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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Ashnault tries for a takedown but Seumanutafa circles away easily
and Seumanutafa counters with a three punch combo that has Ashnault backing up. Ashnault nods at Seumanutafa to acknowledge the strikes.
Ashnault is breathing heavily.
Ashnault misses with a takedown
and Seumanutafa counters with a head kick. That will keep Ashnault thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ashnault tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seumanutafa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ashnault somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Ashnault. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashnault keeps the fight on the outside.
Ashnault slaps away a takedown attempt from Seumanutafa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seumanutafa thuds his shin into the meat of Ashnault's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seumanutafa cracks Ashnault with an open hand slap.
Seumanutafa looks for a takedown but Ashnault sprawls well.
Seumanutafa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Seumanutafa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashnault misses with a takedown
letting Seumanutafa counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Seumanutafa.
Seumanutafa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC2#
Ashnault is rocked!
Seumanutafa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ashnault paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Ashnault is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ashnault shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seumanutafa pinned against the cage. Seumanutafa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Seumanutafa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ashnault as he jumps to the side.
Ashnault seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice sprawl there from Seumanutafa as Ashnault shoots in.
A shot to the liver by Seumanutafa. Beautiful body shot.
Joshua Ashnault seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seumanutafa dives in for a single leg takedown but Ashnault sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
No luck for Ashnault with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Ashnault decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Ashnault sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Seumanutafa defending well though.
Seumanutafa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ashnault.
Ashnault throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ashnault is nestled in close to Seumanutafa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ashnault throwing shots but Seumanutafa is blocking nicely.
Seumanutafa taking some punishment here, with Ashnault in his half guard.
Ashnault winds up and cracks Seumanutafa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ashnault slips a nice elbow through Seumanutafa's hands, connecting with Seumanutafa's forehead.
Ashnault takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Seumanutafa taking some punishment here, with Ashnault in his half guard. #T3#
Ashnault working over Seumanutafa with some ground and pound. Seumanutafa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ashnault looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ashnault scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Seumanutafa missing with punches from the bottom.
Seumanutafa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seumanutafa wants to control but Ashnault is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ashnault connects with a nice short shot to Seumanutafa's temple.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seumanutafa is trying to get back to full guard.
Ashnault lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Seumanutafa actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ashnault lands a nice short elbow.
Ashnault is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ashnault missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ashnault not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ashnault missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seumanutafa wants to get back to full guard.
Ashnault is thwarting Seumanutafa's attempts to control the position.
Ashnault seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Seumanutafa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ashnault slips a nice elbow through Seumanutafa's hands, connecting with Seumanutafa's forehead.
Seumanutafa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ashnault is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viliamu Seumanutafa will probably get the nod.
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#
No luck for Seumanutafa with that takedown attempt.
Nice body kick there by Seumanutafa.
Seumanutafa shoots for a takedown but Ashnault saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Ashnault closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Seumanutafa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Seumanutafa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ashnault.
Ashnault in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashnault keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Seumanutafa's head.
Ashnault cracks Seumanutafa with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ashnault lands a couple of elbows.
Ashnault throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seumanutafa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ashnault makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Seumanutafa has his hands on Ashnault's head, controlling the position.
Ashnault postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ashnault scoring with some ground and pound.
Ashnault throws a big elbow that misses.
Seumanutafa looking to control.
Ashnault is looking to work some ground and pound but Seumanutafa has wrist control.
Ashnault scoring with punches to the head and body.
Seumanutafa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ashnault throwing strikes but missing.
Ashnault scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Ashnault stands up over Seumanutafa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ashnault is working Seumanutafa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ashnault missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seumanutafa wants to stand and escape but Ashnault is having none of it.
Ashnault lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ashnault accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Seumanutafa wants to get back to his feet but Ashnault 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.
Ashnault distracts Seumanutafa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Seumanutafa looking for a sweep. Not yet Seumanutafa, not yet.
Seumanutafa has momentary wrist control but Ashnault slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashnault is looking to work some ground and pound but Seumanutafa has wrist control.
Seumanutafa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Seumanutafa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ashnault scoring with punches to the head and body.
Seumanutafa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ashnault is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ashnault landing with the ground and pound.
Seumanutafa is trying to keep Ashnault in close.
Ashnault scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ashnault throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ashnault's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ashnault is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ashnault trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Ashnault lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ashnault lands a couple of digs.
Ashnault connects with a couple of short punches.
Ashnault throws a big elbow that misses.
Ashnault won't allow Seumanutafa to get back to his feet.
Ashnault landing with the ground and pound.
Ashnault working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ashnault lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ashnault 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.
Seumanutafa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashnault with a nice head shot there.
Ashnault is looking to work some ground and pound but Seumanutafa has wrist control.
Ashnault scoring with some ground and pound.
Ashnault postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Ashnault dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Seumanutafa is looking to slow Ashnault down with leg kicks.
Viliamu Seumanutafa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seumanutafa slaps away a takedown attempt from Ashnault, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Seumanutafa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Seumanutafa trying to control the action but Ashnault is working from the bottom.
Joshua Ashnault overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seumanutafa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ashnault haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ashnault wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ashnault keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ashnault defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seumanutafa.
Ashnault fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seumanutafa avoids it really well and circles away.
Seumanutafa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ashnault sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ashnault tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seumanutafa defends well and Ashnault ends up having to push Seumanutafa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Ashnault. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashnault tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seumanutafa swivels and escapes.
Seumanutafa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ashnault tries to avoid it but Seumanutafa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ashnault to the ground. Ashnault escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ashnault has his takedown stuffed
and Seumanutafa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seumanutafa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seumanutafa darts in looking for a takedown but Ashnault gets double underhooks and turns Seumanutafa into the cage. #T2#
Seumanutafa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ashnault as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Seumanutafa as Ashnault shoots in.
Seumanutafa tries to clinch up but Ashnault circles away and keeps his distance.
Ashnault is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seumanutafa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joshua Ashnault is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seumanutafa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ashnault swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seumanutafa is looking to clinch. #TD#
Ashnault feints and as Seumanutafa raises his hands in defense, Ashnault changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashnault chips away with some ground and pound.
Ashnault throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seumanutafa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ashnault is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ashnault throws a big right hand that misses.
Ashnault postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ashnault chips away with some ground and pound.
Ashnault cracks Seumanutafa with a solid left hand.#T3#
Seumanutafa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ashnault.
Ashnault throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ashnault cracks Seumanutafa with a solid left hand.
Ashnault is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seumanutafa can do to turn this around?
Ashnault is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Seumanutafa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ashnault is looking to work some ground and pound but Seumanutafa has wrist control.
Seumanutafa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ashnault makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ashnault lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Seumanutafa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ashnault working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Seumanutafa is trying to control the position but Ashnault postures up.
Ashnault in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ashnault throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Ashnault closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Seumanutafa to the mat! Seumanutafa manages to get full guard.
Ashnault working some strikes from top position.
Ashnault landing some decent shots from guard.
Ashnault throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ashnault with a flurry of punches that miss.
Seumanutafa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ashnault wants to get back to his feet.
Seumanutafa wants to pass to mount but Ashnault is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Ashnault showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ashnault 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Ashnault!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Ashnault goes for a double leg but Gazimagomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gazimagomedov continues to drive forward.#TD#
Ashnault drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gazimagomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ashnault.
Ashnault with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gazimagomedov has momentary wrist control but Ashnault slips an elbow through the middle.
Gazimagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gazimagomedov stays in close to Ashnault's body and controls the position.
Gazimagomedov won't allow Ashnault to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ashnault trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ashnault shoots in looking for a takedown but Gazimagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ashnault's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ashnault is breathing heavily.
Gazimagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ashnault paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Gazimagomedov. No joy for Ashnault on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Ashnault. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gazimagomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Gazimagomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gazimagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ashnault. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ashnault is trying to stand up here but Gazimagomedov is controlling him well. #T2#
Gazimagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gazimagomedov trying to mount his opponent but Ashnault defends it.
Ashnault looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gazimagomedov in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gazimagomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ashnault sprawls well initially but Gazimagomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ashnault is looking to escape.
Gazimagomedov wants to pass the guard but Ashnault is defending well.
Ashnault wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Gazimagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Ashnault's head.
Gazimagomedov wants to control but Ashnault is keeping him busy.
Gazimagomedov prevents Ashnault from standing back up.
Gazimagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ashnault looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ashnault throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gazimagomedov's waist but Gazimagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ashnault off to one side. #TD2#
Gazimagomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gazimagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ashnault on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ashnault tries to get out of the position.
Gazimagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Gazimagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ashnault is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gazimagomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ashnault looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ashnault tries for a takedown but Gazimagomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gazimagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Gazimagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ashnault wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gazimagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ashnault is not content to let Gazimagomedov control the position.
Gazimagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashnault is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ashnault darts in looking for a takedown but Gazimagomedov gets double underhooks and turns Ashnault into the cage.
Gazimagomedov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ashnault back to the cage. Gazimagomedov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gazimagomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Gazimagomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gazimagomedov won't allow Ashnault to get back to his feet.
Gazimagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ashnault is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gazimagomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ashnault's guard.
Gazimagomedov prevents Ashnault from standing back up.
#T2#
Ashnault is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gazimagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gazimagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ashnault looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gazimagomedov is nestled in close to Ashnault, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gazimagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ashnault wants to get back to his feet.
Gazimagomedov is keen to just control but Ashnault is a slippery customer.
Gazimagomedov stops Ashnault from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Gazimagomedov is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gazimagomedov scores with a takedown into Ashnault's guard.
Gazimagomedov stops Ashnault from standing up.
Gazimagomedov stands up over Ashnault, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gazimagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gazimagomedov wants to get up but he can't break Ashnault's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ashnault is looking to stand up but Gazimagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Gazimagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ashnault is retaining full guard. #T4#
Ashnault is looking to stand up but Gazimagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Gazimagomedov wants to pass the guard but Ashnault is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ashnault fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Ashnault. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ashnault drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gazimagomedov sprawls and moves away.
Ashnault shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gazimagomedov defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Ashnault with that takedown attempt.
Gazimagomedov feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Gazimagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Ashnault in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ashnault darts in looking for a takedown but Gazimagomedov gets double underhooks and turns Ashnault into the cage.
Ashnault fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Gazimagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Gazimagomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ashnault napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ashnault is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee asks Gazimagomedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gazimagomedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ashnault tries to escape but Gazimagomedov is in control.
Ashnault is looking to get back to his feet here but Gazimagomedov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ashnault's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ashnault wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Gazimagomedov trying to control.
Ashnault is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ashnault is trying to get back to his feet but Gazimagomedov has full control of the position and if anything, Ashnault has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gazimagomedov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Ashnault is trying to stand back up.
Gazimagomedov lands a shot to the head. #SUB2#
Ashnault defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ashnault is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##SUB2#
Gazimagomedov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ashnault has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Our spies down at at Jiu-Jitsu Fighter Academy inform us that Gazimagomedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gazimagomedov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ashnault hold on?
Will Gazimagomedov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ashnault is trying to get back to his feet but Gazimagomedov has full control of the position and if anything, Ashnault has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4##SUB2#
Gazimagomedov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ashnault knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ashnault for a finish. #SUB2#
Gazimagomedov looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Ashnault taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ashnault manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Ashnault throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lee was covering up waiting for the punch and Ashnault finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ashnault is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ashnault content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Ashnault working some strikes from top position.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ashnault. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ashnault stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ashnault.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Ashnault keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head.
Ashnault 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.
Lee is trying to keep Ashnault in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee looks winded!
Ashnault stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Lee is rocked!#T1#
Ashnault postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Ashnault landing some decent shots from guard.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Ashnault finish him?
Ashnault distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ashnault is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lee wants to sweep here but Ashnault controlling him for the moment.
Ashnault postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ashnault landing some decent shots from guard.
Ashnault arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Lee's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joshua Ashnault!
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Event:
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Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Ashnault shoots for a takedown but Da Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Ashnault closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Da Silva did well to prevent Ashnault getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Ashnault is controlling well.
Da Silva pushes Ashnault off looking to stand but Ashnault dives back in and keeps control.
Ashnault scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ashnault working the head and body with strikes.
Ashnault winds up and cracks Da Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ashnault lands strikes from half guard.
Ashnault winds up and cracks Da Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Ashnault really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ashnault prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Ashnault working over Da Silva with some ground and pound. Da Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Ashnault looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ashnault lands a nice short elbow.
Ashnault thows a huge punch but Da Silva dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Da Silva has hold of Ashnault's hands but Ashnault slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#
Da Silva is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashnault is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Da Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ashnault lands a nice short elbow.
Ashnault lands with a punch from half guard.
Da Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ashnault is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Da Silva is trying to maintain the position but Ashnault is very close to passing his half guard.
Ashnault scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Da Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Da Silva is trying to maintain the position but Ashnault is very close to passing his half guard.
Da Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ashnault scores with a couple of nice shots.
Da Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Da Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Ashnault trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ashnault lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Ashnault works over Da Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Ashnault throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ashnault works over Da Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Da Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ashnault postures up.
Ashnault working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ashnault postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Ashnault scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ashnault lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ashnault looks winded!
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!
Da Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ashnault is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ashnault lands a couple of digs.
Da Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Ashnault slips an elbow through the middle.
Ashnault trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Da Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ashnault's guard. #REVR#
Da Silva stops Ashnault from standing up.
Da Silva passes Ashnault's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ashnault is trying to stand.
Ashnault is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Da Silva wants to take a breather but Ashnault is having none of it.
Ashnault is trying to stand.
Da Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Ashnault looks like he's trying to stand up.
Da Silva wants to control but Ashnault is keeping him busy.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Da Silva stops Ashnault from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ashnault slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Ashnault gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Ashnault fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ashnault defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Ashnault dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleyton Da Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Da Silva.
Ashnault closes this distance looking for a takedown but Da Silva circles away.
Ashnault tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Da Silva defends well and Ashnault ends up having to push Da Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Da Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Cleyton Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Ashnault shoots in and drives through. Da Silva sprawls well.
Da Silva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cleyton Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Ashnault.
Ashnault fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Ashnault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ashnault is fending him off so far but Da Silva persists. Nope, Ashnault circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that Ashnault avoids nicely.
Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ashnault is breathing heavily.
Da Silva dives in and grabs Ashnault's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ashnault pushes down on Da Silva's head and hops out.#T1#
Ashnault shoots in but no luck this time.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashnault was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Ashnault is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
Da Silva shoots in for a double leg but Ashnault sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ashnault with the counter takedown but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Da Silva tries to clinch there but Ashnault circles away.
#TD2#
Ashnault 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.
Da Silva wants to stand but Ashnault is controlling the position.
Ashnault makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Da Silva controls Ashnault momentarily but Ashnault frees himself.
Ashnault throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ashnault's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!#REVR##T2#
Da Silva stops Ashnault from standing up.
Ashnault keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Ashnault is looking to stand back up but Da Silva counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ashnault.
Da Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Ashnault is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Da Silva prevents Ashnault from standing back up.
Da Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ashnault tries to kick Da Silva off but Da Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Da Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ashnault defending well though.
Ashnault scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Da Silva manages to mount him!
Joshua Ashnault has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashnault squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T3#
Da Silva looking to ground and pound but Ashnault is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Ashnault wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Da Silva has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Ashnault taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cleyton Da Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Ashnault shoots in and gets a takedown into Hussey's guard.
Hussey is breathing heavily.
Ashnault postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ashnault working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ashnault distracts Hussey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashnault is in close to Hussey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ashnault distracts Hussey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Hussey is rocked!
Ashnault lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Hussey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ashnault lands a couple of elbows.
Ashnault won't allow Hussey to sweep him here.
Ashnault postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hussey covers up, he's hurt! Ashnault keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ashnault and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ashnault can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Ashnault!
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