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Event:
SMASH:Colemadina vs Ragasatria
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Candovski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Abusupyan Khalilov has been cut.
Khalilov looks winded!
Good standup being displayed there by Candovski as he connects with a hook.#KD#
Candovski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Khalilov sprawling to the canvas! Khalilov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Candovski finish him?!
#ROC#
Khalilov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Candovski lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Khalilov head around and knocks him out cold! Candovski hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandr Candovski!
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Event:
SMASH: Donnelly vs Khalilkov
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Khalilov shoots in but O Donnelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Khalilov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. O Donnelly manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Khalilov throws a big right hand that misses.
O Donnelly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khalilov scoring with some ground and pound.
Khalilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khalilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khalilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khalilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Donnelly can't keep his opponent in guard - Khalilov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalilov throws a strike but O Donnelly avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
O Donnelly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khalilov.
Khalilov throwing strikes but missing.
Khalilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Khalilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Khalilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O Donnelly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if O Donnelly tries to get out of the position.
Khalilov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O Donnelly's head.
Khalilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khalilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Donnelly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khalilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khalilov throwing strikes from guard but O Donnelly blocks nicely.
Khalilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khalilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Khalilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khalilov throwing strikes from guard but O Donnelly blocks nicely.
Khalilov throws a big right hand that misses.
O Donnelly pulls Khalilov in to control the position. #T2#
Khalilov throws a big right hand that misses.
Khalilov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O Donnelly's head.
O Donnelly is trying to keep Khalilov in close.
O Donnelly looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Khalilov is looking to work some ground and pound but O Donnelly has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khalilov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khalilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khalilov chips away with some ground and pound.
Khalilov throws a big right hand that misses.
Khalilov scoring with some ground and pound.
Khalilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
O Donnelly is breathing heavily.
Khalilov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khalilov throwing strikes from guard but O Donnelly blocks nicely.
Khalilov chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
O Donnelly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khalilov.
Khalilov throwing strikes but missing.
Khalilov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khalilov is working O Donnelly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khalilov throwing strikes but missing.
Khalilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalilov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khalilov throwing strikes but missing.
O Donnelly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khalilov.
Khalilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khalilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khalilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Donnelly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
O Donnelly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O Donnelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khalilov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khalilov stands up over O Donnelly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khalilov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khalilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
O Donnelly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khalilov on the ground.
Khalilov distracts O Donnelly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Khalilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khalilov advances to half guard.
O Donnelly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khalilov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Donnelly defending well though.
O Donnelly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalilov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Khalilov thows a huge punch but O Donnelly dodges it nicely.
Khalilov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abusupyan Khalilov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Khalilov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Khalilov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
O Donnelly parries the strikes from Khalilov easily there. Khalilov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable O Donnelly to escape.
O Donnelly avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Khalilov.
Khalilov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Khalilov is putting a hurting on O Donnelly here, landing some big shots from side control.
O Donnelly defending against the ground and pound.
Khalilov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
O Donnelly can't do much from the bottom here.
Khalilov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
O Donnelly taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Donnelly is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalilov landing strikes.
Khalilov throws an elbow but O Donnelly slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1##ES#
O Donnelly bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A big right from O Donnelly misses.
O Donnelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khalilov.
Khalilov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O Donnelly defends well and Khalilov ends up having to push O Donnelly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Khalilov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Donnelly is fending him off so far but Khalilov persists. Nope, O Donnelly circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Khalilov walks into a left hand.
Khalilov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Donnelly is fending him off so far but Khalilov persists. Nope, O Donnelly circles away and we're back to standing.
Shay O Donnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abusupyan Khalilov.
O Donnelly scores with a body shot.
O Donnelly scores with a jab. Khalilov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khalilov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from O Donnelly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donnelly leaves Khalilov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khalilov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khalilov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck for Khalilov with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for O Donnelly. That snapped Khalilov's head back.
Khalilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
O Donnelly slaps away a takedown attempt from Khalilov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
O Donnelly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Khalilov needs to keep his hands up - O Donnelly had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
O Donnelly tries to sprawl but Khalilov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Khalilov is thwarting O Donnelly's attempts to control the position.
Khalilov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khalilov lands strikes from half guard.
O Donnelly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khalilov working O Donnelly over with strikes.
O Donnelly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khalilov with the ground and pound but O Donnelly uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Khalilov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khalilov with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Khalilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
O Donnelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khalilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khalilov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khalilov stands up over O Donnelly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khalilov working some strikes from top position.
Khalilov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khalilov throws a big right hand that misses.
Khalilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khalilov working some strikes from top position.
Khalilov postures up in O Donnelly's guard and throws a big left but O Donnelly blocks it.
Khalilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khalilov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khalilov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O Donnelly's head.#T4#
Khalilov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khalilov preventing the sweep.
Khalilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khalilov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khalilov throws a big right hand that misses.
Khalilov landing some decent shots from guard.
O Donnelly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khalilov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khalilov lands a couple of digs.
Khalilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khalilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Khalilov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abusupyan Khalilov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Khalilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Donnelly sprawls well. O Donnelly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khalilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Abusupyan Khalilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Donnelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Donnelly connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as O Donnelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khalilov doesn't seem phased though.
Nice takedown defense from O Donnelly. No joy for Khalilov on that attempt.
O Donnelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khalilov.
Shay O Donnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abusupyan Khalilov.
Khalilov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Donnelly stuffs the takedown attempt from Khalilov. Khalilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Khalilov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Donnelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Donnelly works the jab nicely.
Khalilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Donnelly scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by O Donnelly - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donnelly connects with a body shot that sends Khalilov's belly button to the back.
O Donnelly scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
A left and a right from O Donnelly both land. Nice combination.
O Donnelly connects with a right hand. Khalilov shakes it off.
Khalilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Donnelly defends it nicely.
O Donnelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Donnelly lands with a straight right. Khalilov didn't see that one coming.
O Donnelly tests Khalilov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shay O Donnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
O Donnelly slaps away a takedown attempt from Khalilov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
O Donnelly scores with the left hand. Khalilov knows he should have avoided that one.
O Donnelly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O Donnelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Donnelly lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for O Donnelly.
Khalilov darts in looking for a takedown but O Donnelly gets double underhooks and turns Khalilov into the cage.
O Donnelly jabs Khalilov right on the nose. Khalilov blinks but takes it well.#T2#
O Donnelly lands with a nice body punch.
O Donnelly stalks Khalilov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Khalilov's face. Khalilov staggers backwards, shaken.
Khalilov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Donnelly as he avoids it easily.
O Donnelly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Khalilov backs up against the cage.
O Donnelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Khalilov's head.
Khalilov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
O Donnelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
O Donnelly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Donnelly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khalilov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Donnelly lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from O Donnelly.
O Donnelly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Khalilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Donnelly sprawls well. O Donnelly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khalilov gets slowly back to his feet.
O Donnelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Khalilov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Donnelly but O Donnelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Donnelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khalilov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Donnelly swivels and escapes.
O Donnelly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
O Donnelly thuds his right hand into Khalilov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khalilov walks into a straight right hand from O Donnelly.
O Donnelly lands a jab to the nose.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Donnelly, as that shot connected.
O Donnelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khalilov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
O Donnelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khalilov doesn't seem bothered though.
O Donnelly scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Donnelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khalilov is defended easily by O Donnelly.#T4#
O Donnelly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khalilov.
Khalilov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khalilov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Donnelly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Khalilov backs up against the cage.
O Donnelly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Donnelly scores with a jab.
Khalilov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from O Donnelly.
O Donnelly looks to land a left hand but Khalilov moved out of range nicely.
Khalilov fails with the takedown.
O Donnelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for O Donnelly. That snapped Khalilov's head back.
Khalilov closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Donnelly circles away.
O Donnelly throwing a counter right hand but Khalilov manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - O Donnelly scores with a four punch combination!
O Donnelly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shay O Donnelly clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
O Donnelly lands a jab to the nose.
O Donnelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khalilov is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Donnelly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
O Donnelly connects with a body shot that sends Khalilov's belly button to the back.
O Donnelly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khalilov.
O Donnelly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Khalilov looks for a takedown but O Donnelly sprawls well.
Shay O Donnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abusupyan Khalilov.
O Donnelly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donnelly lands with a right hand.
O Donnelly lands with a hook. Khalilov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Decent striking displayed by O Donnelly there.
O Donnelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
O Donnelly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Donnelly.#ROC#
Khalilov is rocked!
O Donnelly throws out a powerful jab.
Khalilov is still on wobbly legs! Can O Donnelly finish him?#T1#
O Donnelly misses with a double jab.
And Khalilov tries to counter it with a takedown but O Donnelly pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Khalilov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching O Donnelly on his heels. He'll look to pass O Donnelly's guard now, I'm sure.
Khalilov seems to have recovered his senses.
Khalilov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khalilov with a nice head shot there.
Khalilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khalilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Donnelly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khalilov.
Khalilov postures up in O Donnelly's guard and throws a big left but O Donnelly blocks it.
O Donnelly has momentary wrist control but Khalilov slips an elbow through the middle.
Khalilov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khalilov with a nice head shot there.
Khalilov chips away with some ground and pound.
Khalilov throws a big right hand that misses.
O Donnelly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Khalilov connects with a couple of short punches.
Khalilov lands a couple of elbows.
Khalilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khalilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khalilov landing with the ground and pound.
O Donnelly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khalilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khalilov is looking to work some ground and pound but O Donnelly has wrist control.
Khalilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khalilov chips away with some ground and pound.
Khalilov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
O Donnelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khalilov is in close to O Donnelly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khalilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Donnelly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khalilov landing some decent shots from guard.
Khalilov throwing strikes from guard but O Donnelly blocks nicely.
Khalilov chips away with some ground and pound.
O Donnelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalilov lands a couple of digs.
Khalilov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khalilov scoring with some ground and pound.
O Donnelly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khalilov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Khalilov postures up in O Donnelly's guard and throws a big left but O Donnelly blocks it.
Khalilov postures up in O Donnelly's guard and throws a big left but O Donnelly blocks it.
Khalilov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of O Donnelly's head.
O Donnelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khalilov stops O Donnelly from standing up.
Khalilov cracks O Donnelly with a solid left hand.
Khalilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khalilov scoring with some ground and pound.
Khalilov landing some decent shots from guard.
Khalilov with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalilov stands up over O Donnelly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
O Donnelly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Shay O Donnelly will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Khalilov shoots in looking for a takedown. O Donnelly tries to sprawl out of it but Khalilov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Donnelly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Khalilov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O Donnelly pinned against the cage. O Donnelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khalilov closes the distance and clinches up with O Donnelly, looking for a takedown. Khalilov pushes O Donnelly against the cage but O Donnelly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shay O Donnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abusupyan Khalilov.
Khalilov shoots in looking for a takedown but O Donnelly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khalilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
O Donnelly swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
O Donnelly lands a really nice looking cross but Khalilov seems unphased.
O Donnelly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
O Donnelly scores with a jab to the body.
O Donnelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Donnelly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Abusupyan Khalilov has been cut.
O Donnelly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
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!
Khalilov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Donnelly lands with an uppercut that bounces Khalilov off the cage and back into range.
Jab by O Donnelly.
Khalilov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from O Donnelly.
O Donnelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khalilov slips a jab and a cross from O Donnelly.
#T1#
O Donnelly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Donnelly wants it to stay on the feet.
O Donnelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Donnelly lunges at Khalilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khalilov's hand.
O Donnelly scores with a three punch combo!
No luck for Khalilov with that takedown attempt.
Khalilov fails with a takedown attempt.
O Donnelly dips to his left and cracks Khalilov with an uppercut!
O Donnelly scores with a hook to the body. Khalilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khalilov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khalilov darts in looking for a takedown but O Donnelly gets double underhooks and turns Khalilov into the cage.
Khalilov tries to move into range but O Donnelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khalilov takes one on the button.
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!
Khalilov fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Khalilov needs to keep his hands up - O Donnelly had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. O Donnelly catches Khalilov right on the button with a cross.
Khalilov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
O Donnelly with a nice cross.
O Donnelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Donnelly scores with a nice right hand.
Khalilov goes for a double leg but O Donnelly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Donnelly continues to drive forward.
O Donnelly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
O Donnelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
O Donnelly cracks Khalilov with a good jab.
Khalilov tries to move into range but O Donnelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
O Donnelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Donnelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Donnelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shay O Donnelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalilov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
O Donnelly thuds his right hand into Khalilov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khalilov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khalilov shoots for a double leg takedown but O Donnelly sprawls well. He's pushed Khalilov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
O Donnelly throws out a powerful jab.
Khalilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Donnelly sprawls well. O Donnelly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khalilov gets slowly back to his feet.
O Donnelly scores with a hook to the body. Khalilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khalilov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Donnelly throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
O Donnelly gets caught napping as Khalilov dives in and scores a takedown. O Donnelly manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Donnelly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khalilov postures up in O Donnelly's guard and throws a big left but O Donnelly blocks it.
Khalilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khalilov throwing strikes from guard but O Donnelly blocks nicely. #T4#
Khalilov lands a couple of elbows.
Khalilov throws a big right hand that misses.
Khalilov passes O Donnelly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khalilov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Khalilov working the head and body with strikes.
Khalilov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalilov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Donnelly defending well though.
O Donnelly pushes Khalilov off looking to stand but Khalilov dives back in and keeps control.
Khalilov prevents O Donnelly from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shay O Donnelly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O Donnelly 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shay O Donnelly!
Shay O Donnelly is the new lightweight champion!
Shay O Donnelly decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
SMASH: Donnelly vs Bekov (NC)
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Morissette both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Abusupyan Khalilov has been cut.#TD#
Khalilov dives in and scores a takedown into Morissette's guard.
Morissette wants to stand and escape but Khalilov is having none of it.
Khalilov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Morissette is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Khalilov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Morissette manages to break the clinch.
Morissette misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalilov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morissette swivels and escapes.
A nice combination there by Morissette.
Morissette throws a right hand that Khalilov ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalilov also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Morissette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Khalilov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morissette is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khalilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morissette wants to stand but Khalilov is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalilov is working Morissette over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khalilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khalilov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morissette is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khalilov is controlling him.
Khalilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Khalilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khalilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khalilov won't allow Morissette to get back to his feet.
Morissette has momentary wrist control but Khalilov slips an elbow through the middle.
Morissette preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Morissette is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Morissette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morissette misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Morissette as Khalilov shoots in.
Morissette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morissette misses with a wild combination.
Morissette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khalilov circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Khalilov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ROC#
Morissette is rocked!
Morissette looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalilov loads up on a big left hand. Morissette felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Khalilov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Morissette can't hide his disappointment, as Khalilov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abusupyan Khalilov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Khalilov stuffs the takedown.
Khalilov with the counter takedown but Anatpong avoids it easily.#TD2#
Khalilov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Khalilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khalilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khalilov looks to land a strike but Anatpong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Khalilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Khalilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anatpong works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Anatpong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anatpong is breathing heavily.
Khalilov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anatpong's head.
Khalilov throwing strikes but missing.
Anatpong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khalilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anatpong has his foot on Khalilov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khalilov works his way back into a safe position though.
Khalilov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khalilov lands a couple of elbows.
Khalilov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khalilov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anatpong's head.
Khalilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anatpong works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Khalilov throws a big right hand that misses.
Khalilov cracks Anatpong with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalilov is in close to Anatpong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khalilov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khalilov preventing the sweep.
Khalilov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khalilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khalilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khalilov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khalilov cracks Anatpong with a solid left hand.
Anatpong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khalilov.
Khalilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anatpong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khalilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khalilov scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalilov working some strikes from top position.
Khalilov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anatpong's head.#T2#
Khalilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khalilov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khalilov scoring with some ground and pound.
Khalilov cracks Anatpong with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anatpong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khalilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khalilov postures up and lands a big shot to Anatpong's brow.
Khalilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khalilov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anatpong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khalilov throwing strikes but missing.
Anatpong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khalilov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khalilov with a nice head shot there.
Khalilov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khalilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Khalilov landing some decent shots from guard.
Khalilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anatpong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khalilov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khalilov stands up over Anatpong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khalilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anatpong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anatpong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khalilov.
Khalilov stands up over Anatpong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khalilov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khalilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khalilov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khalilov works over Anatpong with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Anatpong is rocked!
Khalilov cracks Anatpong with a solid left hand.
Oh Anatpong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Khalilov gets to his feet and stands over Anatpong, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Anatpong felt that one! Khalilov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Anatpong from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abusupyan Khalilov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Khalilov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Khalilov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kamchybekov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalilov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kamchybekov is trying to control Khalilov's posture but Khalilov avoids it.
Kamchybekov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Khalilov's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalilov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Kamchybekov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalilov pulls his head out easily.
Khalilov trying to control from half guard but Kamchybekov is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalilov working over Kamchybekov with some ground and pound. Kamchybekov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khalilov stalling.
Khalilov wants to stand up but Kamchybekov is controlling the position.
#T1#
Kamchybekov wants to control but Khalilov is keeping busy.
Khalilov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Khalilov wants to stand up but Kamchybekov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kamchybekov is staying active underneath Khalilov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kamchybekov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalilov misses the target.
Kamchybekov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khalilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kamchybekov misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Kamchybekov moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Kamchybekov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kamchybekov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khalilov wants to control from the top but Kamchybekov keeps moving. #T3#
Khalilov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kamchybekov can't keep his opponent in guard - Khalilov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Khalilov is taking a breather. Kamchybekov 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.
Khalilov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kamchybekov tries to hold on but Khalilov postures up.
Khalilov controlling the pace for now.
Khalilov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khalilov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kamchybekov to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamchybekov is in bad spot here.
Kamchybekov keeps trying to improve his position.
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 Abusupyan Khalilov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Kamchybekov 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.#SUB#
Kamchybekov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kamchybekov is fighting to break Khalilov's control of his arms but Khalilov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kamchybekov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamchybekov works over Khalilov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kamchybekov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Khalilov controlling the position.#T1##SUB#
Khalilov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamchybekov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khalilov's head.
Khalilov keeping full guard, as Kamchybekov tries to pass. #SUB#
Khalilov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Khalilov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamchybekov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khalilov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Khalilov wants to sweep here but Kamchybekov controlling him for the moment.
Khalilov working a defensive guard here.
Kamchybekov wants to stand but Khalilov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kamchybekov postures up in Khalilov's guard and throws a big left but Khalilov blocks it.
Khalilov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Khalilov has his foot on Kamchybekov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamchybekov works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Khalilov managing to control the position.
Khalilov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khalilov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamchybekov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kamchybekov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Khalilov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kamchybekov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khalilov keeping moving, preventing Kamchybekov from controlling successfully.
Khalilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamchybekov.
Kamchybekov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khalilov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khalilov tries to get out of the position.
Kamchybekov tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalilov is retaining full guard.
Kamchybekov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalilov wants to get back to his feet but Kamchybekov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khalilov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamchybekov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abusupyan Khalilov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kamchybekov tries to clinch there but Khalilov circles away.
Abusupyan Khalilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khalilov throws a right hand that Kamchybekov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamchybekov also avoids with ease.
Kamchybekov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kamchybekov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khalilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kamchybekov pushes Khalilov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kamchybekov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khalilov throws a lazy body kick
and Kamchybekov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalilov has a takedown stuffed.
Kamchybekov shoots in looking for a takedown but Khalilov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kamchybekov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khalilov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamchybekov avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Kamchybekov doesn't manage to clinch there - Khalilov circles away.
Khalilov tries to counter with a takedown but Kamchybekov is quick to defend against it.
Khalilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kamchybekov sprawls well. Kamchybekov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khalilov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abusupyan Khalilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalilov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kamchybekov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khalilov circles away.#TD#
Khalilov gets the takedown into side control.
Khalilov trying to control the action but Kamchybekov is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Khalilov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Khalilov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khalilov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Khalilov working away.#SUB#
Khalilov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kamchybekov, who protects the arm well.
Kamchybekov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khalilov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abusupyan Khalilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Kamchybekov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamchybekov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Khalilov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Khalilov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kamchybekov is avoiding damage well.
Kamchybekov manages to get back to half guard.
Khalilov tries to pass to full mount but Kamchybekov defends it.
Kamchybekov tries to roll over but Khalilov keeps him under control.
Kamchybekov is still trying to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kamchybekov is not content to let Khalilov control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kamchybekov is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Kamchybekov has closed the distance and engaged Khalilov in a clinch.
#BC2#
Kamchybekov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Kamchybekov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khalilov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Khalilov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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 Abusupyan Khalilov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khalilov, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abusupyan Khalilov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Moreno moves in looking to clinch but Khalilov pushes him off.
Moreno lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Abusupyan Khalilov has been cut.
Moreno throws a series of strikes that have Khalilov backpedaling.
#CL#
Khalilov has Moreno up against the cage in a clinch.
Moreno working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Khalilov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Moreno can't fight it off and eventually Khalilov manages to take the fight to the floor. Moreno looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moreno wants to get back to his feet but Khalilov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moreno keeping full guard, as Khalilov tries to pass.
Moreno wants to stand up but Khalilov is controlling him.
Khalilov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Khalilov prevents Moreno from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Moreno wriggles free and stands up.
Moreno tries to clinch but Khalilov is having none of it.
Khalilov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khalilov misses with a series of wild punches.
Khalilov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moreno finds it's way round the side to connect with Khalilov's head.
Khalilov dives in and grabs Moreno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moreno pushes down on Khalilov's head and hops out.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khalilov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Khalilov drives through with a takedown into Moreno's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Khalilov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Khalilov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moreno on the ground.
Khalilov prevents Moreno from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Khalilov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moreno wants to get back to his feet but Khalilov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalilov wants to pass the guard but Moreno is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moreno is looking to stand up but Khalilov isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moreno is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moreno looks to land a combination but Khalilov avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Moreno tries to sprawl but Khalilov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Moreno wants to get back to his feet.
Khalilov moves into full mount! Moreno won't be happy about that! #T3#
Moreno really wants to buck Khalilov off and get back to his feet.
Khalilov controlling from mount.
Khalilov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
BOOM! Khalilov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Moreno is trying to stand.
Khalilov landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Khalilov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Moreno has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Moreno wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Khalilov controlling the pace for now. #T4##SUB#
Khalilov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Moreno manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Khalilov trying to control the action but Moreno is working from the bottom. #SU#
Khalilov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Moreno to his feet.
Moreno tries to clinch there but Khalilov circles away.
Moreno lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moreno.
Khalilov ducks right into an uppercut from Moreno. #CUT2#
Abusupyan Khalilov's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Moreno gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Khalilov stands and steps away. Moreno gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Khalilov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moreno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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 Abusupyan Khalilov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abusupyan Khalilov's cut.
That's time! Khalilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Khalilov shoots in for a takedown but Moreno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alberto Moreno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moreno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Khalilov counters by moving into the clinch.
Moreno tries to break the clinch but Khalilov is controlling the position.
Khalilov missing with knees to the body.
Moreno tries to break the clinch but Khalilov is controlling the position.
Moreno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Khalilov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Khalilov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Khalilov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moreno wants to stand up but Khalilov is controlling him.
Khalilov wanted to stand there but Moreno had control of the position.
Khalilov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalilov wants to stand but Moreno has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moreno wants to stand but Khalilov is controlling the position.
Khalilov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moreno is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Khalilov content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Moreno wants to stand but Khalilov is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moreno throws the left hand but Khalilov avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Khalilov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moreno!
Moreno is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Khalilov is controlling him well.
Khalilov taking a breather here.
Moreno tries to escape but Khalilov is in control. #T2##SU#
Khalilov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A nice combination there by Moreno.
Moreno tries to clinch up but Khalilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Khalilov is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Khalilov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Khalilov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Moreno clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Khalilov looking for the RNC.
Khalilov controls the position.#T3#
Moreno covers up after that shot from Khalilov.
Khalilov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Moreno is keeping busy.
Moreno is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khalilov punishes Moreno with strikes from the back mount.
Khalilov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Moreno is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Khalilov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Khalilov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Moreno is trying to get back to his feet but Khalilov has full control of the position and if anything, Moreno has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Good control from Khalilov.
Moreno trying to get back to his feet but Khalilov is in full control for now.
Abusupyan Khalilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Khalilov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moreno defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Khalilov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abusupyan Khalilov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abusupyan Khalilov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Khalilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khalilov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Moreno throws a series of strikes that have Khalilov backpedaling.
Moreno tries to clinch up but Khalilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Khalilov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khalilov.
Moreno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Khalilov drives through with a takedown into Moreno's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moreno wants to stand and escape but Khalilov is having none of it.
Khalilov stays in close to Moreno's body and controls the position.
Khalilov stops Moreno from standing up.
Khalilov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Khalilov postures up and lands a big shot to Moreno's brow. #ES2#
Moreno manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Khalilov prevents Moreno from breaking the clinch.
Moreno working hard to break the clinch.
Khalilov is trying to pull guard but Moreno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moreno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khalilov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moreno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abusupyan Khalilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalilov misses with a head kick.
Moreno cracks Khalilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moreno looks to land a left hand but Khalilov moved out of range nicely.
Moreno just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKhalilov.
Some wild striking there from Moreno.
Moreno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Khalilov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
Abusupyan Khalilov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Moreno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Moreno.
Khalilov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abusupyan Khalilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Khalilov looking to score a takedown here. Moreno is defending well but Khalilov drives through and ends up in Moreno's guard.
Khalilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khalilov controlling from the top position. #T3#
Khalilov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moreno for as long as he can get away with.
Khalilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalilov stays in close to Moreno's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moreno doesn't manage to clinch there - Khalilov circles away.
Khalilov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Moreno gets caught flat footed, as Khalilov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moreno wants to stand up but Khalilov is controlling him.
Khalilov is looking to stand up but Moreno won't let him.
Moreno wants to get back to his feet but Khalilov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Khalilov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4##CL#
Khalilov rushes Moreno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moreno is looking to break free of the clinch but Khalilov has double underhooks.
Khalilov has Moreno pressed against the cage, preventing Moreno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moreno tries to break free but Khalilov pushes him back against the cage.
Moreno is pressed up against the cage. Khalilov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moreno down to the mat. Moreno avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khalilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Khalilov backs off Moreno throws a huge counter combo but Khalilov manages to avoid it all.
Alberto Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalilov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khalilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khalilov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Khalilov pushes Moreno up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno is trying to push Khalilov away but Khalilov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moreno blocks a body shot from Khalilov.
Moreno is looking to break free of the clinch but Khalilov has double underhooks.
Alberto Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abusupyan Khalilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moreno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Moreno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khalilov 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abusupyan Khalilov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Khalilov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Candovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khalilov is trying to force a seperation but Candovski has the dominant position.
Khalilov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Candovski blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Khalilov to work.
Candovski is trying to pull guard but Khalilov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Candovski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khalilov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Candovski avoiding damage as Khalilov throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candovski blocks an elbow strike from Khalilov.
Candovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khalilov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abusupyan Khalilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Candovski.
Candovski fails to pull guard.
Candovski being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Candovski tries to pull guard but Khalilov won't allow it.
Candovski trying to control the position but instead, Khalilov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Candovski into the cage.
Candovski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khalilov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Candovski tries to keep at a distance but Khalilov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Candovski misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Khalilov lands a takedown into guard.
#T2#
Khalilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khalilov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Khalilov throwing strikes but missing.
Candovski is trying to control the position but Khalilov postures up.
Khalilov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Candovski is proving hard to escape from.
Khalilov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Candovski on the ground.
Candovski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Candovski has his foot on Khalilov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khalilov works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Khalilov is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Candovski tries to clinch there but Khalilov circles away.
#TD#
Khalilov dives in and scores a takedown into Candovski's guard.
Khalilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Candovski is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Khalilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khalilov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Khalilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Candovski wants to stand but Khalilov is controlling the position. #T4#
Khalilov content to stall in guard here.
Khalilov wants to pass the guard but Candovski is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khalilov content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Candovski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khalilov as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Khalilov moves into range and clinches up with Candovski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abusupyan Khalilov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Candovski keeps Khalilov at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Khalilov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Khalilov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Candovski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Khalilov is hanging on to Candovski's back as he tries to escape.
Candovski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Candovski trying to control but not successfully.
Khalilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Candovski can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What can Candovski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Khalilov is hanging on to Candovski's back as he tries to escape.
Khalilov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Abusupyan Khalilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalilov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Candovski.#T2##SUB#
Khalilov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalilov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Khalilov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Candovski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Candovski for a finish.
Khalilov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3##SUB#
Khalilov looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Khalilov looking to break Candovski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Candovski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Khalilov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Candovski tries to break free.
Khalilov keeps control of the position easily here as Candovski tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Khalilov gets his hands free as Candovski looks to control.
Khalilov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Candovski is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Khalilov 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, Candovski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalilov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Candovski's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abusupyan Khalilov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Khalilov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Khalilov cracks Candovski with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Khalilov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Candovski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khalilov staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candovski pushes Khalilov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Khalilov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1##SUB#
Khalilov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Candovski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Candovski's face as Khalilov controls the position.
Khalilov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Candovski's legs. #SUB#
Khalilov tries for a kimura but Candovski is defending well.
Khalilov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khalilov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Candovski down.
Candovski is trying to improve his position.
Candovski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Khalilov wants to stand but Candovski has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Khalilov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Khalilov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Candovski's legs. #T3##SUB#
Khalilov tries for a kimura but Candovski is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Candovski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Khalilov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Candovski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Khalilov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Candovski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Candovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khalilov stays in close to Candovski's body and controls the position. #T4#
Khalilov passes into half guard.
Khalilov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Khalilov'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Candovski is defending against the submission attempts here by Khalilov.
Aleksandr Candovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abusupyan Khalilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Candovski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalilov pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abusupyan Khalilov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khalilov, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abusupyan Khalilov!
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