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Event:
DFC Asylum 4
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Mcnab throws a series of punches but Sarraf moves out of range.
Mcnab dives in and grabs Sarraf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sarraf pushes down on Mcnab's head and hops out.
Sarraf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sarraf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mcnab checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mcnab scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mcnab has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sarraf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mcnab avoids the head kick by Sarraf.
Mcnab throws a sloppy head kick
and Sarraf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mcnab tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcnab shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sarraf sprawls well. Sarraf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcnab gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been told by Sarraf's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mcnab feints a jab promting Sarraf to slip. Mcnab then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sarraf slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Mcnab throws a sloppy head kick
and Sarraf counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good work by Mcnab as he checks the leg kick.
Mcnab lands a jab to Sarraf's midsection.
Mcnab swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sarraf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcnab tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sarraf takes one to the chin there.
Mcnab throws a head kick that misses.
Sarraf throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mcnab avoids it.
Mcnab misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sarraf throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Mcnab moves into the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Mcnab decides to pull guard.
Sarraf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcnab wants to stand but Sarraf is controlling the position.
Sarraf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sarraf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sarraf continues to stall.#T3#
Mcnab is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mcnab is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcnab is looking to clinch.
Mcnab tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sarraf swivels and escapes.
As Mcnab backs away, Sarraf returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ali Sarraf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Mcnab.
Mcnab shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sarraf pinned against the cage. Sarraf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sarraf half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcnab checks a leg kick.
Mcnab dives in for a single leg takedown but Sarraf sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sarraf thinks about countering with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sarraf.
Mcnab misses with a two punch combination.
Mcnab's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mcnab duly obliges. #CL2#
Mcnab forces Sarraf back against the cage and clinches.
Mcnab tries a knee to the head but Sarraf blocks it.
#BC2#
Mcnab manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Mcnab blocks the low kick.
Mcnab wants to counter the offense by Sarraf and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Sarraf.
Sarraf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sarraf wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcnab closes the distance and clinches up with Sarraf, looking for a takedown. Mcnab pushes Sarraf against the cage but Sarraf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andy Mcnab will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mcnab shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcnab misses with a few strikes there.
Mcnab has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sarraf.
Sarraf leaves Mcnab with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sarraf swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcnab.
Mcnab misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarraf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mcnab tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarraf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcnab misses with a takedown
and Sarraf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali Sarraf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Mcnab.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sarraf.
Mcnab misses with a takedown
and Sarraf counters with a left and a right that stings Mcnab.
Ali Sarraf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarraf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcnab throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sarraf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mcnab is breathing heavily.
Mcnab lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sarraf at a distance.
Mcnab shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sarraf defends it nicely.#T2#
Mcnab ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sarraf throws an overhand right that lands on Mcnab's shoulder, as Mcnab tries to avoid the shot.
Mcnab lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mcnab misses with a head kick.
Sarraf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mcnab looks for a takedown but Sarraf sprawls well.
Mcnab throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sarraf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good work by Mcnab as he checks the leg kick.
Mcnab lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mcnab tries to clinch up but Sarraf circles away and keeps his distance.
Sarraf swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcnab.
A little feinted left hand from Sarraf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Sarraf feints and then cracks Mcnab's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcnab down.
Mcnab throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sarraf counters with a nice body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sarraf. That's going to slow Mcnab down.
Mcnab moves out of range of the leg kick from Sarraf.
Andy Mcnab is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcnab fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sarraf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mcnab fails with a takedown attempt.
Sarraf feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mcnab is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sarraf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Mcnab backs away, Sarraf returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sarraf, right into the meat.
#T4#
Mcnab shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sarraf sprawls well. Sarraf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcnab gets slowly back to his feet.
Sarraf fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mcnab just manages to avoid it.
Sarraf is looking to chop away at Mcnab's legs.
Mcnab goes for a double leg but Sarraf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sarraf continues to drive forward.
Sarraf dodges the punch combination from Mcnab.
A solid body kick from Sarraf.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sarraf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mcnab throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sarraf.
Ali Sarraf is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Sarraf. No joy for Mcnab on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Sarraf dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcnab tries to clinch but Sarraf is having none of it.
Sarraf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcnab.
Sarraf lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcnab's head.
Sarraf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcnab can do to turn this around?
Mcnab is looking to clinch.
Mcnab throws a head kick but Sarraf moves out of range.
Sarraf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sarraf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcnab.
Mcnab throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sarraf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcnab throws out a loose jab but Sarraf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarraf quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sarraf lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mcnab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Sarraf tries to sprawl but Mcnab drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mcnab is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Sarraf is looking to control Mcnab's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sarraf avoid being mounted?
Mcnab passes into side control, despite Sarraf's attempt to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sarraf tries to buck Mcnab off but Mcnab is having none of it.
Sarraf is trying to work for a sweep but Mcnab has mounted him!
Mcnab can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sarraf is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcnab unloads with some shots from mount but Sarraf bucks and avoids them well.
#T3#
Mcnab tries to control but Sarraf wriggling away.
Sarraf wants to hold on but Mcnab pushes him away.
Sarraf can't escape the position.
Mcnab throws some wild stikes that Sarraf manages to avoid easily.
#SUB2#
Mcnab looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sarraf is squirming around, avoiding Mcnab's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarraf is trying to reverse the position but instead Mcnab has taken his back - oops!
Sarraf biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Mcnab tries to get the hooks in deep but Sarraf pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Mcnab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcnab has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Mcnab!
A victorious Andy Mcnab thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Sarraf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orr misses with a takedown attempt
and Sarraf counters with a leg kick.
Sarraf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sarraf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sarraf digs a good hook to Orr's body.
#CL#
Orr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sarraf can't break the clinch.
Sarraf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orr has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarraf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orr taking a breather.
Sarraf is trying to break the clinch but Orr is controlling him.
Sarraf working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Orr stalling in the clinch.
Sarraf tries to work over Orr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sarraf is looking to break free of the clinch but Orr has double underhooks.
Orr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarraf is looking to break free of the clinch but Orr has double underhooks. #BC#
Orr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sarraf tests Orr's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Orr has managed to clinch.
Orr misses with a knee to the head.
Sarraf has a couple of punches blocked by Orr.
Sarraf tries to work over Orr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sarraf tries a body shot but Orr blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Orr fails to land.
Orr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sarraf up against the cage.#T2#
Orr effectively controlling the action here.
Sarraf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarraf.
Orr keeps control of Sarraf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sarraf blocks an elbow strike.
Sarraf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sarraf tries to throw a body punch but Orr avoids it by throwing Sarraf back against the cage.
Orr keeps control of Sarraf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sarraf tries to break free but Orr pushes him back against the cage.
Sarraf working aggressively here.
Sarraf blocks the elbow strike.
Sarraf is looking to break free of the clinch but Orr has double underhooks.
Orr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Orr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Orr fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarraf.
Sarraf tries a body shot but Orr blocks it.
Sarraf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarraf blocks the elbow strike.
Sarraf can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Sarraf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orr slips a jab from Sarraf.
Sarraf misses with a head kick.
Orr doesn't manage to clinch there - Sarraf circles away.
Orr needs to keep his hands up - Sarraf had a free shot at his head there.
No luck for Orr with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Sarraf misses with a hook. Orr ducked under it nicely.
Sarraf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sarraf lands with a shot to the body.
Sarraf misses with a wild body shot.
Sarraf slaps away a takedown attempt from Orr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Octavio Orr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orr darts in trying to clinch
and Sarraf counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Sarraf dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Orr darts in and clinches Sarraf up against the cage.
Sarraf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Orr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Orr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sarraf is trying to push Orr away but Orr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sarraf is trying to break free.
Sarraf is trying to break the clinch but Orr is controlling him.
Orr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sarraf's efforts to push away.
Octavio Orr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sarraf misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarraf working hard to break the clinch.
Sarraf misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Sarraf has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sarraf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Sarraf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Orr keeps control of Sarraf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sarraf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sarraf working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Orr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Orr drives through and clinches with Sarraf against the cage.
Sarraf has a couple of punches blocked by Orr.
A head punch on the inside from Sarraf fails to land.
Orr has Sarraf pressed against the cage, preventing Sarraf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Orr.
Sarraf is trying to push Orr away but Orr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Orr pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarraf wanted to stand there but Orr had control of the position.
Sarraf 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. #T2#
Orr wants to sweep here but Sarraf controlling him for the moment.
Orr has control of Sarraf's left arm, preventing Sarraf from doing any damage.
Sarraf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##ES#
Orr pushes Sarraf off and gets back to his feet.
Orr tries to clinch there but Sarraf circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sarraf! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sarraf.
Sarraf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sarraf keeps the fight on the outside.
Orr tries to clinch there but Sarraf circles away.
#CL#
Orr clinches up against the cage.
Sarraf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Sarraf fails to land. #T4#
Orr prevents Sarraf from breaking the clinch.
Sarraf is trying to break free.#TD#
Orr jumps guard.
Sarraf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sarraf is looking to stand up but Orr won't let him.
Sarraf looking to sit in guard and control but Orr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sarraf wants to sweep but no luck.
Orr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarraf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orr wants to control from the top but Sarraf keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Orr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Orr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali Sarraf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sarraf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orr's calf.
Orr tries to clinch but Sarraf moves out of range.
Orr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sarraf circles away.
It seemed like Sarraf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sarraf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sarraf's waist but Sarraf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orr off to one side.
Sarraf was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Orr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sarraf stuns Orr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Orr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sarraf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sarraf.
Ali Sarraf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarraf lands a jab to the head.
Sarraf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Orr.
Sarraf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sarraf counters with an outside leg kick.
Sarraf throws a body punch but Orr moves out of range.
Orr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sarraf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sarraf throws out a counter right but Orr avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Orr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sarraf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Orr shoots in for a double leg but Sarraf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Octavio Orr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sarraf, as that shot connected.
Octavio Orr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sarraf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sarraf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sarraf defends well and Orr ends up having to push Sarraf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Orr drives through and clinches with Sarraf against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orr prevents Sarraf from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Sarraf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sarraf can't break the clinch.
Orr stalls.
Sarraf is trying to break the clinch but Orr is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Sarraf's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sarraf wants to break free but Orr has control.
Sarraf is trying to break the clinch but Orr is controlling him.
Sarraf swings wildly with an uppercut but Orr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarraf is trying to push Orr away but Orr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Orr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Orr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sarraf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sarraf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sarraf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orr has him pressed against the cage.
Sarraf has a couple of punches blocked by Orr.
#TD#
Orr jumps into guard, dragging Sarraf to the mat.
#SUB#
Orr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orr controlling Sarraf's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Sarraf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sarraf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Sarraf!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Sarraf lands a leg kick that knocks Aguero off balance momentarily.
Sarraf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aguero.
Sarraf looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aguero closes the distance and clinches up with Sarraf, looking for a takedown. Aguero pushes Sarraf against the cage but Sarraf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarraf misses the target.
Aguero with a poor takedown
and Sarraf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aguero is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sarraf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sarraf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarraf throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aguero is defended easily by Sarraf.
Ali Sarraf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Mori Aguero.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguero shoots in looking for a takedown. Sarraf tries to sprawl out of it but Aguero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sarraf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aguero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sarraf.
Sarraf misses with a few strikes there.
Aguero shoots in for a double leg but Sarraf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sarraf swings for the body but Aguero moves out of range.
Aguero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sarraf defends it well.#T2#
Aguero on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sarraf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aguero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sarraf looks to throw the jab but Aguero is out of range.
Aguero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sarraf cracks Aguero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sarraf jabs Aguero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Sarraf misses. #T3#
Aguero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sarraf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leandro Mori Aguero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarraf tests Aguero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Aguero.#TD2#
Aguero closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Aguero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Aguero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB2#
Aguero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aguero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarraf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Aguero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sarraf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Aguero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aguero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Sarraf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sarraf connects with a leg kick. Aguero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sarraf throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sarraf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Aguero scores with a takedown into Sarraf's guard.#SUB2#
Aguero drops back looking for a leg! Sarraf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sarraf manages to kick Aguero off! Aguero jumps back into Sarraf's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarraf wants to sweep here but Aguero controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Aguero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aguero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Aguero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aguero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Aguero 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.
Leandro Mori Aguero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sarraf wants to sweep but no luck.
Sarraf is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Aguero drops back looking for a leg! Sarraf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sarraf manages to kick Aguero off! Aguero jumps back into Sarraf's guard. #SUB2#
Aguero drops back looking for a leg! Sarraf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sarraf manages to kick Aguero off! Aguero jumps back into Sarraf's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Aguero 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. Aguero seems to have locked his on tight now - Sarraf screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Aguero, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Leandro Mori Aguero!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Dudley darts in looking for a takedown but Sarraf gets double underhooks and turns Dudley into the cage.
Dudley fails with a takedown attempt.
Sarraf throws a fast counter high kick but Dudley manages to duck under it in time.
Sarraf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarraf lands a nice looking body kick.
Dudley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sarraf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dudley somewhat.
Sarraf unleashes a big counter combination but Dudley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Dudley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dudley misses with a takedown
and Sarraf counters with a two punch combo.
Ali Sarraf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dudley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sarraf tries to avoid it but Dudley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sarraf to the ground. Sarraf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sarraf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dudley blocks a head kick by Sarraf.
Sarraf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dudley. #T2#
Dudley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sarraf as he avoids it easily.
Sarraf throws a counter combo.
Dudley misses with a takedown
and Sarraf counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dudley fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dudley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Sarraf gets caught flat footed, as Dudley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Sarraf uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley looks to land a combination but Sarraf avoids it well. #T3#
Sarraf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Sarraf as Dudley shoots in.
Sarraf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dudley shoots in and drives through. Sarraf sprawls well.#CL#
Dudley instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sarraf's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sarraf has Dudley pressed against the cage.
Sarraf is looking to control Dudley's arms but Dudley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sarraf has his back to the cage. #T4#
Dudley has Sarraf pressed against the cage, preventing Sarraf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sarraf is trying to stall.
#TD#
Dudley jumps into guard, dragging Sarraf to the mat.
Sarraf is fighting to break Dudley's control of his arms but Dudley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sarraf looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Dudley pushes Sarraf off and gets back to his feet.
Sarraf stuffs the takedown.
Sarraf was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Sarraf 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dudley or perhaps it was just good defense by Sarraf, which made it look bad.
Sarraf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sarraf keeps Dudley at a distance using the push kick.
Sarraf tries a head kick but it misses.
Dudley shoots for a double leg takedown but Sarraf sprawls well. He's pushed Dudley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley fails with the takedown.
Sarraf tries a quick counter leg kick but Dudley is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Dudley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sarraf throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dudley tries for a takedown but Sarraf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Sarraf as Dudley shoots in.
Ali Sarraf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dudley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sarraf counters with a leg kick.
Sarraf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dudley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sarraf swivels and escapes.#T2#
Sarraf scores with a leg kick.
Dudley shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Dudley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sarraf's guard.
Sarraf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sarraf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dudley is one step ahead there.
Sarraf pulls Dudley in close to prevent any damage.
Harvey Dudley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sarraf trying to keep a closed guard but Dudley is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Dudley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sarraf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dudley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dudley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dudley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sarraf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dudley is controlling him.
Dudley with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sarraf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley landing some decent shots from guard.
Dudley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sarraf's head.
Dudley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dudley is looking to work some ground and pound but Sarraf has wrist control.
Dudley is looking to work some ground and pound but Sarraf has wrist control.
Sarraf being controlled here, momentarily.
Sarraf wants to stand and escape but Dudley is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dudley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sarraf's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ali Sarraf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dudley dives in for a single leg takedown but Sarraf sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dudley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sarraf lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dudley misses with a takedown
and Sarraf counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Dudley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sarraf defends well and Dudley ends up having to push Sarraf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sarraf looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sarraf only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dudley shoots for a takedown but Sarraf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sarraf raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sarraf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Dudley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sarraf is fending him off so far but Dudley persists. Nope, Sarraf circles away and we're back to standing.
As Dudley backs off Sarraf throws a huge counter combo but Dudley manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dudley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sarraf feints a counter leg kick.
Dudley shoots in but no luck this time.
Sarraf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sarraf, right into the meat.
Dudley shoots and misses
and Sarraf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Dudley has his takedown stuffed
and Sarraf counters with a head kick. That will keep Dudley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dudley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sarraf defends well and Dudley ends up having to push Sarraf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dudley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dudley shoots and misses
and Sarraf counters with an inside leg kick.
Sarraf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dudley.
Dudley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sarraf circles away.
Sarraf feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Sarraf throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Sarraf.
Dudley blocks a head kick by Sarraf.
Sarraf stuffs the takedown.
Dudley fails with the takedown.
Dudley slips a jab and a cross from Sarraf.
#T4#
Dudley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sarraf but Sarraf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sarraf is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sarraf throws a head kick but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley shoots for a takedown but Sarraf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sarraf unleashes a big counter combination but Dudley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dudley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sarraf.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sarraf counters with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Sarraf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sarraf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Sarraf!
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