to control the pace.
Bataev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Antwerpen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bataev trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bataev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rein Van Antwerpen 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#
Bataev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Antwerpen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Antwerpen shoots for a double leg takedown but Bataev sprawls well. He's pushed Van Antwerpen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Van Antwerpen gets caught napping as Bataev dives in and scores a takedown. Van Antwerpen manages to retain guard.
Van Antwerpen wants to get back to his feet but Bataev passes into half guard.
Rein Van Antwerpen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVR#
Bataev is looking to pass Van Antwerpen's guard but actually Van Antwerpen recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Van Antwerpen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bataev has picked Van Antwerpen up and slammed him! Van Antwerpen can't keep hold of the triangle and Bataev manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Antwerpen wants to control but Bataev postures up.#T1#
Van Antwerpen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bataev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ES#
Van Antwerpen has one foot on Bataev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
No luck for Bataev with that takedown attempt.
Van Antwerpen connects with a leg kick. Bataev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Antwerpen misses with a takedown attempt - Bataev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rein Van Antwerpen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Antwerpen misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Bataev tries for a takedown but Van Antwerpen circles away easily#TD#
and Van Antwerpen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Van Antwerpen cracks Bataev with a solid left hand.
Van Antwerpen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Antwerpen preventing the sweep.
Van Antwerpen trying to control but Bataev is working from the bottom.
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!#SU#
Van Antwerpen stands up and waves to Bataev to follow him.
Bataev is looking to clinch but Van Antwerpen is avoiding it.
Bataev wants to clinch up but Van Antwerpen keeps it at a distance.
Bataev looks to land a combination but Van Antwerpen avoids it well. #T3##TD#
Van Antwerpen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bataev napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Bataev throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bataev throws a combination that misses
and Van Antwerpen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bataev slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Antwerpen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bataev feints the counter takedown.
Bataev with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Van Antwerpen counters with a takedown into side control.
Bataev tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bataev is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Antwerpen lands a nice shot to the head.
Bataev can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Van Antwerpen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bataev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Van Antwerpen with the ground and pound from mount.
Van Antwerpen content just to control the position here.
Bataev taking shots to the head.
Bataev is looking to get to half guard.
Van Antwerpen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Antwerpen looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rein Van Antwerpen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bataev clinches up against the cage.
Van Antwerpen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bataev jumps guard but Van Antwerpen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Antwerpen jumps guard but Bataev stands there with Van Antwerpen around his waist. Van Antwerpen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bataev prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rein Van Antwerpen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Antwerpen slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bataev manages to break the clinch.
Van Antwerpen fails with the takedown.#T1#
Van Antwerpen tries to close the distance and clinch but Bataev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Bataev drives through and clinches with Van Antwerpen against the cage.
#BC2#
Bataev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bataev with a poor takedown #CL#
and Van Antwerpen counters by clinching up. #TD#
Van Antwerpen pulls guard successfully.
Van Antwerpen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Van Antwerpen looking to pass the guard.
Van Antwerpen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bataev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bataev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Antwerpen is controlling him. #SU#
Van Antwerpen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Van Antwerpen tries to clinch up.
Van Antwerpen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bataev can do to turn this around?
Bataev darts in looking for a takedown but Van Antwerpen gets double underhooks and turns Bataev into the cage.
Van Antwerpen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bataev pinned against the cage. Bataev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Antwerpen dives in for a single leg takedown but Bataev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rein Van Antwerpen is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Antwerpen dives in and grabs Bataev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bataev pushes down on Van Antwerpen's head and hops out.
Bataev throws a nice looking combination but Van Antwerpen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3##TD2#
Bataev gets the takedown into side control.
Van Antwerpen struggling a bit here.
Van Antwerpen is looking to reverse the position.
Van Antwerpen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Van Antwerpen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Antwerpen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Van Antwerpen is pressing down on Bataev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Bataev preventing the sweep.
Van Antwerpen is adopting a defensive guard.
Van Antwerpen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bataev controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yandar Bataev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rein Van Antwerpen 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!
Van Antwerpen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yandar Bataev.
I think Van Antwerpen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rein Van Antwerpen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Batukayev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bataev avoids it really well and circles away.
Batukayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Bataev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Batukayev tries for a takedown but Bataev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Batukayev dives in and grabs Bataev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bataev pushes down on Batukayev's head and hops out.
Yandar Bataev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ziyardi Batukayev.
Batukayev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bataev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Bataev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Batukayev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Batukayev bucks up and tries to throw Bataev off but instead Bataev has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bataev working for a choke but Batukayev is defending well. #SUB#
Batukayev preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bataev. #T1#
Batukayev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bataev.
Bataev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Batukayev for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Bataev working for a choke but Batukayev is defending well.
Bataev avoiding Batukayev 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Batukayev is keeping busy.
Bataev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Batukayev tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bataev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Batukayev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bataev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batukayev manages to get to full guard.
Bataev is pushing down on Batukayev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Batukayev is fighting to maintain full guard but Bataev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bataev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Batukayev is trying to control but can't.
Bataev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batukayev is pressing down on Bataev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bataev stays in close to Batukayev's body and controls the position.
Batukayev trying to keep a closed guard but Bataev is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Bataev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Batukayev or perhaps it was just good defense by Bataev, which made it look bad.
Bataev fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yandar Bataev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Bataev.
Bataev cracks Batukayev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Bataev drives through and clinches with Batukayev against the cage.
Bataev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Batukayev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Batukayev is trying to pull guard but Bataev has him pressed against the cage.
Bataev tries to pull guard but Batukayev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Bataev pulls Batukayev into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bataev is looking for a triangle but Batukayev pushes his legs off easily.
Batukayev trying to control but Bataev is working from the bottom.
Yandar Bataev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Batukayev gets to his feet - Bataev follows without any prompting. #T1#
Bataev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Bataev feints and as Batukayev raises his hands in defense, Bataev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bataev stopping the sweep attempt from Batukayev.
Bataev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Batukayev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Batukayev passes Bataev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bataev is staying active underneath Batukayev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batukayev throwing shots but Bataev is blocking nicely.
Batukayev is trying to control the action in half guard but Bataev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Bataev tries to roll over but Batukayev keeps him under control.
Bataev is working hard here to advance position.
Batukayev wants to control but Bataev is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Batukayev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bataev wants to control but Batukayev is keeping busy.
#T3#
Bataev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Batukayev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bataev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bataev wants to get back to full guard.
Bataev trying to control from the bottom.
Batukayev trying to pass the guard but Bataev defending well.
Bataev is staying active underneath Batukayev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Batukayev fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Batukayev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Batukayev enables Bataev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Batukayev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bataev working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bataev tries to free his leg and advance position but Batukayev is retaining full guard.
Bataev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batukayev can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Batukayev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Batukayev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bataev is one step ahead there.
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 Yandar Bataev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bataev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bataev duly obliges.
Batukayev closes the distance and clinches up with Bataev, looking for a takedown. Batukayev pushes Bataev against the cage but Bataev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Batukayev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bataev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bataev forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataev prevents Batukayev from improving his position.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bataev in particular looking to stall.
Bataev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Batukayev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Batukayev wants to control but Bataev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bataev lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Batukayev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bataev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bataev's back!
Bataev wants to escape the position.
Batukayev is trying to stick to Bataev's back but Bataev is turning into Batukayev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Batukayev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bataev.
Bataev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batukayev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bataev is controlling him.
Bataev lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Bataev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Bataev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Batukayev dives in for a single leg takedown but Bataev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Bataev rushes Batukayev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bataev gets underhooks to prevent Batukayev's takedown attempt.
Yandar Bataev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ziyardi Batukayev.#TD2#
Batukayev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Batukayev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Batukayev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bataev wants to control from the top but Batukayev keeps moving.
Bataev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Batukayev on the ground.#T4#
Bataev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bataev preventing the sweep.
Batukayev is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bataev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Batukayev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Batukayev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Batukayev! #REVB#
Ziyardi Batukayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yandar Bataev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Batukayev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yandar Bataev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bataev 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yandar Bataev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Udinese tries to clinch but Bataev moves out of range.
Udinese dives in for a single leg takedown but Bataev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Udinese shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bataev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Bataev is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Udinese presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Udinese has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bataev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Udinese tries for a takedown but Bataev manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isauro Udinese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bataev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Bataev has Udinese pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bataev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Udinese tumbling to the mat - Bataev dives into Udinese's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bataev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Udinese swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Bataev slips nicely into half guard.#SU2#
Bataev gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Udinese throws a head kick but Bataev moves out of range.
Bataev tries a head kick but it misses.
Udinese seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Udinese fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Bataev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Udinese might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bataev won't allow Udinese to sweep him here.
Bataev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bataev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Udinese not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Udinese is working an open guard so Bataev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Bataev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bataev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bataev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bataev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataev won't allow Udinese to sweep him here. #T3#
Bataev landing some decent shots from guard.
Udinese is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bataev is stalling in the full guard.
Udinese looking to control but Bataev passes into half guard.
Bataev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Udinese knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bataev is stalling here. Udinese is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bataev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Udinese has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Bataev regains half guard.#SUB#
Udinese is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bataev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Udinese sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bataev defending well though.
Udinese really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Bataev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Udinese pulls his head out easily.
Udinese is trying to control the action in half guard but Bataev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yandar Bataev dominated that round.
That's time! Udinese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Bataev as Udinese shoots in.
Udinese lands with a kick to the temple. Bataev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Udinese is defended easily by Bataev.
Udinese tries for a takedown but Bataev circles away easily#CL2#
and Bataev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isauro Udinese. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bataev gets control of Udinese's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bataev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bataev wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bataev seems keen to control Udinese's posture.
Bataev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Udinese looking to sit in guard and control but Bataev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Udinese being controlled here, momentarily.
Bataev works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Bataev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bataev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Udinese trying to hold on to Bataev's head to control him but Bataev postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Udinese throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Bataev manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Bataev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Udinese, who protects the arm well.
Udinese tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T3#
Udinese bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bataev has Udinese pulled in close to control his posture.
Udinese has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bataev is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Udinese wants to get back to his feet but Bataev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Udinese tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Udinese has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bataev is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Udinese.#T4#
Bataev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Udinese is looking to reverse the position.
Udinese is trying to control Bataev's posture but Bataev avoids it.
Udinese is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Udinese is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yandar Bataev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Udinese tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bataev counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Bataev scores with a takedown into Udinese's guard.
Bataev looking to pass the guard.
Udinese wants to stand and escape but Bataev is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Udinese's head.
Udinese trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Udinese working for a triangle but Bataev defends it easily.
#T1#
Bataev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Udinese looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Udinese working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bataev has passed into half guard!
Udinese trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bataev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bataev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Udinese tries to kick Bataev off in order to stand up. Bataev Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Udinese is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bataev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Udinese's legs.
Udinese being controlled for a moment.
Yandar Bataev has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Udinese looks to move to half guard but instead Bataev has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB2#
Bataev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Udinese is surviving well by controlling Bataev's body position as best he can.
Udinese on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Udinese tries to get out of the position.
Bataev content just to control the position here.
Udinese really wants to buck Bataev off and get back to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Udinese tries to hold on but Bataev pushes him away.
Bataev blocks Udinese's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bataev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bataev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yandar Bataev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bataev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yandar Bataev!
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