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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R2
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Rafiq tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rafiq somewhat.
Rafiq looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Greene jabs at Rafiq's body.
Greene lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Greene darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rafiq has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Greene finds it's way round the side to connect with Rafiq's head. #ROC2#Rafiq is rocked!
Greene lands a big right hook! Rafiq looks hurt but is still standing! Greene lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Rafiq falls down and Greene dives in with a huge hammer fist! Rafiq's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Greene runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Greene!
Our winner, Marcus Greene, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R1
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Hanegawa lands a front kick.
Hanegawa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Rafiq counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hanegawa is trying to hold Rafiq in close to prevent damage but Rafiq has managed to pass into half guard.
Hanegawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rafiq not doing much here.
Rafiq looks winded!
Hanegawa is trying to maintain the position but Rafiq is very close to passing his half guard.
Rafiq with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hanegawa tries to get to full guard but Rafiq has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanegawa wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Rafiq seems content to control.#T1#
Rafiq missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rafiq seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hanegawa is looking to control Rafiq's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanegawa avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanegawa tries to get to full guard but Rafiq has control of the leg.
Hanegawa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rafiq controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hanegawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Rafiq is working for a kimura but Hanegawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Rafiq stalling.
Rafiq's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rafiq is thwarting Hanegawa's attempts to control the position.
Hanegawa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hanegawa is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Rafiq has latched onto it... Big trouble! Rafiq pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hanegawa is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Rafiq!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Islam Rafiq! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Studford tries to clinch there but Rafiq circles away.
#TD2#
Rafiq feints and as Studford raises his hands in defense, Rafiq changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rafiq drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Rafiq seems to have locked his on tight now - Studford screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Rafiq, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Islam Rafiq! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Burns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rafiq's waist but Rafiq gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burns off to one side. #TD#
Rafiq shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rafiq showed some decent athleticism there.
Rafiq is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burns tries to roll over but Rafiq keeps him under control.
Rafiq controlling the action here.
Burns is refusing to be controlled, as Rafiq sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rafiq pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rafiq is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rafiq. #SUB2#
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rafiq pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Rafiq tries to stand and escape but Burns is controlling the position.
Rafiq thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burns's head.
Rafiq thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burns's head. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Rafiq tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Rafiq is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burns wants to control but Rafiq is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rafiq trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns wants to control but Rafiq passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rafiq lands a nice short elbow.
Rafiq seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rafiq is nestled in close to Burns, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB2#
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rafiq content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Rafiq seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Rafiq is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rafiq wants to take a breather but Burns is having none of it.
Rafiq sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Rafiq is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burns wants to control but Rafiq is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burns wants to control the action here but instead Rafiq manages to pass to full mount!
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Rafiq avoids the attempt from Burns to control.
Burns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rafiq can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Rafiq 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#
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Rafiq sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Rafiq is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burns's half guard.#SUB#
Rafiq is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burns is refusing to be controlled, as Rafiq sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafiq wants to take a breather but Burns is having none of it.
Burns is controlling Rafiq's trapped leg to prevent Rafiq from advancing to side control.#T1#
Rafiq wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Burns has his hands clasped together around Rafiq's back. He's all about the action.
Burns missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Rafiq trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rafiq slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Rafiq sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Burns with the active half guard here but Rafiq passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Burns is trying to control Rafiq's posture but Rafiq avoids it.
Islam Rafiq overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns tries to bench press Rafiq off him but Rafiq keeps the position.
Rafiq tries to move into full mount but can't pass Burns's legs.
Rafiq wants to stand but Burns is controlling his arm.
Rafiq moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Burns is not content to let Rafiq control the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Burns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burns gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burns is trying to maintain the position but Rafiq is very close to passing his half guard.
Rafiq wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns wants to control but Rafiq is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rafiq lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Burns scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Rafiq 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##TD2#
Rafiq gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burns to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Burns won't allow Rafiq to sweep him here.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Rafiq is retaining full guard.
Rafiq has his hands on Burns's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Burns is looking to advance position but Rafiq has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Rafiq tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Burns tries to hold on but Rafiq pushes him away.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Burns reaches up to try and control the position but Rafiq seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Burns rolls and tries to escape and now Rafiq has his back!
Burns is trying to break free.
Rafiq controls the position.
Rafiq controlling well, preventing Burns from escaping the position.
Burns trying to control the position but Rafiq manages to sink in the hooks.
Burns is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rafiq is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Burns is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rafiq.
Rafiq not allowing Burns to control his hands. #T3#
Rafiq controlling from the back.
Burns is trying to break free.
Burns keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Burns defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Burns showing good submission defense here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rafiq avoiding Burns 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Burns tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burns tries to hold on but Rafiq postures up.
Burns is looking to improve his position but Rafiq isn't that keen on the idea.
Burns tries to hold on but Rafiq postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Rafiq showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rafiq has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Rafiq! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Rafiq 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.
Rafiq postures up.
Rafiq controlling from the top position.
Howard looking to control.
Rafiq is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Howard keeping full guard, as Rafiq tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rafiq closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howard circles away.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Rafiq changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Howard fails with the takedown.
Jayson Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rafiq manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Howard on his heels. He'll look to pass Howard's guard now, I'm sure.
Rafiq content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rafiq is stalling in the full guard.
Howard is trying to keep Rafiq in close.
#T2#
Rafiq not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Howard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Rafiq closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Howard quickly recovers to half guard.
Rafiq lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rafiq working Howard over with strikes. #T3#
Rafiq works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rafiq controlling the pace for now.
Rafiq lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rafiq looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Rafiq quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rafiq but it's paid off an Howard is forced to tap! Nice work by Rafiq.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Islam Rafiq! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Dredd misses with a straight right.
Rafiq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Rafiq closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dredd to the mat! Dredd manages to get full guard.
Dredd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rafiq is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rafiq seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dredd for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rafiq lands a couple of digs.
Rafiq slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rafiq content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Rafiq is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dredd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Rafiq sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dredd looking to control but Rafiq passes into half guard.
Dredd is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rafiq jumps into side control!
Rafiq scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rafiq has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rafiq takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Dredd tries to improve his position but Rafiq has taken his back! Rafiq has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dredd tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rafiq pushes Dredd away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Islam Rafiq! |
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