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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 47
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Ananth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dood. That did some damage!
Ananth wants to land a leg kick but Dood is out of range.
Ananth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ananth. Dood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dood throws a poor cross that misses
and Ananth counters with a three punch combo that has Dood backing up. Dood nods at Ananth to acknowledge the strikes.
Ananth ducks under a wild hook from Dood.
Ananth is looking to counter the offense by Dood and move into the clinch.
Dood blocks a head kick by Ananth.
Ananth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dood tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ananth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dood tries to pull guard but Ananth holds him up against the cage and eventually Dood drops back down to his feet.
Dood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ananth has him pressed against the cage.
Ananth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Ananth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dood misses with a punch on the inside.
Dood tries to work over Ananth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ananth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doods head.
Ananth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ananth blocking some punches.
Ananth tries to work over Dood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ananth is leaning against Dood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ananth smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Ananth clinches with his opponent.
Ananth misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Dood can't break the clinch.
Dood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ananth backwards.
Ananth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dood backwards.
Dood jumps guard but Ananth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yidel Ananth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rad Dood.
Ananth lands a shoulder strike.
Dood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ananth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dood up against the cage.
Ananth lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ananth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ananth lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ananth as Dood tries to tie him up.
Ananth slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Ananth gets through Dood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dood prevents a body shot from Ananth.
Stalling in the clinch from Ananth.
Ananth prevents a body shot from Dood.
Ananth digs a right hand into Dood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dood's gas tank.
Dood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Dood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ananth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dood on the side of the head.
Dood throws an overhand right that lands on Ananth's shoulder, as Ananth tries to avoid the shot.
Ananth tries to counter by clinching up but Dood breaks away and moves out of range.
Dood catches Ananth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ananth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yidel Ananth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ananth scores with a sloppy right hand. Dood should have avoided that one.
Dood looks to score with a jab to the body but Ananth is just out of range.#T4#
Dood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ananth connects with a body shot that sends Dood's belly button to the back.
A clash of legs there as Dood blocks the low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ananth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dood misses with a wild body shot.
Ananth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ananth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Ananth drives through and clinches with Dood against the cage.
Ananth working aggressively here.
Ananth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doods head.
Ananth gets through Dood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ananth misses with a body punch.
Ananth stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yidel Ananth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ananth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ananth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A leg kick checked by Dood.
Dood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ananth rather than just go for the knockout.
Ananth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dood just misses with a punch to the body.
Dood thuds a left hand into Ananth's body.
Dood misses with an uppercut. Ananth saw that one coming.
Ananth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dood lands a right hook to the body.
Dood lands with a straight right. Ananth didn't see that one coming.
Ananth looks to score with a jab to the body but Dood is just out of range.
Dood tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dood slips under a jab.
Dood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Ananth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dood was well out of range. Poor timing from Ananth.
Dood jabs Ananth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ananth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ananth misses the shot to the body.
Ananth loads up on a big right hand but Dood slips the punch.
Dood with the counter takedown but Ananth avoids it easily.
Dood checks a leg kick.
Yidel Ananth is winning the standup battle so far.
Ananth tries to land a leg kick but Dood saw it coming and moves away.
Ananth avoids the body shot from Dood.
Ananth throws a body punch but Dood moves out of range.
Ananth swinging wildly here.
Dood drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ananth defends it well.#T2##CL#
Ananth drives through and clinches with Dood against the cage.
Ananth swings wildly with an uppercut but Dood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ananth working aggressively here.
Ananth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dood.
Ananth working aggressively here.
Ananth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ananth tries to throw a body punch but Dood avoids it by throwing Ananth back against the cage.
Ananth can't find room to land a body shot as Dood controls the action.
Ananth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dood can do to turn this around?
Dood tries a body shot but Ananth blocks it.
Ananth has a couple of punches blocked by Dood.
Ananth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yidel Ananth has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Ananth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ananth scores with a shot to the side of Dood's head.
Dood has had enough of the clinch but Ananth keeps him there for the moment.
Dood wants to get back to striking at distance but Ananth won't allow it.
Dood lands with a left to the head.
Ananth gets through Dood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ananth misses with a body punch.
Dood prevents a body shot from Ananth.
Ananth misses with a punch to the body.
Dood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dood working aggressively here.
Ananth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ananth is working Dood over against the cage.#T4#
Ananth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dood wants to get back to striking at distance but Ananth won't allow it.
Ananth scores with a hook to the body.
Dood is trying to break the clinch but Ananth has him pressed against the cage.
Ananth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ananth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dood fails to land.
Ananth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dood backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ananth lands with a short shot to the head.
Ananth lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ananth fails to land.
Ananth tries to work over Dood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ananth can't find room to land a body shot as Dood controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yidel Ananth dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ananth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dood somewhat.
Dood misses with a looping right.#CL#
Ananth moves into the clinch.
A short right from Ananth on the inside.
Ananth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ananth prevents a body shot from Dood.
Ananth tries a knee to the head but Dood blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dood wants to break free but Ananth has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dood trying to stall but Ananth improves his position.
Dood seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Ananth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dood's efforts to push away.#T1#
Dood looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ananth misses with a punch to the body.
Ananth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ananth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dood misses with a body punch.
Ananth tries to work over Dood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ananth gets through Dood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dood wants to break free but Ananth has control.
Ananth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ananth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dood trying to control the position but instead, Ananth has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dood into the cage.
Ananth is working Dood over against the cage.
Rad Dood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ananth blocks a body shot from Dood.
Dood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dood misses with a body punch.
Ananth effectively controlling the action here.
Ananth is leaning against Dood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ananth cracks Dood with a nice body shot.
Ananth lands a right hand.
Ananth tries to work over Dood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dood wants to break free but Ananth has control.
Ananth taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Ananth.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ananth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee calls for Ananth to work.
Dood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ananth's elbow.
Dood blocking some punches.
Dood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ananth tries to work over Dood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ananth effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ananth.
Ananth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doods head.
Dood letting Ananth take a breather here.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Dood fails to land.
Ananth tries to throw a body punch but Dood avoids it by throwing Ananth back against the cage.
Dood tries to throw a body punch but Ananth avoids it by throwing Dood back against the cage.
Dood tries a body shot but Ananth blocks it.
Dood tries a body shot but Ananth blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ananth lands a shot to the body.
Dood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ananth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yidel Ananth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ananth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ananth gets through Dood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ananth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dood misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ananth.
Dood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ananth's elbow.
Dood blocks a body shot from Ananth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yidel Ananth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ananth 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Yidel Ananth!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Yidel Ananth!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Yidel Ananth!
Yidel Ananth wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
DFC LV Sin City 21
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Nordquist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nordquist tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nordquist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nordquist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ananth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nordquist somewhat.
A shot to the liver by Ananth. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Ananth gets tackled into the cage by Nordquist. Nordquist maintains the clinch.
Ananth is leaning against Nordquist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ananth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ananth tries to throw a body punch but Nordquist avoids it by throwing Ananth back against the cage.
Ananth lands with a light punch inside.
Ananth misses with the head strike.
Nordquist trying to control the position but instead, Ananth has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nordquist into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Nice body punch from Ananth.
Nordquist is trying to maintain a safe position but Ananth gets an underhook and turns Nordquist into the cage.
Ananth lands a right hand.
Nordquist prevents a body shot from Ananth.
A left hand lands to the body for Ananth.
Ananth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nordquist struggles to land a body shot inside as Ananth controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Ananth as the two fighters clinch.
Ananth misses with a body punch.
Ananth scores with a hook to the body.
Ananth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ananth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ananth works on Nordquist's body with a couple of short punches.
Ananth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ananth lands with a right to the head.
Ananth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordquist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yidel Ananth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Nordquist.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordquist. #T2#
Ananth digs a right hand into Nordquist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nordquist's gas tank.
Nordquist is trying to pull guard but Ananth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ananth scores with a shot to the side of Nordquist's head.
Nordquist jumps guard but Ananth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordquist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ananth prevents it.
Ananth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Nordquist is rocked!
Nordquist blocks an uppercut.
Ananth throws a head punch that misses.
Nordquist tries to throw a body punch but Ananth avoids it by throwing Nordquist back against the cage.
Nordquist prevents a body shot from Ananth.
Ananth lands a right hand.
Nordquist is still on wobbly legs! Can Ananth finish him?
Ananth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordquist seems to have recovered his senses.
Ananth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordquist backwards.
Nordquist is trying to pull guard but Ananth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ananth lands a body shot. #TD2#
Nordquist pulls guard.
Nordquist wants to sweep here but Ananth controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nordquist working for a triangle but Ananth defends it easily.
Nordquist looks winded!#T3#
Ananth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nordquist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ananth is one step ahead there.
Nordquist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ananth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nordquist on the ground.
Nordquist scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ananth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ananth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nordquist connects with a couple of short punches.
Ananth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ananth tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Nordquist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nordquist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ananth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ananth trying to keep a closed guard but Nordquist is proving a slippery customer.
Nordquist wants to control from the top but Ananth keeps moving.
Nordquist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nordquist throws a big right hand that misses.
Ananth wants to sweep here but Nordquist controlling him for the moment.
Nordquist connects with a couple of short punches.
Nordquist 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yidel Ananth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nordquist fails with a takedown attempt.
Nordquist shoots in for a takedown but Ananth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nordquist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ananth slaps away a takedown attempt from Nordquist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Nordquist looks to move away, Ananth throws a big counter combo but Nordquist just gets out of the way.
Yidel Ananth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Nordquist.
Nordquist throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Ananth counters by clinching up.
Ananth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ananth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ananth lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ananth working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Ananth - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Ananth.
Nordquist blocks an uppercut.
Ananth pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nordquist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Ananth struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordquist controls his hands.
Ananth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nordquist.
Ananth taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ananth.
Nordquist throws a punch but it's blocked by Ananth.
Ananth dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ananth scores with a shot to the side of Nordquist's head.
Yidel Ananth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Ananth fails to land.
Nordquist prevents a body shot from Ananth.
Ananth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nordquist scores with a shoulder strike.
Ananth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ananth misses with some punches.
Nordquist jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ananth walks away with a smile on his face. Nordquist gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ananth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nordquist can do to turn this around?#T2##TD2#
Nordquist closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ananth's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordquist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ananth working a defensive guard here.
Nordquist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nordquist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nordquist postures up and lands a big shot to Ananth's brow.
Nordquist trying to control the position from guard on top but Ananth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nordquist throwing strikes but missing.
Nordquist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nordquist stands up over Ananth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nordquist distracts Ananth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ananth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Nordquist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ananth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nordquist is controlling him.
Nordquist lands a couple of elbows.
Ananth looking to control.
Ananth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordquist is one step ahead there.
Nordquist postures up in Ananth's guard and throws a big left but Ananth blocks it.
Ananth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nordquist is working Ananth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nordquist wants to control from the top but Ananth keeps moving. #T4#
Nordquist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nordquist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nordquist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nordquist stands up over Ananth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nordquist throwing strikes but missing.
Nordquist distracts Ananth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ananth wants to sweep here but Nordquist controlling him for the moment.
Nordquist cracks Ananth with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nordquist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ananth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
John Nordquist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ananth trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Nordquist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nordquist throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ananth was covering up waiting for the punch and Nordquist finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nordquist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ananth wants to sweep here but Nordquist controlling him for the moment.
Nordquist lands a couple of digs.
Nordquist landing with the ground and pound.
Nordquist with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordquist throwing strikes from guard but Ananth blocks nicely.
Nordquist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nordquist wants to control from the top but Ananth keeps moving. #T1#
Ananth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordquist is one step ahead there.
Ananth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nordquist.
Ananth wants to sweep here but Nordquist controlling him for the moment.
Nordquist 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.
Nordquist looking to sit in guard and control but Ananth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ananth 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nordquist is on top in guard.
#REVB#
John Nordquist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nordquist throwing strikes but missing.
Ananth has momentary wrist control but Nordquist slips an elbow through the middle.
Nordquist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nordquist advances position into side control!
Nordquist scores with punches from side control.
Nordquist working the head with strikes.
Nordquist throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ananth takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nordquist scores with punches from side control.
Nordquist landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordquist in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Nordquist lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Ananth is rocked!
Ananth struggling a bit here.
Oh Ananth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nordquist laying and praying for a moment but Ananth takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nordquist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ananth seems to have got his legs back now.
Ananth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Nordquist there.
Nordquist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ananth trying to hold on to Nordquist's head to control him but Nordquist postures up.
Ananth taking some punishment here, with Nordquist in his half guard.
Nordquist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Nordquist seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nordquist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nordquist working the head and body with strikes.
Nordquist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ananth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nordquist is nestled in close to Ananth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nordquist is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yidel Ananth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordquist lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordquist working over Ananth with some ground and pound. Ananth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ananth tries to roll over but Nordquist keeps him under control.
Nordquist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nordquist is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ananth is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nordquist fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ananth from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nordquist! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Nordquist!
In his post fight interview, John Nordquist started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
De Groot gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ananth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ananth wants to control from the top but De Groot keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ananth looking to sit in guard and control but De Groot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
De Groot prevents Ananth from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ananth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ananth trying to strike off his back.
De Groot stopping the sweep attempt from Ananth.
Ananth being controlled here, momentarily.
Ananth is trying to control the position but De Groot postures up.
Ananth seems keen to control De Groot's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ananth fails with the takedown
and De Groot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ananth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Groot looks to score with a jab to the body but Ananth is just out of range.
Ananth feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Ananth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ananth tries to clinch there but De Groot circles away.
De Groot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Groot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Ananth pushes De Groot up against the cage in a clinch.
Ananth tries to pull guard but De Groot holds him up against the cage and eventually Ananth drops back down to his feet.
De Groot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ananth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Ananth drags the fight down to the ground.
Ananth being controlled here, momentarily.
De Groot continues to stall.#T3#
Ananth seems keen to control De Groot's posture.
De Groot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ananth controls De Groot momentarily but De Groot frees himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ananth wants to sweep but no luck.
De Groot looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
De Groot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Groot lands a nice shot to the body.
Karl De Groot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ananth tries to land a front kick but De Groot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Groot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ananth at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ananth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ananth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Groot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ananth throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Groot counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl De Groot dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
De Groot gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ananth trying to control but De Groot is working from the bottom.
Ananth looking to sit in guard and control but De Groot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ananth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Groot defends it easily.
De Groot looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Ananth looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Groot is one step ahead there.
Ananth trying to control the position.
Ananth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ananth wants to stand and escape but De Groot is having none of it.
De Groot controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SU#
De Groot stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ananth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Groot cracks a nice hook into Ananth's ribs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ananth or perhaps it was just good defense by De Groot, which made it look bad.
Ananth misses the jab.#T3#
Ananth closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Groot circles away.
De Groot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Groot scores with a nice head shot.
Ananth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Groot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ananth can do to turn this around?
De Groot lands a nice looking body kick.
De Groot scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from De Groot.
Ananth tries to clinch but De Groot moves out of range.
De Groot throws a big counter combination but Ananth scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ananth fails with the takedown
and De Groot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yidel Ananth.
Ananth is looking to clinch.
De Groot throws a right hand that Ananth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ananth also avoids with ease.
Ananth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Ananth moves out of range as De Groot throws a body kick.
De Groot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
De Groot throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
De Groot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karl De Groot is winning the standup battle so far.
Ananth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ananth misses with a takedown attempt
and De Groot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ananth is breathing heavily.
Ananth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Groot finds it's way round the side to connect with Ananth's head.
Ananth looks to score with a jab to the body but De Groot is just out of range.
That kick from De Groot tenderised Ananth's leg. Ananth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ananth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Groot thows a body kick. Ananth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ananth tries to move into range but De Groot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ananth avoids a kick to the body.
Ananth feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl De Groot dominated that second round.
That's time! De Groot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
De Groot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Groot thuds his shin into the meat of Ananth's side.
De Groot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Ananth closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Groot's guard.
Ananth 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.
Ananth trying to control the position from guard on top but De Groot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ananth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Groot is keeping the position for now. #T1#
De Groot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
De Groot keeping moving, preventing Ananth from controlling successfully.
Ananth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ananth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karl De Groot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ananth moves to clinch but De Groot breaks away
and De Groot counters with a leg kick.
Ananth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ananth throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by De Groot.
De Groot works the jab nicely.
Ananth moves in looking to clinch but De Groot pushes him off.
Ananth shoots in but De Groot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Groot lands with a nice body kick.
Ananth fails with the takedown.#T3#
De Groot scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Ananth darts in and clinches De Groot up against the cage.
Ananth slows down the pace here.
Ananth has De Groot pushed against the cage.
Ananth tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yidel Ananth.
Ananth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Groot walks away with a smile on his face. Ananth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karl De Groot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ananth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Groot 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.
#T4#
Ananth shoots in for a takedown but De Groot shows good takedown defense.
Ananth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ananth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ananth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Groot.
Nice takedown defense from De Groot. No joy for Ananth on that attempt.
Good exchange - De Groot coming out on top.
De Groot lands a leg kick that knocks Ananth off balance momentarily.
Ananth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab lands there for De Groot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Groot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick there by De Groot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Groot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Groot lands with an overhand left.
De Groot feints and then cracks Ananth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ananth down.
Yidel Ananth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Groot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl De Groot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Groot, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl De Groot!
After winning the bout, Karl De Groot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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