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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Rogers tries to keep at a distance but Sigardson has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rogers throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Sigardson manages to break the clinch.
Sigardson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers. #CL2#
Sigardson instigates a clinch.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sigardson to keep the fight standing.
Rogers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sigardson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sigardson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmett Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigardson lands with a cross.
Sigardson has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Sigardson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sigardson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sigardson fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Sigardson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Rogers has his foot on Sigardson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sigardson works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigardson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sigardson wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving. #T2#
Sigardson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Rogers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sigardson defends well.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sigardson wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Sigardson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sigardson distracts Rogers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Rogers is rocked!
Sigardson gets to his feet and stands over Rogers, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rogers felt that one! Sigardson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rogers from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikel Sigardson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Edy misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Rogers misses the target.
Edy throws a monster overhand right that drops Rogers! Edy follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Edy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Zimorev tries for a takedown but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rogers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Rogers gets a clinch. #BC#
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zimorev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogers jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rogers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zimorev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
A quick step to the side and Rogers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emmett Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artyr Zimorev.#CL2#
Zimorev forces Rogers back against the cage and clinches.
Zimorev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zimorev scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimorev stalling against the cage.
Zimorev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zimorev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rogers letting Zimorev take a breather here.#TD2#
Zimorev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zimorev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Rogers wants to control from the top but Zimorev keeps moving.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Zimorev.
Zimorev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Zimorev keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zimorev pulls Rogers in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Zimorev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Zimorev clinches up with Rogers and pushes him back against the cage.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Zimorev holds him up against the cage and eventually Rogers drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zimorev has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Zimorev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zimorev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zimorev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zimorev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.
Zimorev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zimorev has his hands on Rogers's head, controlling the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Zimorev has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though.#ES2#
Zimorev is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Zimorev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rogers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zimorev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zimorev after a bit of a struggle.
Rogers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zimorev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artyr Zimorev dominated that round.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zimorev fails with the takedown.
Rogers is looking to counter the offense by Zimorev and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Zimorev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Zimorev won't allow it.
Rogers can't get the takedown.
Rogers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zimorev after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmett Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers jumps guard but Zimorev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Zimorev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rogers is trying to keep an underhook but Zimorev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimorev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zimorev is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Zimorev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Rogers is positioning himself well to prevent Zimorev advancing to mount.
Zimorev misses with a head shot. Rogers uses the momentum to regain guard.
Zimorev 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. #SU2#
Zimorev gets to his feet - Rogers follows without any prompting.
Zimorev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rogers defends well and Zimorev ends up having to push Rogers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No joy there for Zimorev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Zimorev moves into range and clinches up with Rogers.
Rogers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zimorev.
#T2#
Zimorev stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Rogers works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rogers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zimorev is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but Zimorev is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zimorev on the ground.
Zimorev won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but Zimorev is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Zimorev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Artyr Zimorev has got the better of the ground game so far.
The adventures of Zimorev the control monster continue. Boring.
Zimorev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zimorev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers being controlled here, momentarily.
Rogers is trying to keep Zimorev in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zimorev looks for a takedown but Rogers sprawls well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Zimorev takes the fight into the clinch.
Rogers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zimorev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zimorev scores with a shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zimorev obliges.
Zimorev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rogers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Zimorev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Artyr Zimorev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zimorev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zimorev stalling the fight.
Rogers takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artyr Zimorev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Zimorev shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed Zimorev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rogers misses the target.
Rogers wants to slow Zimorev down by chopping away at his legs.
Rogers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zimorev can pounce on him.
Zimorev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zimorev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Zimorev forces Rogers back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zimorev decides to pull guard.
Zimorev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogers manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Zimorev wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Rogers is looking for a triangle but Zimorev pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zimorev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zimorev throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rogers throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zimorev uses it to pass to side control.
Zimorev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zimorev controls the position.
Rogers gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Rogers is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zimorev dominating with strikes here.
Zimorev controlling his opponent.
Rogers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zimorev.
Zimorev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rogers is working to get back to half guard.
Rogers is working hard here to advance position.
Zimorev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Zimorev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Zimorev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rogers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Zimorev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Artyr Zimorev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zimorev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zimorev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zimorev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rogers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Zimorev looking to secure an arm triangle but Rogers defends it well.
Zimorev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Zimorev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zimorev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zimorev throwing strikes here but Rogers is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zimorev throws some wild stikes that Rogers manages to avoid easily.
Zimorev controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emmett Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Artyr Zimorev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zimorev 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artyr Zimorev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Vandari dives in for a single leg takedown but Rogers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vandari 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.
Vandari connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Vandari feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Rogers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vandari controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers controls Vandari momentarily but Vandari frees himself. #T1#
Rogers wants to control but Vandari passes easily into half guard.
#SU2#
Vandari stands up out of the half guard.
Vandari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vandari with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a head kick. That will keep Vandari thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vandari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Emmett Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Vandari.
Vandari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away.
As Vandari looks to move away, Rogers throws a big counter combo but Vandari just gets out of the way.#T2#
Vandari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Rogers darts in and clinches Vandari up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rogers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vandari is trying to pull guard but Rogers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rogers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Vandari forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rogers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3##TD#
Rogers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rogers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vandari 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.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vandari trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vandari sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Vandari dives in and scores a takedown into Rogers's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Klaus Vandari will probably get the nod.
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#
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Vandari on that attempt.
Vandari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rogers pinned against the cage. Rogers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rogers scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rogers content to stall in guard here.
Vandari keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rogers is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vandari has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rogers is looking to defend but Vandari has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rogers! Vandari pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rogers taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Klaus Vandari!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Rogers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rogers avoids the head kick by Kosinski.
Rogers throwing a counter right hand but Kosinski manages to avoid it.
Kosinski misses with a kick to the body.
Rogers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Kosinski clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Kosinski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rogers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kosinski to the mat. Kosinski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rogers is standing up over Kosinski. Kosinski looks to escape but Rogers dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosinski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sloppy strikes there by Rogers.
Rogers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kosinski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Kosinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kosinski is trying to escape the position but Rogers is controlling the position.
Kosinski wants to get back to his feet but Rogers drags him back down.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Kosinski closes the distance and clinches.
Kosinski jumps guard but Rogers stands there with Kosinski around his waist. Kosinski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kosinski tries to land knees in the clinch but Rogers avoids the damage to the body.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but Kosinski has him pressed against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Kosinski breaks the clinch.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Kosinski.
Kosinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Rogers.
Kosinski looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Kosinski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kosinski looks winded!
Kosinski throws a lazy head kick
and Rogers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kosinski is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL#
Rogers clinches.
Rogers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rogers lands a damaging elbow.
Rogers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kosinski is defending well.
Rogers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kosinski pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmett Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers moves out of range as Kosinski throws a body kick.
#T4##CL2#
Kosinski forces Rogers back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosinski tries to circle away but Rogers has him pinned against the cage.
Rogers wants to break free but Kosinski has control.
#BC2#
Kosinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kosinski closes the distance and pushes Rogers back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogers is trying to drag Kosinski to the mat but Kosinski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Kosinski breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Kosinski has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but Kosinski has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kosinski breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mateusz Kosinski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Rogers instigates a clinch.
Kosinski lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Emmett Rogers has been cut.#BC2#
Kosinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Rogers moves into the clinch.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but Kosinski has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Rogers gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kosinski regains guard.
#ES2#
Kosinski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rogers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosinski lands with a slapping head kick.
Kosinski throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Rogers gets tackled into the cage by Kosinski. Kosinski maintains the clinch.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosinski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rogers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kosinski is breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Kosinski moves into the clinch.
Rogers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rogers is trying to drag Kosinski to the mat but Kosinski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kosinski stops a takedown attempt from Rogers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmett Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers blocks an elbow strike.
Rogers jumps guard but Kosinski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rogers looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Kosinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kosinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Kosinski just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRogers.#T2#
Kosinski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
Rogers is rocked!
Rogers is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Kosinski Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Rogers is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mateusz Kosinski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
El Baghdadi shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing El Baghdadi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
El Baghdadi moves into the clinch successfully.
El Baghdadi prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on El Baghdadi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
El Baghdadi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rogers is trying to escape back to his feet but El Baghdadi uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for El Baghdadi on the ground.
Rogers tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is trying to control El Baghdadi's posture but El Baghdadi avoids it.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
El Baghdadi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rogers has escaped the position, nice work there.
El Baghdadi looks up at the clock and then as Rogers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, El Baghdadi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rogers tries to buck El Baghdadi off but El Baghdadi is having none of it.
El Baghdadi working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Baghdadi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU2#
El Baghdadi stands up.
El Baghdadi throws a head kick that misses
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahmed El Baghdadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but El Baghdadi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
El Baghdadi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but El Baghdadi has the dominant position.#BC2#
El Baghdadi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rogers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Rogers clinches with his opponent.
Rogers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rogers is trying to drag El Baghdadi to the mat but El Baghdadi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
El Baghdadi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Rogers throws El Baghdadi to one side and escapes!#T3##CL2#
El Baghdadi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
El Baghdadi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rogers regains guard.
Rogers 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.
El Baghdadi 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.
Rogers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogers is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Rogers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Baghdadi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
El Baghdadi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Rogers working a defensive guard but El Baghdadi manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU2#
El Baghdadi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rogers stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
El Baghdadi darts in and clinches Rogers up against the cage.
Rogers stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, El Baghdadi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed El Baghdadi dominated that round.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
El Baghdadi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rogers did well to prevent El Baghdadi getting side control.#SUB#
Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Baghdadi pulls his head out easily.
El Baghdadi is taking a breather. Rogers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rogers is holding on to half guard well.
El Baghdadi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rogers wants to sweep but El Baghdadi has passed to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
El Baghdadi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
El Baghdadi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
It looked like Rogers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from El Baghdadi.#T1#
Rogers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rogers wants to clinch but El Baghdadi slips to the side
and El Baghdadi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Baghdadi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogers counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
El Baghdadi closes the distance and clinches.
El Baghdadi wants a takedown.
Emmett Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed El Baghdadi.
Rogers scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
El Baghdadi manages to break the clinch.
El Baghdadi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.#CL#
Rogers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC2#
El Baghdadi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
El Baghdadi tries to keep at a distance but Rogers has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Baghdadi throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Baghdadi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
El Baghdadi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
El Baghdadi shoots in but Rogers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
El Baghdadi is breathing heavily.#T3#
El Baghdadi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a series of strikes. El Baghdadi will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Rogers has managed to clinch.
El Baghdadi keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rogers fails to pull guard.
Rogers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rogers looking for a takedown. #TD#
Rogers has El Baghdadi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rogers pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending El Baghdadi tumbling to the mat - Rogers dives into El Baghdadi's guard.
El Baghdadi is pulling down on Rogers's head to control his posture. #T4#
Rogers throws a strike but El Baghdadi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
El Baghdadi 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.
El Baghdadi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
El Baghdadi is looking to stand up but Rogers won't let him.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
El Baghdadi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
El Baghdadi content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmett Rogers dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
El Baghdadi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El Baghdadi off to one side.
Rogers throws a quick counter head kick but El Baghdadi was just out of range.
El Baghdadi tries for a takedown but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Rogers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
El Baghdadi fails with a takedown attempt.
Emmett Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed El Baghdadi.#CL#
Rogers moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Baghdadi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rogers throwing a counter right hand but El Baghdadi manages to avoid it.#T1#
El Baghdadi shoots in but no luck this time.
Emmett Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers lands a front kick.
El Baghdadi tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Rogers misses its target.#CL2#
El Baghdadi takes the fight into the clinch.
Rogers pushes El Baghdadi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rogers lands a hook that snaps the head of El Baghdadi backwards. #TD2#
El Baghdadi pulls guard.
Rogers preventing the sweep. #T2#
Rogers controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
El Baghdadi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
El Baghdadi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers sitting in guard here, content to control.
El Baghdadi keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
El Baghdadi controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
El Baghdadi throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
El Baghdadi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rogers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by El Baghdadi or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogers, which made it look bad.
El Baghdadi fails with a takedown attempt.#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.
Rogers throws a head kick but El Baghdadi moves out of range.
El Baghdadi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Rogers moves into range and clinches up with El Baghdadi.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but El Baghdadi is controlling him.#TD#
Rogers pulls guard.
El Baghdadi wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but El Baghdadi is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Baghdadi's guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmett Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rogers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmett Rogers!
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