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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Mills misses with a hook. El Derabani ducked under it nicely.
Mills misses with a wild body shot.
El Derabani shoots for a double leg takedown but Mills sprawls well. He's pushed El Derabani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Mills misses.
Mills avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Mills misses
and El Derabani counters with a left and a right that stings Mills.
Mills keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Derabani looks for a takedown but Mills sprawls well.
Mills looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izzedin El Derabani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Derabani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Derabani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mills throws a low kick but it's checked well by El Derabani.#TD2#
Mills shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
El Derabani is wriggling around but Mills manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Mills seems to be working for a kimura but El Derabani defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Mills perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
El Derabani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mills controlling the pace.
Mills is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for El Derabani!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mills with a couple of short strikes.
Mills scoring with strikes but El Derabani is staying in there. #SUB2#
Mills has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! El Derabani is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lance Mills!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
El Derabani dives in and grabs Mills's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mills pushes down on El Derabani's head and hops out.#TD#
Mills drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mills trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
El Derabani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mills slips nicely into half guard.
Mills has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mills moves into full mount! El Derabani won't be happy about that!
Mills controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mills cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mills sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Mills is going oldschool here, as he tries to force El Derabani to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so El Derabani shrugs it off. #T1#
Mills content just to control the position here.
The referee warns El Derabani that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mills controlling the pace for now.
Mills's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
El Derabani tries to hold on but Mills pushes him away.
El Derabani is working to get back to half guard.
Mills scoring with strikes but El Derabani is staying in there.
Mills controlling his opponent.
Mills working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mills dominating with strikes here.
El Derabani is looking to get to half guard.
Mills landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Mills controlling the pace for now.
El Derabani is in a horrible position here. Mills smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mills looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Mills is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, El Derabani has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mills controlling from the full mount.
Mills unloading with bombs!
Mills looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mills is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Mills putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Mills is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. El Derabani can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mills lands a heavy elbow.
Mills raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mills controlling the pace for now.
Mills has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mills lands a couple of good shots and El Derabani has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mills is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Mills dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mills missing with a left hand there. El Derabani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Derabani wants to clinch.
Mills drops down looking for a counter takedown but El Derabani sprawls and moves away.
El Derabani wants to clinch up but Mills keeps it at a distance.
Lance Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Derabani is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Mills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Derabani throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mills's waist but Mills gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El Derabani off to one side.
It looked like Mills wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Mills misses its intended target.
Izzedin El Derabani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mills throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And El Derabani tries to counter it with a takedown but Mills pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills throws a lazy right hand but El Derabani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Derabani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mills as he jumps to the side.
Lance Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izzedin El Derabani.
A big left from Mills misses.
Mills looks to score with a jab to the body but El Derabani is just out of range.
El Derabani looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
El Derabani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mills is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Derabani.
Mills misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Mills looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for El Derabani!
Mills works to advance to full mount. El Derabani defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mills 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.
Mills lands a couple of good shots and El Derabani has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mills controlling the positon.
Lance Mills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mills is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but El Derabani won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mills off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lance Mills!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1#
El Derabani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Farooqi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Derabani dives in and grabs Farooqi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farooqi pushes down on El Derabani's head and hops out.
El Derabani leaves Farooqi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Farooqi.
El Derabani lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Farooqi looks to score with a jab to the body but El Derabani is just out of range.
Farooqi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Farooqi pushes El Derabani up against the cage in a clinch.
El Derabani is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Farooqi is defending well.
Abdul Farooqi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izzedin El Derabani.
Farooqi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. El Derabani just stands there and leans against the cage.
El Derabani is looking for a takedown.
El Derabani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Farooqi after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Farooqi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as El Derabani walks away with a smile on his face. Farooqi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Farooqi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Farooqi trying to stand up but can't free himself from El Derabani's guard.
El Derabani can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farooqi controls the pace.
El Derabani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farooqi 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.
Farooqi controlling from the top position. #T2#
Farooqi is pushing down on El Derabani's leg trying to pass to half guard. El Derabani is fighting to maintain full guard but Farooqi has managed to sneak the leg through.
El Derabani is trying to stand.
Farooqi trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Farooqi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed El Derabani's head.
Well, if Farooqi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Farooqi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Farooqi with a poor takedown
and El Derabani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Farooqi thinking.
El Derabani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farooqi avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Farooqi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. El Derabani was covering up waiting for the punch and Farooqi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
El Derabani is looking to stand back up but Farooqi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by El Derabani. #T4##REVB#
Farooqi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Farooqi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Farooqi there.
Farooqi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Derabani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farooqi scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Farooqi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from El Derabani. #TD#
Farooqi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Abdul Farooqi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
El Derabani pushes Farooqi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Farooqi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Farooqi stands up and beckons El Derabani to his feet.
Farooqi misses with a right hand
and Farooqi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farooqi misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
El Derabani gets tackled into the cage by Farooqi. Farooqi maintains the clinch.
Farooqi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but El Derabani pulls him back up using the underhooks.
El Derabani tries to pull guard but Farooqi won't allow it.
Farooqi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. El Derabani just stands there and leans against the cage.
El Derabani is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Farooqi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farooqi is trying to break the clinch but El Derabani is controlling him.
Farooqi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but El Derabani is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Farooqi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Derabani stops a takedown attempt from Farooqi.
El Derabani wants to stall.
Farooqi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El Derabani gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Farooqi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Farooqi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but El Derabani has him pressed against the cage.
El Derabani wants to take the fight to the mat but Farooqi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Farooqi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farooqi goes for a takedown in the clinch but El Derabani prevents it.
Farooqi goes for a takedown in the clinch but El Derabani prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
El Derabani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farooqi pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from El Derabani.
El Derabani swats away the attempt to clinch by Farooqi.
El Derabani fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Farooqi gets a double leg takedown into El Derabani's guard.
El Derabani looking to control.
Farooqi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Derabani can do to turn this around?#T3#
Farooqi stays in close to El Derabani's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
El Derabani looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Farooqi has picked El Derabani up and slammed him! El Derabani can't keep hold of the triangle and Farooqi manages to pass to side control!
Farooqi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for El Derabani!
Farooqi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
El Derabani tries to reverse the position but Farooqi maintains control.
Farooqi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
El Derabani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farooqi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A nice elbow there by Farooqi.
El Derabani avoids a series of strikes thrown by Farooqi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farooqi controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Farooqi dominated that second round.
That's time! Farooqi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Farooqi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farooqi dives in for a single leg takedown but El Derabani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
El Derabani tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Izzedin El Derabani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Derabani fails with an attempt to clinch.
El Derabani tries for a takedown but Farooqi circles away easily#CL#
and Farooqi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
El Derabani keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Farooqi's efforts to push away.
Farooqi keeps control of El Derabani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Farooqi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as El Derabani walks away with a smile on his face. Farooqi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Farooqi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farooqi moves in looking to clinch but El Derabani pushes him off.#TD#
El Derabani gets caught flat footed, as Farooqi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Farooqi wanted to stand there but El Derabani had control of the position.
Farooqi works over El Derabani with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Farooqi stays in close to El Derabani's body and controls the position.
Farooqi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Farooqi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Farooqi lands an elbow.
Farooqi grinds an elbow into El Derabani's temple.
El Derabani throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #T2#
El Derabani is trying to escape the position but Farooqi is controlling the position.
Farooqi working the ground and pound but El Derabani is defending the strikes.
El Derabani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Farooqi advances to full mount.
Farooqi working the ground and pound effectively.
Farooqi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Farooqi controlling from mount.
Farooqi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can El Derabani hang on?
Farooqi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. El Derabani can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Farooqi with a couple of short strikes.
Farooqi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Farooqi content just to control the position here. #T4#
El Derabani can't escape the position.
Farooqi looking to finish El Derabani with some ground and pound. This is bad for El Derabani!
Farooqi controlling his opponent.
Farooqi unloading with bombs!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farooqi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
El Derabani is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Farooqi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farooqi, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Farooqi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
El Derabani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Derabani somewhat.
Foster lets loose with a powerful body kick. El Derabani will feel that in the morning.
Foster tries to clinch there but El Derabani circles away.
Foster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
El Derabani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Derabani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Derabani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
El Derabani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foster but Foster pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
El Derabani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
El Derabani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brad Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izzedin El Derabani.
El Derabani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Foster defends well and El Derabani ends up having to push Foster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but El Derabani paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
El Derabani tries to sprawl but Foster drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Foster is trying to work for a kimura but El Derabani is defending well.
Foster lands with a punch from half guard.
El Derabani flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T2#
El Derabani wants to control but Foster passes into side.
El Derabani tries to escape but Foster is in control.
El Derabani is trying to escape the position but Foster is controlling the position.
Foster wants to stand but El Derabani has his arm trapped.
Foster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Foster taking a breather here.
The ground and pound from Foster seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
El Derabani misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Foster throws an elbow but El Derabani slips to the side and avoids it well.
Foster controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on El Derabani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Derabani is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Foster.
And El Derabani tries to counter it with a takedown but Foster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
El Derabani shoots and misses #CL#
and Foster counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
El Derabani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
El Derabani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from El Derabani.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from El Derabani.
Foster has a takedown stuffed.
Foster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from El Derabani.
El Derabani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster tries to clinch there but El Derabani circles away.
El Derabani lands a right hook to the body.
El Derabani shoots for a takedown but Foster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Foster 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#
Foster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has El Derabani pinned against the cage. El Derabani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
El Derabani stuffs the takedown attempt from Foster. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Izzedin El Derabani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Derabani slaps away a takedown attempt from Foster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Derabani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foster tries to avoid it but El Derabani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foster to the ground. Foster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
El Derabani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster keeps the fight on the outside.
Left hook, right uppercut from El Derabani.
El Derabani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Foster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brad Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Foster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
El Derabani is looking to clinch but Foster is avoiding it.
Foster wants to clinch up but El Derabani keeps it at a distance.
El Derabani throws the kick towards the body but Foster avoids it.
El Derabani attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Foster has closed the distance and engaged El Derabani in a clinch.
Foster tries to score a body lock takedown but El Derabani shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
El Derabani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Derabani swats away the attempt to clinch by Foster.
El Derabani jabs at Foster's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Derabani is defended easily by Foster.#T2#
El Derabani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Foster tries to clinch there but El Derabani circles away.
El Derabani fails with an attempt to clinch.
El Derabani will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
El Derabani fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from El Derabani. Those never looked like landing.
Foster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
El Derabani tries to land a front kick but Foster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice takedown defense from Foster. No joy for El Derabani on that attempt. #T3#
El Derabani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Derabani looks to land a combination. Foster sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Foster dives in for a single leg takedown but El Derabani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
El Derabani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
El Derabani looks for a takedown but Foster sprawls well.
El Derabani is breathing heavily.
El Derabani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
El Derabani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foster.
El Derabani looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
El Derabani tries to clinch up but Foster circles away and keeps his distance.
Foster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
El Derabani connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Foster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but El Derabani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
El Derabani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
El Derabani dives in for a single leg takedown but Foster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Derabani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Foster tries to clinch but El Derabani moves out of range.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts El Derabani as he jumps to the side.
El Derabani steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Foster.
El Derabani slaps away a takedown attempt from Foster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzedin El Derabani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A right-left combo lands from El Derabani.
Foster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
El Derabani looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Foster is fending him off so far but El Derabani persists. Nope, Foster circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
El Derabani throws a head kick but Foster moves out of range.
Foster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Foster lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Derabani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Derabani throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foster's waist but Foster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El Derabani off to one side.
El Derabani lands a two punch combo.
El Derabani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
El Derabani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Foster.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - El Derabani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foster darts in trying to clinch
and El Derabani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
El Derabani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
El Derabani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foster tries for a takedown but El Derabani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
A head kick misses from Foster.
El Derabani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
El Derabani throws a head kick that misses.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but El Derabani shows good takedown defense.
El Derabani circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Derabani misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foster is defended easily by El Derabani.
El Derabani shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense.
Foster fails with the takedown
and El Derabani counters with a three punch combo that has Foster backing up. Foster nods at El Derabani to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Foster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from El Derabani.
El Derabani goes for a double leg but Foster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foster continues to drive forward.
Foster throws a quick head kick that skims the top of El Derabani's head.
El Derabani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foster throws a head kick that half lands.
El Derabani fails to land the takedown.
Foster shoots in but El Derabani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
El Derabani now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
El Derabani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Foster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Foster is looking for a counter combo.
El Derabani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Foster rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck for El Derabani with that takedown attempt.
Foster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Foster.
El Derabani works Foster's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Foster rushes El Derabani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
El Derabani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izzedin El Derabani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think El Derabani 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzedin El Derabani!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Aumkatongchiangmai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. El Derabani tries to avoid it but Aumkatongchiangmai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag El Derabani to the ground. El Derabani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
El Derabani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. El Derabani smiles and moves away.
Aumkatongchiangmai dives in and grabs El Derabani's left leg, looking for a takedown. El Derabani pushes down on Aumkatongchiangmai's head and hops out.
Izzedin El Derabani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yodwicha Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai stuffs the takedown attempt from El Derabani. El Derabani gets slowly back to his feet.
Aumkatongchiangmai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
El Derabani forces Aumkatongchiangmai back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Aumkatongchiangmai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aumkatongchiangmai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and El Derabani counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aumkatongchiangmai dodges an elbow strike from El Derabani.
#TD#
El Derabani pulls guard effortlessly.
El Derabani keeping moving, preventing Aumkatongchiangmai from controlling successfully. #T1#
Aumkatongchiangmai postures up in El Derabani's guard and throws a big left but El Derabani blocks it.
El Derabani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aumkatongchiangmai on the ground.#SUB#
El Derabani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
El Derabani throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
El Derabani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
El Derabani keeping moving, preventing Aumkatongchiangmai from controlling successfully.
Aumkatongchiangmai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aumkatongchiangmai taking a break here but El Derabani is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aumkatongchiangmai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aumkatongchiangmai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aumkatongchiangmai controlling the action here. #SUB#
El Derabani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aumkatongchiangmai pulls his head out easily.
Aumkatongchiangmai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Derabani is looking to get back to full guard here but Aumkatongchiangmai has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Aumkatongchiangmai takes a little break here. El Derabani wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aumkatongchiangmai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aumkatongchiangmai trying to control the action but El Derabani is working from the bottom. #T4#
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.
El Derabani is trying to escape the position but Aumkatongchiangmai is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aumkatongchiangmai. That's going to slow El Derabani down.
El Derabani wants to clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries for a takedown but El Derabani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
El Derabani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aumkatongchiangmai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Izzedin El Derabani will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Aumkatongchiangmai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and El Derabani counters with a left and a right that stings Aumkatongchiangmai.
El Derabani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aumkatongchiangmai closes the distance and clinches up with El Derabani, looking for a takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai pushes El Derabani against the cage but El Derabani circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
El Derabani is looking to counter the offense by Aumkatongchiangmai and move into the clinch.
Izzedin El Derabani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yodwicha Aumkatongchiangmai.
El Derabani with a poor takedown
and Aumkatongchiangmai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
El Derabani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Derabani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aumkatongchiangmai as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Derabani shoots in but no luck this time.
El Derabani scores with a body shot.
El Derabani shoots in looking for a takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to sprawl out of it but El Derabani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aumkatongchiangmai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in for a takedown but El Derabani shows good takedown defense.
As Aumkatongchiangmai looks to move away, El Derabani throws a big counter combo but Aumkatongchiangmai just gets out of the way.
El Derabani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
El Derabani shoots in looking for a takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to sprawl out of it but El Derabani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aumkatongchiangmai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots for a double leg takedown but El Derabani sprawls well. He's pushed Aumkatongchiangmai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Aumkatongchiangmai clinches. #BC2#
Aumkatongchiangmai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots and misses
and El Derabani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aumkatongchiangmai is breathing heavily.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries for a takedown but El Derabani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
El Derabani wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2##CL#
El Derabani darts in and clinches Aumkatongchiangmai up against the cage.
El Derabani is trying to break the clinch but Aumkatongchiangmai has him pressed against the cage.
El Derabani taking a breather.
Aumkatongchiangmai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Derabani's elbow.
El Derabani can't get the takedown.
Aumkatongchiangmai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
El Derabani takes an elbow to the temple.
Aumkatongchiangmai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
El Derabani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aumkatongchiangmai to keep the fight standing.#BC#
El Derabani manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
El Derabani shoots in looking for a takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to sprawl out of it but El Derabani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aumkatongchiangmai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
El Derabani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Derabani looks for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls well.
El Derabani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Derabani somewhat.#CL#
El Derabani clinches. #T4#
Aumkatongchiangmai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Derabani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails to pull guard.
El Derabani can't break the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to pull guard but El Derabani turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
El Derabani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aumkatongchiangmai to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Aumkatongchiangmai pulls guard effortlessly.
El Derabani has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
El Derabani sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yodwicha Aumkatongchiangmai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to bum rush El Derabani with a series of wild strikes but El Derabani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
El Derabani dives in for a single leg takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Aumkatongchiangmai moves into the clinch.
El Derabani tries to pull guard but Aumkatongchiangmai won't allow it.
El Derabani tries a knee to the head but Aumkatongchiangmai blocks it.
El Derabani looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izzedin El Derabani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Derabani lands a nice uppercut.
Aumkatongchiangmai can't find room to land a body shot as El Derabani controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Aumkatongchiangmai breaks from the clinch.
El Derabani digs a good body shot into Aumkatongchiangmai's ribs.
Aumkatongchiangmai closes this distance looking for a takedown but El Derabani circles away.
El Derabani is looking to clinch. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - El Derabani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
El Derabani throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aumkatongchiangmai's waist but Aumkatongchiangmai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El Derabani off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aumkatongchiangmai.
El Derabani scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aumkatongchiangmai missing with a left hand there. El Derabani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
El Derabani tries to keep at a distance but Aumkatongchiangmai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to pull guard but El Derabani won't allow it.
Aumkatongchiangmai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aumkatongchiangmai prevents El Derabani from breaking the clinch.#T2##BC#
El Derabani manages to break the clinch.
El Derabani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
El Derabani tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Aumkatongchiangmai clinches up with El Derabani and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Aumkatongchiangmai breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Aumkatongchiangmai clinches with his opponent.
Aumkatongchiangmai taking a breather. #BC2#
Aumkatongchiangmai manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
El Derabani clinches up with Aumkatongchiangmai and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Derabani tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aumkatongchiangmai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as El Derabani walks away with a smile on his face. Aumkatongchiangmai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
El Derabani dives in for a single leg takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3##TD#
El Derabani shoots in and bounces Aumkatongchiangmai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to get back to his feet but El Derabani is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Derabani is looking to stand up but Aumkatongchiangmai won't let him.
El Derabani won't allow Aumkatongchiangmai to sweep him here. #T4##SUB2#
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El Derabani defends well.
El Derabani would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
El Derabani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
El Derabani throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Derabani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Aumkatongchiangmai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
El Derabani tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Izzedin El Derabani.
I think El Derabani 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Izzedin El Derabani!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
#R1#
El Derabani moves out of range as Martinez throws a body kick.
El Derabani let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
El Derabani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martinez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
El Derabani misses with a head kick.
El Derabani shoots in for a double leg but Martinez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Martinez gets tackled into the cage by El Derabani. El Derabani maintains the clinch.
El Derabani fails to pull guard.
Xavier Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izzedin El Derabani.
Martinez prevents a takedown attempt there.
El Derabani can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Derabani managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez.
El Derabani leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martinez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
El Derabani is trying to pull guard but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but El Derabani has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
El Derabani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez shoots in looking for a takedown but El Derabani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martinez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martinez shoots and misses
and El Derabani counters with a series of strikes. Martinez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Martinez throws a wild body kick that El Derabani sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Martinez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martinez lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Derabani backwards.
Martinez is trying to stall.
El Derabani jumps guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martinez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
El Derabani is trying to pull guard but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
El Derabani breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Martinez throws a head kick that misses
and El Derabani counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinez throws a sloppy head kick and El Derabani moves out of range easily.
Martinez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. El Derabani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but El Derabani pushes him off.
El Derabani swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Derabani.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Derabani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martinez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but El Derabani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
El Derabani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martinez as he avoids it easily.
Martinez throws a leg kick but El Derabani moved away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martinez or perhaps it was just good defense by El Derabani, which made it look bad.
Martinez fails with an attempt to clinch.
El Derabani misses with a takedown
and Martinez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
El Derabani is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martinez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martinez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but El Derabani avoids it really well and circles away.
Martinez is breathing heavily.#CL#
Martinez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
El Derabani tries to land knees in the clinch but Martinez avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
El Derabani successfully pulls guard.
Martinez wants to control from the top but El Derabani keeps moving.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martinez trying to control but El Derabani is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Xavier Martinez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
El Derabani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martinez.
El Derabani leaves Martinez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
El Derabani tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Xavier Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Martinez with that takedown attempt.
El Derabani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
El Derabani shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Derabani blocks a low kick nicely.
Martinez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from El Derabani.
El Derabani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Derabani somewhat.#T1#
Martinez looks to land a body kick but El Derabani moved away.
Martinez throws a head kick but El Derabani moves out of range.
El Derabani is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Martinez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
El Derabani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Martinez. No joy for El Derabani on that attempt.
Martinez throws a big counter combination but El Derabani scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
El Derabani has managed to clinch.
Martinez is working for takedown but El Derabani is calmly controlling the position for now.
El Derabani wants to take the fight to the mat but Martinez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
El Derabani jumps into guard, dragging Martinez to the mat.
El Derabani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
El Derabani wants to control but Martinez passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martinez stalling.
El Derabani flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Martinez stalling.
Martinez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
El Derabani wants to get back to his feet.
#T3##SUB#
El Derabani is defending against the submission attempts here by Martinez.
El Derabani wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Martinez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Martinez tries to stand but can't do so whilst El Derabani controls his leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martinez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martinez throws a push kick but El Derabani slaps the foot to one side.
Martinez shoots and misses
and El Derabani counters with a three punch combo that has Martinez backing up. Martinez nods at El Derabani to acknowledge the strikes.
El Derabani throws a push kick but Martinez slaps the foot to one side.
El Derabani wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Derabani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martinez shoots for a takedown but El Derabani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Izzedin El Derabani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Martinez tries to clinch there but El Derabani circles away.
#CL2#
El Derabani closes the distance and pushes Martinez back into the cage.
Martinez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. El Derabani just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
El Derabani breaks from the clinch.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but El Derabani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martinez takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Martinez has managed to clinch.
Martinez tries to pull guard but El Derabani won't allow it.
#BC2#
El Derabani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by El Derabani as Martinez tries to tie him up.
El Derabani is trying to pull guard but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
El Derabani is pressed up against the cage. Martinez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag El Derabani down to the mat. El Derabani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Derabani darts in looking for a takedown but Martinez gets double underhooks and turns El Derabani into the cage.
El Derabani shoots in looking for a takedown. Martinez tries to sprawl out of it but El Derabani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martinez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but El Derabani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And El Derabani tries to counter it with a takedown but Martinez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Derabani fails with a takedown attempt.
Martinez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No luck for Martinez with that takedown attempt. #T2#
El Derabani has a takedown stuffed.
Martinez shoots in for a double leg but El Derabani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Derabani keeps the fight on the outside.
Martinez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martinez wants it to stay on the feet.
Martinez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but El Derabani manages to circle out of the way.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but El Derabani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
El Derabani dives in for a single leg takedown but Martinez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Martinez tries to counter by clinching up but El Derabani breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Derabani is defended easily by Martinez.
El Derabani shoots in looking for a takedown. Martinez tries to sprawl out of it but El Derabani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martinez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Martinez tries to clinch but El Derabani is having none of it. #CL#
El Derabani tries to keep at a distance but Martinez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
El Derabani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez scores with a three punch combo!
El Derabani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez tries to clinch up but El Derabani circles away and keeps his distance.
El Derabani looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martinez is fending him off so far but El Derabani persists. Nope, Martinez circles away and we're back to standing.
El Derabani misses with a double jab
and El Derabani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Martinez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
El Derabani shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but El Derabani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
El Derabani tries to counter with a clinch but Martinez shakes him off and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Martinez. No joy for El Derabani on that attempt.
Martinez shoots for a takedown but El Derabani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martinez.
El Derabani throws a big counter head kick but Martinez avoids it with no problem.
Martinez fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Martinez. #CL#
Martinez clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martinez 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Martinez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
El Derabani shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
El Derabani is taking a breather. Clarke 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.
Clarke is trying to stand up here but El Derabani is controlling him well.
Clarke is looking to control El Derabani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarke avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. El Derabani lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Derabani controlling the action here.
Clarke tries to get to full guard but El Derabani has control of the leg. #T1#
Clarke missing with punches from the bottom.
Clarke has a hand on El Derabani's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. El Derabani takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Clarke working to try and regain half guard.
Clarke is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Clarke is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
El Derabani looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
El Derabani looking to control and managing it successfully.
El Derabani has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clarke's face.
El Derabani putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
El Derabani raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#
Clarke is rocked!#T3#
El Derabani controlling the pace for now.
Oh Clarke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
El Derabani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clarke is looking to get to half guard.
Clarke is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
El Derabani scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clarke?
#SUB2#
El Derabani is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Clarke is surviving well by controlling El Derabani's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
El Derabani looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Clarke is just holding on here. El Derabani manages to take his back.
Clarke seems to have got his legs back now.
Clarke trying to control the hands but El Derabani breaks the grip. #T4##SUB2#
Clarke is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
El Derabani patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Clarke trying to control the position but El Derabani manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Derabani is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
El Derabani is punishing Clarke with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzedin El Derabani 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##TD2#
El Derabani shoots in and bounces Clarke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
El Derabani engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
El Derabani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Derabani preventing the sweep. #T1#
El Derabani passes Clarke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clarke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clarke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
El Derabani works his foot free and advances to mount.
Clarke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
El Derabani lands with some strikes.
El Derabani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarke is looking to get to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
El Derabani working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clarke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for El Derabani on the ground.
Clarke is trying to escape the mount.
Clarke wants to hold on but El Derabani pushes him away.
El Derabani lands a couple of good shots and Clarke has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Clarke won't enjoy being in this position. El Derabani looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Clarke is tapping - it's over boys! El Derabani picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Izzedin El Derabani!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
El Derabani shoots and misses #CL#
and Uyar counters by clinching up.
Uyar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
El Derabani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Uyar after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Uyar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Uyar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
El Derabani drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Uyar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now El Derabani has Uyar in his guard.#REVR#
El Derabani looking for a sweep. Not yet El Derabani, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Derabani keeping moving, preventing Uyar from controlling successfully.
Uyar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uyar is looking to pass into half guard but El Derabani pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now El Derabani is in guard.#REVB##T1#
El Derabani slips nicely into half guard.
El Derabani is thwarting Uyar's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
El Derabani wants to work for an arm triangle but Uyar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
El Derabani is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Uyar wants to control but El Derabani is keeping busy.
Uyar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Uyar trying to control here.
El Derabani takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
El Derabani thows a huge punch but Uyar dodges it nicely.
El Derabani stops Uyar from getting back to his feet.
Uyar trying to control but El Derabani postures up.
Uyar wants to get back to full guard but El Derabani has mounted him!
El Derabani takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Derabani tries to control but Uyar wriggling away. #T3#
El Derabani throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
El Derabani landing strikes from the mount.
El Derabani has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Uyar's face.
El Derabani controlling the pace for now.
El Derabani wants to control the pace but Uyar is squirming around nicely.
El Derabani is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
El Derabani moves to the back position. #T4##SUB2#
El Derabani looking for the RNC.
Uyar is trying to stand back up.
Uyar looking very determined here, making life difficult for El Derabani.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzedin El Derabani dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
El Derabani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Uyar tries to move into range but El Derabani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
El Derabani motions for Uyar to come forward. El Derabani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
El Derabani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uyar circles away.
El Derabani closes the distance and clinches up with Uyar, looking for a takedown. El Derabani pushes Uyar against the cage but Uyar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
El Derabani misses with a head kick.
El Derabani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uyar.
Uyar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
El Derabani fails with the takedown#CL#
and Uyar counters by clinching up.
Ahmet Uyar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izzedin El Derabani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uyar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Derabani just leaning against Uyar, taking a breather. #BC2#
El Derabani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uyar fails with the takedown.#T1#
El Derabani throws a series of punches but Uyar avoids them all with ease.
Uyar shoots in but no luck this time.
El Derabani feints the counter takedown.
Uyar dives in and grabs El Derabani's left leg, looking for a takedown. El Derabani pushes down on Uyar's head and hops out.
Uyar misses with a takedown attempt - El Derabani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Uyar lands with a kick to the temple. El Derabani shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uyar slaps away a takedown attempt from El Derabani, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uyar dives in for a single leg takedown but El Derabani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
El Derabani darts in and clinches Uyar up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
El Derabani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Uyar clinches up with El Derabani and pushes him back against the cage.
Uyar goes for a takedown attempt but El Derabani pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ahmet Uyar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Derabani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uyar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Derabani somewhat.
Uyar throws a sloppy head kick and El Derabani moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Uyar blocks the leg kick.
Uyar closes this distance looking for a takedown but El Derabani circles away.#CL2#
El Derabani clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Derabani lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by El Derabani.#T3#
El Derabani stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
El Derabani manages to break the clinch.
Uyar leaves El Derabani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uyar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts El Derabani as he jumps to the side.
El Derabani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uyar circles away.
Uyar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from El Derabani.
Uyar shoots in for a takedown but El Derabani shows good takedown defense.
El Derabani follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
El Derabani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uyar circles away.
El Derabani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uyar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
El Derabani wants to clinch
and Uyar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
El Derabani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uyar swivels and escapes.
Uyar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
El Derabani fails with the takedown.
El Derabani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uyar swivels and escapes.
Uyar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
El Derabani shoots in for a takedown but Uyar shows good takedown defense.
Uyar is looking for a counter combo.
El Derabani circles away from the clinch attempt
and El Derabani counters with a series of strikes. Uyar will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Izzedin El Derabani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Uyar has closed the distance and engaged El Derabani in a clinch.
Uyar is struggling to control the position.
El Derabani lands a body shot in the clinch.
Uyar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from El Derabani.
El Derabani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Derabani takes a knee to the side of the body.
Uyar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. El Derabani is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
El Derabani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uyar stuffs the takedown attempt from El Derabani. El Derabani gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Uyar misses its target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Uyar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Derabani is pressed up against the cage. Uyar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag El Derabani down to the mat. El Derabani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmet Uyar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uyar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from El Derabani.
El Derabani misses with a takedown attempt - Uyar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
El Derabani has managed to clinch.
Uyar is looking to control El Derabani's arms but El Derabani gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uyar has his back to the cage.
El Derabani tries for a takedown but Uyar manages to get underhooks.
El Derabani pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2##BC2#
El Derabani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Derabani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uyar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and El Derabani counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Uyar. No joy for El Derabani on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uyar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
El Derabani throws out a leg kick but Uyar moves out of range and El Derabani only half commits.
Uyar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but El Derabani manages to circle out of the way.
Uyar falls off balance throwing a combination
and El Derabani counters with a left and a right that stings Uyar. #CL2#
El Derabani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Uyar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
Uyar displaying some good clinch control by pressing El Derabani up against the cage.
Uyar seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC#
Uyar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uyar moves to clinch but El Derabani breaks away
and El Derabani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Uyar darts in looking for a takedown but El Derabani gets double underhooks and turns Uyar into the cage.
El Derabani wants to counter the offense by Uyar and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
El Derabani moves into the clinch.
Uyar is pressed up against the cage. El Derabani has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Uyar down to the mat. Uyar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Izzedin El Derabani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Derabani shoots for a double leg takedown but Uyar sprawls well. He's pushed El Derabani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
El Derabani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Uyar throws a head kick that half lands.
El Derabani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uyar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Derabani somewhat.
Uyar wants to clinch but El Derabani slips to the side
and El Derabani counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Uyar pushes El Derabani up against the cage in a clinch.
Uyar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Uyar drops down looking for an ankle pick but El Derabani pulls his leg out and moves away.
El Derabani walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uyar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uyar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uyar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izzedin El Derabani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got El Derabani 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzedin El Derabani!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2018 |
#R1#
El Derabani tries to clinch up.#TD#
Tidwell shoots in and gets a takedown into El Derabani's guard.
Tidwell is standing up over El Derabani. El Derabani looks to escape but Tidwell dives into side control.
#REVB#
El Derabani seems a little lost for a moment, as Tidwell dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Derabani tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
El Derabani taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Tidwell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tidwell lands a heavy elbow.
Tidwell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T1#
Tidwell lands a heavy elbow.
El Derabani throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tidwell. What's that going to do exactly?
Tidwell controlling the pace for now.
Tidwell raining down shots from the mount!
Tidwell controlling his opponent.
Tidwell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tidwell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tidwell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Tidwell looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Tidwell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
El Derabani flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
El Derabani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidwell controlling from mount.
El Derabani tries to reverse the position but Tidwell maintains control.
Tidwell is landing with some decent strikes but El Derabani is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Tidwell controlling from the full mount. #SU#
Tidwell stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T3#
El Derabani is looking to slow Tidwell down with leg kicks.
Tidwell tries to clinch but El Derabani is having none of it. #TD#
Tidwell shoots in and gets a takedown into El Derabani's guard.
El Derabani is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tidwell dives into side control.
#REVB#
El Derabani gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tidwell tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Tidwell with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Tidwell controlling from the full mount.
Tidwell breaks from El Derabani's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tidwell controlling from the full mount.
El Derabani is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tidwell content just to control the position here. #SUB#
El Derabani defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tidwell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Tidwell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Tidwell forces El Derabani back against the cage and clinches.
El Derabani stops a takedown attempt from Tidwell.
Tidwell has El Derabani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. El Derabani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tidwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tidwell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite El Derabani's efforts to push away.
Tidwell stalling in the clinch.
El Derabani tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Derabani fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tidwell prevents El Derabani from breaking the clinch.
El Derabani wants a takedown.
Rob Tidwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izzedin El Derabani.
El Derabani gets underhooks to prevent Tidwell's takedown attempt.
#T1#
El Derabani tries to circle away but Tidwell has him pinned against the cage.
Tidwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
El Derabani pulls Tidwell into guard.
Tidwell throwing strikes but missing.
Tidwell passes El Derabani's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Tidwell there. #SUB#
Tidwell seems to be looking for submissions.
El Derabani is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
El Derabani bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
El Derabani looking to sit in guard and control but Tidwell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidwell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
El Derabani has a closed guard, preventing Tidwell from standing up.
Tidwell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tidwell forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Tidwell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tidwell seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tidwell not doing much here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
El Derabani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tidwell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tidwell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tidwell 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!
Tidwell lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Tidwell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
El Derabani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tidwell doesn't manage to clinch there - El Derabani circles away.
El Derabani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Derabani throws a body punch but Tidwell moves out of range.
Tidwell tried to counter with a leg kick but El Derabani avoided it.
El Derabani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rob Tidwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Derabani misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Tidwell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidwell postures up and lands a big shot to El Derabani's brow.
Tidwell is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Tidwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tidwell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Tidwell has gone for a leg lock! El Derabani slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tidwell's guard.#REVB#
Tidwell 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
El Derabani is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tidwell has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. El Derabani is looking to defend but Tidwell has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for El Derabani! Tidwell pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, El Derabani taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rob Tidwell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1#
El Derabani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
El Derabani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shinji moves in looking to clinch but El Derabani pushes him off.
El Derabani shoots in looking for a takedown. Shinji tries to sprawl out of it but El Derabani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shinji manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shinji attempts a counter takedown but El Derabani avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
El Derabani clinches up with Shinji and pushes him back against the cage.
Shinji is trying to pull guard but El Derabani has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Derabani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shinji to keep the fight standing.
Shinji jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as El Derabani walks away with a smile on his face. Shinji gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
El Derabani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sasaki Shinji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izzedin El Derabani.
El Derabani looks for a takedown but Shinji sprawls well.#T1#
El Derabani shoots and misses
and Shinji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Shinji looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
El Derabani is looking to control Shinji's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Derabani avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Shinji is looking for a kimura but El Derabani is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shinji to get the leverage.
Shinji controlling the pace. #SUB#
Shinji seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. El Derabani is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sasaki Shinji!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
El Derabani drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bohunslav is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on El Derabani's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
El Derabani is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bohunslav reverses the position - he's now on top in El Derabani's guard. #SUB2#
El Derabani isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bohunslav stacks El Derabani on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bohunslav!
Bohunslav avoids the strikes from the bottom by El Derabani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Derabani on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
El Derabani is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Bohunslav fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Bohunslav looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
El Derabani tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bohunslav presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
El Derabani working to try and regain half guard.
Bohunslav is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. El Derabani can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2#
Bohunslav thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bohunslav landing punches.
Bohunslav putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bohunslav working El Derabani over with strikes here.
El Derabani takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
El Derabani really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bohunslav dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bohunslav misses with a head shot.#T3#
Bohunslav wants to control the pace but El Derabani is squirming around nicely.
Bohunslav throwing strikes here but El Derabani is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bohunslav landing shots from mount.
El Derabani tries to control Bohunslav's body but Bohunslav pushes him off. El Derabani squirms to his side and now Bohunslav has his back! #SUB#
Bohunslav has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, El Derabani has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bohunslav cracks El Derabani with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing El Derabani from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T4#
El Derabani tries to roll but Bohunslav sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Bohunslav working for the choke.
Bohunslav not allowing El Derabani to control his hands.
Bohunslav is hanging on to El Derabani's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Bohunslav working for the choke.
El Derabani trying to get back to his feet but Bohunslav is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasyl Bohunslav 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#
El Derabani lands the left hand.#TD2#
El Derabani shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
El Derabani trying to control the action but Bohunslav is working from the bottom.
Bohunslav is trying to control but can't.
Bohunslav is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Derabani can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bohunslav looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
El Derabani stalling away here and it's allowed Bohunslav to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1##SUB#
Bohunslav is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Derabani is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Bohunslav looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bohunslav throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
El Derabani trying to control the position from guard on top but Bohunslav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Derabani is looking to stand up but Bohunslav 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.
Bohunslav shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as El Derabani sprawls well. El Derabani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bohunslav gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Bohunslav tries to sprawl but El Derabani drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bohunslav trying to control here.
Bohunslav missing with punches from the bottom.
El Derabani is looking to stall here but Bohunslav recovers full guard. #SUB#
Bohunslav looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Bohunslav keeping moving, preventing El Derabani from controlling successfully.
Bohunslav trying to keep a closed guard but El Derabani is proving a slippery customer.
El Derabani throws a strike but Bohunslav rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
El Derabani has an active guard here but Bohunslav has managed to pass into half guard.
El Derabani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bohunslav. #T4#
Bohunslav perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Bohunslav postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for El Derabani to stand up. #TD2#
El Derabani decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bohunslav looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
El Derabani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bohunslav. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
El Derabani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bohunslav keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, El Derabani seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Izzedin El Derabani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
El Derabani lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
El Derabani drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
El Derabani trying to control the position from guard on top but Bohunslav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Derabani wanted to stand there but Bohunslav had control of the position.
Bohunslav keeping moving, preventing El Derabani from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bohunslav looking for submissions from the bottom but instead El Derabani passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Bohunslav looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
El Derabani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bohunslav wants to get back to his feet.
Bohunslav moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bohunslav looking for a guillotine here but El Derabani defends easily.
El Derabani tries to free his leg and advance position but Bohunslav is retaining full guard.
Bohunslav not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
El Derabani manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bohunslav on his heels. He'll look to pass Bohunslav's guard now, I'm sure.
El Derabani throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
El Derabani tries to free his leg and advance position but Bohunslav is retaining full guard.
El Derabani trying to control but Bohunslav is working from the bottom.
Bohunslav is trying to control the position but El Derabani postures up.
Bohunslav keeping moving, preventing El Derabani from controlling successfully.
El Derabani is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bohunslav pulls El Derabani in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
El Derabani scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bohunslav 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.
El Derabani misses with the ground and pound.
Bohunslav is not content to let El Derabani control the position.
Bohunslav tries to bench press El Derabani off him but El Derabani keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Derabani creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bohunslav sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izzedin El Derabani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think El Derabani 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Izzedin El Derabani!
Vasyl Bohunslav was interviewed post fight and said 'чоловік наступного разу, коли я обіцяю, я буду кращ'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Borjigin misses.
Borjigin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
El Derabani tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Borjigin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in El Derabani's guard.
El Derabani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borjigin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borjigin throwing strikes from guard but El Derabani blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borjigin throwing strikes but missing.
Borjigin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Borjigin trying to control the position from guard on top but El Derabani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borjigin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borjigin is working El Derabani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borjigin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borjigin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borjigin wants to control from the top but El Derabani keeps moving.
Borjigin working some strikes from top position.
Borjigin is in close to El Derabani's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Borjigin working some strikes from top position.
Borjigin wants to control from the top but El Derabani keeps moving.
El Derabani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Borjigin stands up over El Derabani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
El Derabani is looking for a triangle but Borjigin pushes his legs off easily.
Borjigin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Borjigin trying to control the position from guard on top but El Derabani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borjigin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
El Derabani keeping moving, preventing Borjigin from controlling successfully.
Borjigin 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.
Borjigin connects with a couple of short punches.
Borjigin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SUB2#
El Derabani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borjigin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Borjigin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of El Derabani's head.
Borjigin is in close to El Derabani's body, working some short punches and elbows.
El Derabani keeping moving, preventing Borjigin from controlling successfully.
Borjigin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Borjigin distracts El Derabani with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borjigin is in close to El Derabani's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borjigin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borjigin landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Borjigin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Borjigin wants to control from the top but El Derabani keeps moving.
Borjigin cracks El Derabani with a solid left hand.
Borjigin lands a couple of elbows.
Borjigin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borjigin slips nicely into half guard.
Borjigin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borjigin lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Borjigin seems content to control.
El Derabani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Borjigin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Borjigin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Borjigin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
El Derabani throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Borjigin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for El Derabani!
Borjigin cracks El Derabani with an elbow. That is naaassty.
El Derabani is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borjigin connects with a decent elbow.
Borjigin cracks El Derabani with a big right hand but El Derabani just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
El Derabani wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Borjigin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at El Derabani to see if he's OK.
Borjigin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Borjigin grinds an elbow into El Derabani's temple.
El Derabani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borjigin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borjigin controlling the position. #T1#
El Derabani on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Borjigin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Borjigin lands some shots froms side control.
Borjigin working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Borjigin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Borjigin controls the position from side control.
Borjigin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at El Derabani to see if he's OK.
Borjigin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for El Derabani! #T2#
The referee warns El Derabani that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC#
El Derabani is rocked!
Borjigin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish El Derabani?
El Derabani is still in real trouble! Can Borjigin finish him?
A big strike lands for Borjigin! That's really hurt El Derabani and he's turned his back - Borjigin keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Borjigin jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temujin Borjigin!
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