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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Khabilov drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dickweed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving.
Dickweed managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickweed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dickweed moves into full mount! Khabilov won't be happy about that! #T1#
Khabilov tries to hold on but Dickweed pushes him away. #SUB#
Dickweed looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dickweed avoids the attempt from Khabilov to control.
Dickweed controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Khabilov tries to hold on but Dickweed postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khabilov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dickweed takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Khabilov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Dickweed looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Khabilov taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Professor Dickweed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Khabilov avoids the head kick by Carman.
Khabilov avoids the head kick by Carman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khabilov.
Carman scores with a sloppy right hand. Khabilov should have avoided that one.
Khabilov fails with the takedown.
Khabilov throws a series of punches but Carman avoids them all with ease.
Carman misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov tries to clinch up but Carman circles away and keeps his distance.
Khabilov avoids the head kick by Carman.
Khabilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carman misses with a few strikes there.
Carman throws the kick towards the body but Khabilov avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Khabilov misses.
Carman misses with a combination
and Khabilov counters with a series of strikes. Carman will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Carman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khabilov tries to clinch up but Carman circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Khabilov. #CL2#
Carman gets tackled into the cage by Khabilov. Khabilov maintains the clinch.
Khabilov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carman blocks it with crossed arms.
Khabilov misses with a punch on the inside.
Khabilov trying to land knees to the body.
Khabilov has a couple of punches blocked by Carman.
#BC#
Carman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carman looks to score with a jab to the body but Khabilov is just out of range.
Carman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khabilov is looking to clinch. #T2#
Carman throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Khabilov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Carman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carman throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Carman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carman throws a head kick but Khabilov moves out of range.
Khabilov throws a series of punches but Carman avoids them all with ease.
Carman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khabilov manages to avoid it.
Carman misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carman misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khabilov is defended easily by Carman.
Duane Carman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
Khabilov shoots in for a double leg but Carman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Khabilov moves out of range of the body kick.
Khabilov with the counter takedown but Carman avoids it easily.
Khabilov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khabilov tries to clinch
and Carman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carman throws the kick towards the body but Khabilov avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Khabilov
and Carman counters with a one-two to the body.
Carman misses with a two punch combination.
Carman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khabilov is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Khabilov has managed to clinch.
Carman has had enough of the clinch but Khabilov keeps him there for the moment.
Khabilov is looking to break free of the clinch but Carman has double underhooks. #BC#
Carman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
No joy there for Carman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khabilov is looking to clinch but Carman is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khabilov or perhaps it was just good defense by Carman, which made it look bad.
Carman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khabilov wants to clinch up but Carman keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Carman tries to keep at a distance but Khabilov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carman is looking to break free of the clinch but Khabilov has double underhooks.
Khabilov is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Carman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Khabilov moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Carman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Khabilov dodges the punch combination from Carman.
Carman looks to land a body kick but Khabilov moved away.
Duane Carman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khabilov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khabilov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carman counters with a nice body shot.
Khabilov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khabilov somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khabilov dives in and grabs Carman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carman pushes down on Khabilov's head and hops out.
Duane Carman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
Khabilov wants to clinch up but Carman keeps it at a distance.
Carman lands with a shot to the body.
Duane Carman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A punch combination from Carman misses.
Carman throws a body punch but Khabilov moves out of range.
Carman throws a push kick but Khabilov slaps the foot to one side.
Carman lands a nice shot to the body.
Carman throws a jab but it's blocked by Khabilov.
Carman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khabilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carman throws a leg kick that misses.
Khabilov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Carman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carman avoids the head kick by Khabilov.
Khabilov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Khabilov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carman misses with a double jab.
Khabilov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khabilov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khabilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Khabilov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carman counters with a one-two to the body.
Khabilov checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Carman gets tackled into the cage by Khabilov. Khabilov maintains the clinch.
Carman is stalling here.
Carman is trying to force a seperation but Khabilov has the dominant position.
Carman wants to get back to striking at distance but Khabilov won't allow it.
Carman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Khabilov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khabilov wants to clinch.#T4#
Carman keeps the fight on the outside.
Carman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Carman.
Khabilov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khabilov is defended easily by Carman.
Carman throws a chopping leg kick but Khabilov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Khabilov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khabilov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carman counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Carman dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses
and Carman counters with a nice uppercut.
Carman tries to score with a low kick but Khabilov moves his leg out of the way.
Khabilov doesn't manage to clinch there - Carman circles away.
That kick from Carman tenderised Khabilov's leg. Khabilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khabilov doesn't manage to clinch there - Carman circles away.
Khabilov fails with the takedown
and Carman counters with a series of strikes. Khabilov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Khabilov avoids the head kick by Carman.
A nice side step and Khabilov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carman as he avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Khabilov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khabilov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carman to keep the fight standing.
Duane Carman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
Khabilov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carman to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Carman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Khabilov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carman counters with a nice body shot.
Khabilov has his takedown stuffed
and Carman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khabilov can do to turn this around?
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Carman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khabilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Carman counters with a quick kick to the body but Khabilov blocks it.
Khabilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khabilov moves out of range of the body kick from Carman.
Carman throws a one two combo.
Carman looks for the body kick but Khabilov saw that one coming.
Carman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khabilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khabilov wants to counter with a clinch but Carman pushes him away.#T2#
Carman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khabilov has time to react.
Carman is looking to slow Khabilov down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carman misses with a head kick.
Khabilov moves out of range of the leg kick from Carman.#CL2#
Khabilov instigates a clinch. #BC#
Carman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carman swings for the body but Khabilov moves out of range.
Khabilov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carman counters with a left to the body.
Carman misses with an uppercut. Khabilov saw that one coming.
Khabilov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khabilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carman.
Khabilov misses with a body kick.
Carman throws a big counter combination but Khabilov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Khabilov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khabilov.
Carman leaves Khabilov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khabilov moves in looking to clinch but Carman pushes him off.
Khabilov avoids the head kick by Carman.
Khabilov moves out of range of the body kick from Carman.
Khabilov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Khabilov.
Khabilov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carman tries to score with a low kick but Khabilov moves his leg out of the way.
Khabilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Duane Carman is winning the standup battle so far.
Khabilov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carman is looking to wear down Khabilov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carman tries to land a front kick but Khabilov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Carman looks for the body kick but Khabilov saw that one coming.
Carman tries to work over Khabilov's front leg with a kick but Khabilov checks it.
Khabilov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Carman backs off Khabilov throws a huge counter combo but Carman manages to avoid it all.
Khabilov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khabilov has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khabilov misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Carman scores with a four punch combination!
Ruslan Khabilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duane Carman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duane Carman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carman, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duane Carman!
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmie Connor and Ruslan Khabilov. Jimmie Connor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jimmie Connor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ruslan Khabilov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Connor gets a clinch.
Connor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khabilov prevents it.
Connor tries to pull guard but Khabilov holds him up against the cage and eventually Connor drops back down to his feet.
Connor tries to pull guard but Khabilov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Connor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Connor shoots for a double leg takedown but Khabilov sprawls well. He's pushed Connor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Connor with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor closes the distance and clinches.
Connor is trying to pull guard but Khabilov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov jumps guard and drags Connor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Khabilov is trying to control the position but Connor postures up.
Connor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khabilov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Connor has managed to get both his arms back between Khabilov's legs - danger averted.
Khabilov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Connor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Connor advances to half guard.
Connor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov wants to control but Connor is keeping busy.
Connor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khabilov defends it well.
Connor stalling.
Khabilov wants to improve his position but Connor is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor wants to pass the guard but Khabilov is defending well.
Connor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Khabilov gets full guard.
Connor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Connor slips nicely into half guard.
Khabilov is trying to maintain the position but Connor is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor is working for a submission of some sort.
Connor is pressing down on Khabilov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khabilov is holding on for now.
Khabilov wants to control but Connor passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (3) vs (0) Khabilov
Connor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khabilov keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov struggling a bit here.
Khabilov is looking for a sweep.
Connor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Khabilov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Connor but great work by Khabilov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Connor (3) vs (4) Khabilov
Khabilov wants to control but Connor is keeping him busy.
Connor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Connor tries to get out of the position.
Khabilov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khabilov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Connor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khabilov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Connor manages to get back to half guard.
Khabilov wants to control but Connor is keeping him busy.
Connor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Connor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khabilov pulls his head out easily.
Khabilov seems to be working for a kimura but Connor defends the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khabilov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khabilov passes into side control, despite Connor's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (3) vs (7) Khabilov
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is trying to get an arm triangle but Connor is defending well.
Khabilov is looking to take a break and control but Connor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Connor is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Connor looking for a sweep but Khabilov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Connor (3) vs (9) Khabilov
Khabilov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Connor is looking to escape.
Connor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (5) vs (9) Khabilov
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khabilov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Connor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Khabilov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khabilov has his foot on Connor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Connor 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.
Connor passes into half guard.
Connor seems to be looking for submissions.
Khabilov trying to hold on to Connor's head to control him but Connor postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is looking for a sweep. Connor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Connor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khabilov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Connor seems to be working for a kimura but Khabilov defends the submission attempt.
Connor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khabilov sees it coming and defends easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov controlling the position well.
Khabilov is staying active underneath Connor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khabilov trying to control here.
Khabilov is looking to get back to full guard here but Connor has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (8) vs (9) Khabilov
Connor is trying to get an arm triangle but Khabilov is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov tries to bench press Connor off him but Connor keeps the position.
Connor tries for a kimura but Khabilov is defending well.
Connor wants to take a breather but Khabilov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Connor.
Connor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (11) vs (9) Khabilov
Connor is staying tight to Khabilov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Khabilov is not content to let Connor control the position.
Khabilov is trying to control but can't.
Khabilov wants to improve his position but Connor is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khabilov.
Khabilov keeping moving, preventing Connor from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
A very excited looking Jimmie Connor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Singh misses with a takedown attempt
and Khabilov counters with a one-two to the body.
Khabilov has a takedown stuffed.
Khabilov leaves Singh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Singh looks to throw the jab but Khabilov is out of range.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khabilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Singh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Khabilov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Singh.
Singh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Khabilov is trying to stand.
#T1#
Singh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Singh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Khabilov is trying to maintain the position but Singh is very close to passing his half guard.
Singh is nestled in close to Khabilov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Khabilov trying to control but Singh postures up.
#T2#
Singh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Singh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Khabilov wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh working over Khabilov with some ground and pound. Khabilov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khabilov has hold of Singh's hands but Singh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Khabilov tries to roll over but Singh keeps him under control.
Khabilov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Singh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Khabilov taking some punishment here, with Singh in his half guard. #T3#
Singh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Singh prevents Khabilov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Singh is working for a kimura but Khabilov is defending it quite comfortably.
Singh drops an elbow to the side of Khabilov's head.
Singh drops an elbow to the side of Khabilov's head.
Khabilov taking some punishment here, with Singh in his half guard. #ROC2#
Khabilov is rocked!
Singh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Khabilov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Singh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Singh lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Khabilov! More strikes land and this one is all over! Singh jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sangram Singh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Rimes connects with a jab.
Rimes scores with a sloppy right hand. Khabilov should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Khabilov is rocked!
Khabilov shoots for a double leg takedown but Rimes sprawls well. He's pushed Khabilov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rimes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Khabilov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Khabilov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rimes gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Khabilov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimus Rimes!
A relieved looking Optimus Rimes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Fjera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khabilov's waist but Khabilov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fjera off to one side.
Khabilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fjera scores with a spinning back kick!
Khabilov tries to clinch there but Fjera circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Fjera there.
Khabilov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khabilov tries to clinch but Fjera moves out of range.
Fjera jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fjera scores with a jab to the head.
Fjera connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC#
Khabilov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ruslan Khabilov has been cut.
Nice body kick from Fjera.
Khabilov looks winded!
Fjera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khabilov.
Khabilov tries for a takedown but Fjera circles away easily
and Fjera scores with a counter punch that sends Khabilov to the canvas! Fjera smells blood - he's punishing Khabilov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Khabilov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jodi Joe Fjera!
A very excited looking Jodi Joe Fjera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Khabilov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Connor to the mat! Connor manages to get full guard. #SU#
Khabilov gets to his feet. Connor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Khabilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Connor moves away.
Khabilov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connor circles away.#CL#
Khabilov closes the distance and clinches.
Khabilov fails to pull guard.
Khabilov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Connor walks away with a smile on his face. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor dives in and grabs Khabilov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khabilov pushes down on Connor's head and hops out.
No luck for Connor with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov with a jab.
Khabilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khabilov wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Khabilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khabilov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Connor counters with a stiff right hand.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Khabilov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Connor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Connor closes the distance and clinches up with Khabilov, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes Khabilov against the cage but Khabilov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Connor.
Khabilov looks for a takedown but Connor sprawls well.#CL#
Khabilov gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Connor.
Khabilov jumps guard but Connor stands there with Khabilov around his waist. Khabilov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Connor jumps guard and drags Khabilov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving. #SUB2#
Connor has his foot on Khabilov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khabilov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Khabilov drops back looking for a leg! Connor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Connor manages to kick Khabilov off! Khabilov jumps back into Connor's guard.
Khabilov passes Connor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Connor trying to control but Khabilov postures up.
#SUB#
Khabilov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Connor is just riding it out for now. Khabilov eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Khabilov is trying to control the action in half guard but Connor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khabilov is looking to advance position but Connor won't allow it.
Khabilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khabilov is thwarting Connor's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khabilov trying to control the action but Connor is working from the bottom.
Khabilov prevents Connor from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Connor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Khabilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khabilov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Connor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Khabilov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Connor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Khabilov trying to control the position but instead, Connor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Khabilov into the cage.
A short right from Khabilov on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Khabilov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Connor's hands.#CL#
Khabilov clinches. #BC2#
Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor leaves Khabilov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khabilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Connor can do to turn this around?
Khabilov throws the left hand but Connor avoids the punch easily.
As Khabilov backs off Connor throws a huge counter combo but Khabilov manages to avoid it all.
Khabilov shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Connor has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Khabilov instigates a clinch.
Khabilov is trying to pull guard but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruslan Khabilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Khabilov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Connor closes the distance and pushes Khabilov back into the cage.
Khabilov has Connor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Connor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khabilov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Connor jumps guard but Khabilov stands there with Connor around his waist. Connor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Connor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khabilov up against the cage.
Connor wants to take the fight to the mat but Khabilov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khabilov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Connor.
Connor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khabilov.
Connor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Khabilov counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Connor closes the distance and pushes Khabilov back into the cage.
Khabilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connor is defending well for now.#TD#
Khabilov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Khabilov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Khabilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khabilov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Khabilov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khabilov looking for a sweep. Not yet Khabilov, not yet.
Connor looking to sit in guard and control but Khabilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Khabilov stopping the sweep attempt from Connor.
Khabilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khabilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Connor looking for subs off his back but Khabilov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Khabilov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Khabilov trying to control from half guard but Connor is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Khabilov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Connor dives in for a single leg takedown but Khabilov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khabilov.
Connor throws a head kick that misses.
Connor tries to clinch up.
Khabilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Connor sprawls and moves away.
Khabilov shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Khabilov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khabilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Connor controls his hands.
#BC#
Khabilov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khabilov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khabilov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov walks into a straight right hand from Connor.#CL#
Khabilov forces Connor back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khabilov shoots in but Connor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Khabilov backs off Connor throws a huge counter combo but Khabilov manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khabilov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Connor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Khabilov shoots and misses #CL2#
and Connor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Connor is looking to break free of the clinch but Khabilov has double underhooks.
Khabilov is trying to drag Connor to the mat but Connor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khabilov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2##TD2#
Connor successfully pulls guard.
Khabilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Connor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khabilov trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Ruslan Khabilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Connor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Connor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Connor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Connor controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khabilov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connor is fending him off so far but Khabilov persists. Nope, Connor circles away and we're back to standing.
Khabilov fails with the takedown.
Connor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Khabilov gets tackled into the cage by Connor. Connor maintains the clinch. #TD#
Khabilov pulls guard effortlessly.
Connor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Connor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##CL2#
Connor instigates a clinch.
Ruslan Khabilov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Connor has Khabilov pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Khabilov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Connor thinks about the counter body kick.
Connor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khabilov tries to avoid it but Connor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khabilov to the ground. Khabilov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Khabilov pushes Connor up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jimmie Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruslan Khabilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khabilov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connor circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Connor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khabilov 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Khabilov!
Jimmie Connor was interviewed post fight and said 'I'LL GET BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD AND SEE WHAT WENT WRONG , I WILL BE BACK '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Paelinck connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paelinck pressing his opponent against the cage.
Paelinck using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khabilov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paelinck blocks the elbow strike.
Paelinck gets underhooks to prevent Khabilov's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paelinck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paelinck lands a right hand.
Paelinck tries a knee to the head but Khabilov blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paelinck.
Khabilov trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Paelinck scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Ruslan Khabilov has been cut.
Paelinck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khabilov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paelinck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Khabilov is trying to pull guard but Paelinck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khabilov tries to pull guard but Paelinck won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paelinck lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Khabilov is rocked!
A bit of stalling here from Paelinck.
Oh Khabilov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paelinck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paelinck pressing his opponent against the cage.
Paelinck scores with a shoulder strike.
Paelinck creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Khabilov with a big uppercut! Khabilov tries to clinch up but Paelinck pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Khabilov to the mat! Khabilov covers up and Paelinck unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samu Paelinck!
In his post fight interview, Samu Paelinck gave a big smile as he said 'Look at the text from our last fight. I told you to retire already. Get lost, kid. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Khabilov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Connor tries to avoid it but Khabilov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Connor to the ground. Connor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Khabilov as Connor shoots in.
Khabilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Connor shoots in but Khabilov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khabilov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connor's waist but Connor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khabilov off to one side.
Khabilov fails to land the takedown.
Connor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
Nice sprawl there from Connor as Khabilov shoots in.
Khabilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Connor as he jumps to the side.
Connor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khabilov counters with a left and a right that stings Connor.
Connor is breathing heavily.#T1#
Khabilov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Connor defends well and Khabilov ends up having to push Connor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Connor tries to clinch up
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Connor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khabilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Connor stuffs the takedown attempt from Khabilov. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor is looking for a counter combo.
Khabilov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Connor forces Khabilov back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Khabilov breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Khabilov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Connor is looking to control Khabilov's arms but Khabilov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Connor has his back to the cage.
Connor tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khabilov tries for a takedown but Connor circles away easily
and Connor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Khabilov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Khabilov as Connor shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Connor as Khabilov shoots in.
Khabilov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Connor stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Connor wants to clinch but Khabilov slips to the side
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khabilov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Connor as he avoids it easily.
Connor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Connor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Connor clinches with his opponent.
Khabilov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khabilov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Connor backwards. #BC#
Connor breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Khabilov has managed to clinch.
Connor is trying to drag Khabilov to the mat but Khabilov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khabilov wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4##BC2#
Khabilov breaks the clinch.
Khabilov fails to land the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Khabilov there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khabilov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Khabilov looks for a takedown but Connor sprawls well.
Connor shoots in and drives through. Khabilov sprawls well.
Khabilov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Khabilov as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Khabilov moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Khabilov looks for a takedown but Connor sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Connor or perhaps it was just good defense by Khabilov, which made it look bad. #KD2#
Khabilov drops Connor with a beautiful combination! Connor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Khabilov is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Connor is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmie Connor has been cut.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oh Connor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Khabilov closes the distance and clinches.
Khabilov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Connor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Khabilov manages to break the clinch.
Khabilov tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Khabilov clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor can't find room to land a body shot as Khabilov controls the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Connor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khabilov looking for a takedown.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.#BC2#
Khabilov breaks from the clinch.
Khabilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Connor has his takedown stuffed
and Khabilov counters with a crisp right that sends Connor to the canvas! Khabilov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Khabilov!
Jimmie Connor was interviewed post fight and said 'I'LL GET BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD AND SEE WHAT WENT WRONG , I WILL BE BACK '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Paelinck instigates a clinch.
Khabilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paelinck takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paelinck.
Paelinck lands a left hand.
Paelinck unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Paelinck will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khabilov up against the cage.
Khabilov is trying to maintain a safe position but Paelinck gets an underhook and turns Khabilov into the cage.
Paelinck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paelinck pressing his opponent against the cage.
Khabilov controlling the action here for a moment.
Paelinck scores with a shot to the side of Khabilov's head. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Paelinck connects with a knee to the head.
Khabilov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paelinck walks away with a smile on his face. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khabilov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paelinck counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paelinck scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khabilov in his tracks. #TD#
Paelinck gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Paelinck is trying to work for a kimura but Khabilov is defending well.
Paelinck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Paelinck with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paelinck lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paelinck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Paelinck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paelinck slips a nice elbow through Khabilov's hands, connecting with Khabilov's forehead.#ROC#
Khabilov is rocked!
Khabilov is in trouble now - Paelinck has advanced to mount!
Paelinck lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Khabilov is still in real trouble! Can Paelinck finish him?#T3#
Paelinck lands a big shot to the head and Khabilov winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Samu Paelinck!
Samu Paelinck really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Juggernaut And Gladiators logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Khabilov tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Dickweed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Khabilov 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.
Khabilov has momentary wrist control but Dickweed slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickweed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dickweed passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dickweed landing a few strikes.
Dickweed passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Khabilov!
Dickweed pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#
Khabilov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big strike lands for Dickweed! That's really hurt Khabilov and he's turned his back - Dickweed keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Dickweed jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Professor Dickweed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Khabilov takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Khabilov moves into the clinch.
Khabilov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khabilov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dango smiles and moves away.
Khabilov wants to clinch up but Dango keeps it at a distance.
Khabilov with a poor takedown
and Dango counters with a stiff right hand.
Khabilov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Dango on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dango throws out a loose jab but Khabilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khabilov slips under a jab.
Khabilov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dango counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dan Dango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov shoots and misses #KD#
and Dango counters with a crisp one two that drops Khabilov! Dango thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Khabilov to his feet! Khabilov is in big trouble!#ROC#
Khabilov is rocked!
Dango is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khabilov moves away.
Khabilov misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Dango looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dango throws a shot from downtown. Khabilov moves away and avoids it.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khabilov slips a jab and a cross from Dango.
Khabilov throws a leg kick but Dango sees it coming and moves out of range.
Khabilov with a poor takedown
and Dango counters with a left to the body.
Dango works the jab nicely.
Dango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khabilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dango.
Dango throws a big shot that misses.
Khabilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dango avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Khabilov tries to clinch but Dango is having none of it.
Khabilov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khabilov has a takedown stuffed.
Dango misses with a combination
and Khabilov counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dango misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khabilov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dango looks to land a left hand but Khabilov moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Dango tries to keep at a distance but Khabilov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Dango managing to block the knees to the body from Khabilov.
Khabilov tries to land knees in the clinch but Dango avoids the damage to the body.
Khabilov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dango is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khabilov tries to pull guard but Dango forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Khabilov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Dango. No joy for Khabilov on that attempt.
Khabilov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruslan Khabilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khabilov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Dango tests Khabilov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dango throws out a loose jab but Khabilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dango misses with a straight left.
Khabilov moves out of range as Dango strikes.
Khabilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dango was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khabilov fails with the takedown
and Dango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dango scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dango displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khabilov.
Dango throws the left hand but Khabilov avoids the punch easily.
Khabilov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Dango dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Khabilov tries to close the distance and clinch but Dango swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dango fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khabilov can do to turn this around?
Dango connects with a body shot that sends Khabilov's belly button to the back.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but Dango shows good takedown defense.
Khabilov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dango displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khabilov.
Dango throws a jab when Khabilov was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Khabilov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov is looking to clinch but Dango is avoiding it.
Khabilov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khabilov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dango pinned against the cage. Dango gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dango went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dan Dango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.#T1#
The fighters circling - Dango throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Khabilov forces Dango back against the cage and clinches.
Khabilov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dango gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khabilov prevents Dango from breaking the clinch.
Khabilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dango is defending well for now.
Khabilov is trying to break the clinch but Dango is controlling him.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dango is looking to break free of the clinch but Khabilov has double underhooks.
Khabilov jumps guard but Dango stands there with Khabilov around his waist. Khabilov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Khabilov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dango is defending well.#BC2#
Khabilov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khabilov misses with a takedown
and Dango makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Khabilov takes one to the chin there.
Khabilov looks to clinch
and Dango counters with a two punch combo.
Khabilov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dango defends well and Khabilov ends up having to push Dango into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dango is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Khabilov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khabilov throws a hook but Dango blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Dango on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khabilov is looking to clinch.
Khabilov slips a jab from Dango.
Dango throws a lazy right hand but Khabilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dango keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khabilov tries to close the distance and clinch but Dango swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dango as he jumps to the side.
Dango is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Dango lands with an overhand left.
Khabilov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dango swivels and escapes.
Khabilov throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Dango misses the target.
Dango lands a body shot.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dango cracks Khabilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dango works Khabilov's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Dango dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Khabilov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dango fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khabilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Khabilov looks to move away, Dango throws a big counter combo but Khabilov just gets out of the way.
Khabilov tries to close the distance and clinch but Dango swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dango smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khabilov darts in looking for a takedown but Dango gets double underhooks and turns Khabilov into the cage.
Khabilov fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khabilov misses with a body kick.
Khabilov tries to clinch up
and Dango cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Khabilov throws a series of punches but Dango moves out of range.
Khabilov closes the distance but Dango moves to the side
and Dango cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khabilov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dan Dango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khabilov wants to clinch
and Dango counters with a two punch combo.
Khabilov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dango cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khabilov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khabilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khabilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Dango finish him?
Khabilov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dango counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Khabilov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khabilov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Dango to counter with a crisp jab.
Dan Dango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
Khabilov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dango circles away.
Khabilov seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Khabilov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dango circles away.
Dango fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khabilov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khabilov tries to clinch but Dango moves out of range.
Dango was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Khabilov takes the fight into the clinch.
Khabilov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dango avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Khabilov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dango is trying to force a seperation but Khabilov has the dominant position.#BC#
Dango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khabilov darts in trying to clinch
and Khabilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khabilov closes the distance but Dango moves to the side
and Dango counters with a left and a right that stings Khabilov.
Khabilov has his takedown stuffed
and Dango counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Khabilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khabilov throws a series of punches but Dango avoids them all with ease.
Dango throws a series of punches but Khabilov avoids them all with ease.
Khabilov walks into a straight right hand from Dango.
Dan Dango is winning the standup battle so far.
Khabilov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khabilov tries to clinch up.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dango as he avoids it easily.
A left lands for Dango.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dango throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruslan Khabilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khabilov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Dango showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dango, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Dango!
Dan Dango thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
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Date: Feb 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown. Connor tries to sprawl out of it but Khabilov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Connor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khabilov.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khabilov but Khabilov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Connor sprawls well. Connor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Connor checks a leg kick.
No luck for Khabilov with that takedown attempt.
Khabilov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Connor counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Khabilov tries to break free but Connor pushes him back against the cage.
Khabilov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khabilov slaps away a takedown attempt from Connor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense.
Khabilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Connor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khabilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Connor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khabilov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khabilov dives in and grabs Connor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes down on Khabilov's head and hops out.
Connor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khabilov defends it nicely.#T2#
Khabilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khabilov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khabilov shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Khabilov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Connor moves into the clinch successfully.
Khabilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Connor gets control of Khabilov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Connor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Connor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Connor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khabilov passes into side control.
Connor tries to bench press Khabilov off him but Khabilov keeps the position. #T3#
Khabilov with the ground and pound but Connor regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Khabilov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Connor looking for submissions off his back.
Khabilov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Connor controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Khabilov trying to mount his opponent but Connor defends it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Connor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Connor.#ES#
Connor pushes Khabilov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Khabilov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Connor counters by moving into the clinch.
Khabilov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Connor pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Khabilov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor 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#
Connor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khabilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt - Connor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khabilov looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov looking to throw knees to the head but Connor is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Connor manages to pull guard.
Khabilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Khabilov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Connor is proving hard to escape from.
Khabilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khabilov stops Connor from standing up.
Khabilov trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Connor 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.
Connor trying to keep a closed guard but Khabilov is proving a slippery customer.
#ES#
Connor pushes Khabilov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
Khabilov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jimmie Connor is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Connor with that takedown attempt.
Khabilov dives in and grabs Connor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes down on Khabilov's head and hops out.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Khabilov has managed to clinch.
Khabilov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Connor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khabilov dives in and grabs Connor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes down on Khabilov's head and hops out.#T3#
Khabilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Connor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Connor shoots in but no luck this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Connor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Connor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khabilov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Khabilov manages to break the clinch.
Khabilov misses with a leg kick.
Khabilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khabilov wants it to stay on the feet.
Connor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Khabilov rushes Connor and presses him up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Khabilov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khabilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Connor.
Nice takedown defense from Khabilov. No joy for Connor on that attempt.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Connor but Connor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khabilov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown. Connor tries to sprawl out of it but Khabilov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Connor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Connor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khabilov's waist but Khabilov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Connor off to one side.
Khabilov shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.
Khabilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connor is looking to counter punch.
Khabilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Connor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khabilov but Khabilov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Connor moves out of range as Khabilov throws a body kick.
Khabilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor shoots for a double leg takedown but Khabilov sprawls well. He's pushed Connor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor tests Khabilov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Connor takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense.
Connor darts in looking for a takedown but Khabilov gets double underhooks and turns Connor into the cage.
Khabilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Khabilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connor moves out of range of the body kick.
Khabilov keeps the fight on the outside.
Connor stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Khabilov has Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
Khabilov misses with a body punch.
Connor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khabilov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Connor jumps guard but Khabilov stands there with Connor around his waist. Connor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Connor keeps control of Khabilov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2##TD2#
Khabilov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Khabilov 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.
Khabilov trying to control the position.
Connor pushing down on Khabilov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU#
Connor stands up out of the half guard.
Connor fails with the takedown.
Khabilov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Khabilov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connor is fending him off so far but Khabilov persists. Nope, Connor circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Khabilov looks for a takedown but Connor sprawls well.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khabilov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khabilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Connor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khabilov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Connor shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Connor clinches. #BC2#
Khabilov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Khabilov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Connor as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Khabilov as Connor shoots in.
Connor throws a sloppy head kick and Khabilov moves out of range easily.
Khabilov goes for a double leg but Connor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Connor continues to drive forward.
No luck for Connor with that takedown attempt.
Connor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov misses with a head kick.
Ruslan Khabilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmie Connor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Connor moves into range and clinches up with Khabilov.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruslan Khabilov.
Well Connor 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Connor!
After the fight, Jimmie Connor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Date: Feb 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Khabilov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khabilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Khabilov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holmes defends it nicely.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Khabilov is avoiding it.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Khabilov circles away.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes wants to clinch.#CL2#
Holmes clinches up with Khabilov and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holmes blocks the elbow strike.
Holmes working Khabilov over with knees to the body.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes trying to land knees to the body.
Holmes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Holmes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Khabilov.
Holmes lands an elbow inside that Khabilov shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Ruslan Khabilov has been cut.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but Khabilov blocks it.
Holmes avoids the elbow strike from Khabilov, against the cage.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khabilov blocks it with crossed arms.
Holmes throws an elbow but it misses.
Holmes pushes off an throws an elbow but Khabilov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Khabilov can't break the clinch.
Holmes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khabilov is defending well for now.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khabilov tries to break free but Holmes pushes him back against the cage.
Khabilov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holmes walks away with a smile on his face. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Holmes rushes Khabilov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khabilov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2##BC#
Khabilov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Holmes moves into the clinch.
Khabilov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holmes smiles and moves away.
Khabilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Khabilov tries to counter by clinching up but Holmes breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Khabilov shoots in and bounces Holmes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khabilov prevents Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Khabilov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Khabilov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khabilov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khabilov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Holmes manages to circle out of the way.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khabilov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Khabilov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes tries to clinch but Khabilov moves out of range.
Khabilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Holmes wants to clinch but Khabilov slips to the side
and Khabilov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khabilov throws a wild body kick that Holmes sees coming a mile off.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Khabilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes tries to clinch #TD#
and Khabilov counters with a single leg into guard. Holmes didn't expect that.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khabilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Khabilov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ruslan Khabilov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Khabilov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khabilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Casey Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holmes as he jumps to the side.
Holmes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Khabilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khabilov.
An inside leg kick from Khabilov misses.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khabilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Khabilov pushes him off.
Khabilov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Khabilov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes tries to clinch but Khabilov is having none of it. #CL2#
Holmes has closed the distance and engaged Khabilov in a clinch.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Khabilov.
Holmes prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Khabilov manages to pull guard.
Khabilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holmes.
Khabilov controlling the position.#SUB#
Holmes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holmes throwing strikes from guard but Khabilov blocks nicely.
Holmes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Khabilov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Holmes rolls with it to try and escape but Khabilov cranks on the arm and Holmes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Khabilov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Khabilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Connor defends it nicely.
Connor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Khabilov.
Khabilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Connor counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Khabilov instigates a clinch.
Khabilov tries to pull guard but Connor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Connor goes for a takedown attempt but Khabilov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Connor fails to land the takedown.
Khabilov lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Connor swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khabilov stuffs the takedown attempt from Connor. Connor gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Connor pinned against the cage. Connor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Connor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khabilov defends it well.
Khabilov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Connor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Khabilov darts in and clinches Connor up against the cage.
Khabilov stalling in the clinch but Connor improves position. #T2##TD2#
Connor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khabilov uses from the top position.
Connor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Khabilov advances position into side control!
Connor tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Khabilov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Connor controls the position.
Khabilov controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Connor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Connor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Connor tries to reverse the position but Khabilov maintains control.
Khabilov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Connor is looking to escape.
Connor holds on to Khabilov around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Khabilov trying to control but Connor is having none of it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Connor tries to hold on but Khabilov pushes him away.
Khabilov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Connor can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor holds on to Khabilov as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Connor tries to reverse the position but Khabilov maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Khabilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Khabilov.
Khabilov shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.
Connor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khabilov darts in looking for a takedown but Connor gets double underhooks and turns Khabilov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khabilov wants it to stay on the feet.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown. Connor tries to sprawl out of it but Khabilov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Connor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Connor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Khabilov has managed to clinch.
Khabilov pushes off an throws an elbow but Connor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Connor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khabilov prevents it.
Connor wants a takedown.
#BC#
Khabilov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Khabilov.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch but Khabilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Khabilov gets control of Connor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khabilov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Khabilov can't keep his opponent in guard - Connor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Khabilov wants to control but Connor is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Connor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khabilov's head.
Connor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Khabilov is looking to escape.
Khabilov manages to get to full guard.
#SU2#
Connor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Khabilov, up you get!
Khabilov slaps away a takedown attempt from Connor, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3##CL#
Khabilov clinches with his opponent.
Khabilov jumps guard but Connor stands there with Khabilov around his waist. Khabilov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Khabilov looking to slow down the pace here.
Khabilov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connor wants to take the fight to the mat but Khabilov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khabilov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khabilov wants a takedown but no success here.
Khabilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connor is defending well for now.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Connor digs a right hand into Khabilov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khabilov's gas tank.
Khabilov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Connor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khabilov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Connor is keeping busy.
Connor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Khabilov is trying to break the clinch but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Connor tries to score a body lock takedown but Khabilov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Connor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Connor breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmie Connor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Khabilov is looking to clinch but Connor is avoiding it.
Khabilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Khabilov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connor's waist but Connor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khabilov off to one side.
Connor shoots in and drives through. Khabilov sprawls well.
Connor misses with a wild combination.
Connor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khabilov tries to avoid it but Connor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khabilov to the ground. Khabilov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khabilov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Connor.
Ruslan Khabilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmie Connor.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt
and Connor counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt - Connor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Connor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Connor sprawls well. Connor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Connor shoots in looking for a takedown but Khabilov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Connor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khabilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Connor slaps away a takedown attempt from Khabilov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Connor throws a sloppy head kick and Khabilov moves out of range easily.
A jab from Connor does it's job there.
Connor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khabilov.
Connor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khabilov as he jumps to the side.
Khabilov is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Connor counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Connor pulls guard effortlessly.
Khabilov tries to stand but Connor is controlling from the bottom.
Khabilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Connor pushes Khabilov off and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Connor misses with a takedown attempt
and Khabilov counters with a three punch combo that has Connor backing up. Connor nods at Khabilov to acknowledge the strikes.
Khabilov throws a series of punches but Connor moves out of range.
Khabilov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connor.
Khabilov misses with a head kick.
Connor is looking for the big counter here.
Khabilov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connor with the counter takedown but Khabilov avoids it easily.
Connor fails with the takedown.#T4#
Khabilov has a takedown stuffed.
Khabilov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connor throws a sloppy head kick and Khabilov moves out of range easily.
Khabilov feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Connor moves into range and clinches up with Khabilov.
Khabilov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Connor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khabilov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Connor.
Connor is trying to pull guard but Khabilov has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Connor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Connor 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ruslan Khabilov!
In defeat, Jimmie Connor stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'LL GET BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD AND SEE WHAT WENT WRONG , I WILL BE BACK '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Grey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Khabilov gets a clinch.
Grey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khabilov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khabilov wants a takedown.
Grey tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grey.
Khabilov jumps guard but Grey stands there with Khabilov around his waist. Khabilov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Khabilov decides to pull guard.
Grey is looking to work some ground and pound but Khabilov has wrist control.
Khabilov trying to keep a closed guard but Grey is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Grey being controlled here momentarily.
Khabilov controls Grey momentarily but Grey frees himself.
Grey wants to control from the top but Khabilov keeps moving.
Khabilov pulls Grey in close to his closed guard and prevents Grey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Khabilov keeping full guard, as Grey tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Khabilov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but Khabilov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Grey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Grey.
#BC#
Grey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khabilov as he jumps to the side.
Khabilov has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Grey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Khabilov manages to break the clinch.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov has a takedown stuffed.
Grey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khabilov's waist but Khabilov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grey off to one side. #CL2#
Khabilov clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Grey.
A frustrated look appears on Grey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grey working hard to break the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Khabilov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khabilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grey fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov shoots for a double leg takedown but Grey sprawls well. He's pushed Khabilov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khabilov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grey counters with a series of strikes. Khabilov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Khabilov looks winded!
Khabilov dives in and grabs Grey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grey pushes down on Khabilov's head and hops out.
Grey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khabilov circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Khabilov clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey tries for a takedown but Khabilov manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Khabilov manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruslan Khabilov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Khabilov swings for the body but Grey moves out of range.
Grey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Grey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khabilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grey is defended easily by Khabilov.
Grey shoots in but Khabilov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov is looking to clinch.
Grey tries to counter by clinching up but Khabilov breaks away and moves out of range.
Khabilov throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily. #T1#
Grey throws out a powerful jab.
Khabilov stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khabilov! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Khabilov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khabilov trying to land knees to the body.
Khabilov throws a head punch that misses.
Khabilov is trying to break the clinch but Grey is controlling him.
Grey tries for a takedown but Khabilov manages to get underhooks.
Grey taking a breather.
Grey is trying to break the clinch but Khabilov has him pressed against the cage.
Grey wants a takedown but no success here.
Khabilov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2##BC2#
Khabilov breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Grey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Khabilov manages to break the clinch.
Grey tries to clinch there but Khabilov circles away.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grey fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Khabilov rushes Grey and presses him up against the cage.
Khabilov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grey or not.
Khabilov tries to pull guard but Grey won't allow it.
#T3##BC2#
Khabilov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Khabilov.#CL#
Khabilov gets tackled into the cage by Grey. Grey maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Khabilov.
#TD#
Grey drags the fight down to the ground.
Grey is trying to hold Khabilov in close to prevent damage but Khabilov has managed to pass into half guard.
Grey tries to roll over but Khabilov keeps him under control.
Grey looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Khabilov tries to pass to full mount but Grey defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khabilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khabilov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grey's head.
Grey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khabilov.
Khabilov is pressing down on Grey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grey is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grey is trying to stand.
Well, if Khabilov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Khabilov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grey trying to control the position.
Grey keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
Grey throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey seems keen to control Khabilov's posture.
Khabilov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Grey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khabilov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khabilov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Khabilov gets to his feet - Grey follows without any prompting.
Khabilov tries to clinch but Grey moves out of range.
Ethan Grey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Grey clinches with his opponent.
Grey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khabilov pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khabilov walks away with a smile on his face. Grey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grey pinned against the cage. Grey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Khabilov clinches with his opponent.
Khabilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grey is trying to push Khabilov away but Khabilov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Grey is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov wants to stall.
Khabilov tries to pull guard but Grey holds him up against the cage and eventually Khabilov drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Khabilov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khabilov shoots in and drives through. Grey sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grey is defended easily by Khabilov.
Despite the aggression on Khabilov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Khabilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khabilov wants it to stay on the feet.
Khabilov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khabilov throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily.
Grey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice takedown defense from Khabilov. No joy for Grey on that attempt.
Khabilov misses with a body kick.
Grey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khabilov swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grey as he avoids it easily.
Khabilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ethan Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruslan Khabilov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Grey throws a big counter combination but Khabilov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruslan Khabilov.
Well Khabilov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Khabilov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Khabilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khabilov looks for the body kick but Grey saw that one coming.
Grey fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Grey tries to keep at a distance but Khabilov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khabilov.
#BC2#
Grey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Grey pushes Khabilov up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Khabilov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grey.
#BC#
Khabilov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Khabilov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruslan Khabilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Grey.
Khabilov leaves Grey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khabilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Grey.
Khabilov shoots in but no luck this time.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khabilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grey slaps away a takedown attempt from Khabilov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grey dives in and grabs Khabilov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khabilov pushes down on Grey's head and hops out.#T2#
No joy there for Khabilov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grey fails to land with a series of punches.
Khabilov is looking to counter the offense by Grey and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Grey clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Khabilov drags the fight down to the ground.
Grey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khabilov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grey manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Grey has his hands on Khabilov's head, controlling the position.
Khabilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grey swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Khabilov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Khabilov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey prevents Khabilov from moving into mount.
Grey is trying to control Khabilov's posture but Khabilov avoids it.
Grey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Khabilov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Khabilov 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.
Khabilov trying to control the position but Grey is working away. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Khabilov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Grey stops Khabilov from passing to mount.
Grey seems a little lost for a moment, as Khabilov dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Khabilov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grey is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov wants to control but Grey is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Grey darts in looking for a takedown but Khabilov gets double underhooks and turns Grey into the cage.
Khabilov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good work by Grey as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Grey clinches up with Khabilov and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Khabilov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khabilov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grey.
Khabilov looks for a takedown but Grey sprawls well.#T1#
Grey wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grey throws a head kick that misses.
Khabilov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grey.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khabilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khabilov swinging wildly here.
Khabilov blocks a head kick by Grey.
Khabilov throws a big counter combination but Grey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Khabilov dives in for a single leg takedown but Grey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khabilov is looking to clinch but Grey is avoiding it.
Grey shoots in but no luck this time.
Grey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khabilov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grey somewhat.#T2##CL#
Khabilov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grey is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Grey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khabilov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khabilov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khabilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Grey.
Khabilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khabilov wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Grey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grey is breathing heavily.#CL#
Khabilov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khabilov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khabilov effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khabilov.
Grey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grey jumps guard but Khabilov stands there with Grey around his waist. Grey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Khabilov is trying to pull guard but Grey has him pressed against the cage.
Khabilov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grey to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Grey wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Khabilov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Grey rushes Khabilov and presses him up against the cage.
Khabilov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khabilov effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Khabilov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khabilov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khabilov.
Grey looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Grey slaps away a takedown attempt from Khabilov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Khabilov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Khabilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Khabilov gets tackled into the cage by Grey. Grey maintains the clinch. #BC#
Khabilov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khabilov swivels and escapes.
Khabilov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Grey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grey wants it to stay on the feet.
Khabilov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grey swivels and escapes.
Khabilov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Grey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey is taking a breather. Khabilov 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.
Grey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Grey is keen to just control but Khabilov is a slippery customer.
Grey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Khabilov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Khabilov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Khabilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grey is one step ahead there.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Khabilov is keeping the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Khabilov controlling the position.
Grey looking to sit in guard and control but Khabilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Grey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Khabilov wants to stand and escape but Grey is having none of it.
Grey preventing the sweep.
Khabilov working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Khabilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Grey stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Khabilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grey with the counter takedown but Khabilov avoids it easily.
Grey moves in looking to clinch but Khabilov pushes him off.
Grey is looking to clinch but Khabilov is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Grey closes the distance and pushes Khabilov back into the cage.#T4#
Grey is stalling here.
#BC#
Khabilov manages to break the clinch.
Grey lands with a good body shot.
No luck for Grey with that takedown attempt.
Khabilov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grey looks for a takedown but Khabilov sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grey as he avoids it easily.
Ethan Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruslan Khabilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Grey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khabilov 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ethan Grey!
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Date: Feb 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Khabilov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khabilov wants to break free but Grey has control.
Khabilov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Khabilov is trying to drag Grey to the mat but Grey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khabilov prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Khabilov manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but Grey shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily.
Grey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grey looks for the body kick but Khabilov saw that one coming.
Grey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khabilov swivels and escapes.
Khabilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grey sprawls and moves away.#T1##CL#
Khabilov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Grey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grey avoids the head kick by Khabilov.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Khabilov pushes Grey up against the cage in a clinch.
Grey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khabilov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Khabilov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grey uses from the top position. #SUB#
Grey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khabilov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grey has managed to get both his arms back between Khabilov's legs - danger averted.
Grey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2##SUB#
Khabilov working for a triangle but Grey defends it easily.
Grey is looking to stand up but Khabilov won't let him.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Khabilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khabilov wants to sweep here but Grey controlling him for the moment.
Grey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Grey wants to stand but Khabilov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Grey gets control of Khabilov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Khabilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grey keeping full guard, as Khabilov tries to pass.
Grey looking to control.
#T4##SUB2#
Grey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grey is trying to keep Khabilov in close.
Khabilov 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khabilov is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Khabilov tries to clinch but Grey is having none of it. #TD2#
Khabilov gets caught flat footed, as Grey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Khabilov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Grey has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Grey tries to pull guard but Khabilov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Khabilov breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Khabilov has closed the distance and engaged Grey in a clinch.
Grey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grey fails to pull guard.
#T1##TD#
Khabilov pulls guard successfully.
Grey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khabilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khabilov seems keen to control Grey's posture.
Khabilov keeping full guard, as Grey tries to pass.
Khabilov wants to sweep but no luck.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Khabilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grey slips nicely into half guard.
Khabilov is pressing down on Grey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khabilov looking to control.
Khabilov is pulling down on Grey's head. It's preventing any offense from Grey, at least for the moment.
Khabilov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Khabilov working for a triangle but Grey defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Khabilov clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Grey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khabilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grey tries to land a leg kick but Khabilov saw it coming and moves away.
Grey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khabilov circles away quickly and effectively.
Grey shoots in for a double leg but Khabilov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruslan Khabilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Grey.
Grey fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Khabilov instigates a clinch. #T4##TD#
Khabilov successfully pulls guard.
Khabilov has a closed guard, preventing Grey from standing up.
Khabilov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Khabilov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khabilov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Grey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khabilov controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that second round.
That's time! Khabilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Khabilov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grey tries to clinch but Khabilov moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Khabilov.
Grey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khabilov keeps the fight on the outside.
Khabilov dives in and grabs Grey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grey pushes down on Khabilov's head and hops out.
Grey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khabilov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grey somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov shoots in for a double leg but Grey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grey tries to score with a low kick but Khabilov moves his leg out of the way.
Khabilov goes for a double leg but Grey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grey continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Grey slaps away a takedown attempt from Khabilov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grey unleashes a big counter combination but Khabilov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khabilov wants to clinch up but Grey keeps it at a distance.
Grey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khabilov is fending him off so far but Grey persists. Nope, Khabilov circles away and we're back to standing.
Grey shoots for a takedown but Khabilov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grey tries to score with a low kick but Khabilov moves his leg out of the way.
Khabilov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Khabilov misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Grey instigates a clinch.
Grey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khabilov jumps guard but Grey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Grey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grey jumps guard but Khabilov stands there with Grey around his waist. Grey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Khabilov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Grey pushes Khabilov up against the cage in a clinch.
Grey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Grey pulls guard successfully.
Grey working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Khabilov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Khabilov tries to clinch but Grey is having none of it.
Khabilov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grey pinned against the cage. Grey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt - Grey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khabilov keeps the fight on the outside.
Khabilov is looking for a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Khabilov as Grey shoots in.#CL2#
Grey rushes Khabilov and presses him up against the cage.
Grey just leaning against Khabilov, taking a breather.
Khabilov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grey prevents it.
#TD2#
Grey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Grey wants to sweep but no luck.
Grey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grey keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ethan Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruslan Khabilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Grey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ethan Grey.
Well Khabilov 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Khabilov!
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Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Khabilov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grey wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Khabilov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grey, pushing him back against the cage.
Khabilov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grey smiles and moves away.
Grey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Khabilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khabilov with a nice cross.
Grey closes the distance and clinches up with Khabilov, looking for a takedown. Grey pushes Khabilov against the cage but Khabilov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov shoots for a takedown but Grey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Grey clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Khabilov manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Grey tries to clinch there but Khabilov circles away.
Grey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Khabilov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grey connects with a body shot that sends Khabilov's belly button to the back.
Grey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses.
Khabilov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grey dives in and grabs Khabilov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khabilov pushes down on Grey's head and hops out.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khabilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Grey tries to clinch up but Khabilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Grey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khabilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Khabilov backs off Grey throws a huge counter combo but Khabilov manages to avoid it all.
Khabilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khabilov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khabilov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grey is fending him off so far but Khabilov persists. Nope, Grey circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Grey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khabilov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Grey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Grey looks for a takedown but Khabilov sprawls well.
Khabilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Khabilov darts in looking for a takedown but Grey gets double underhooks and turns Khabilov into the cage.
Khabilov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grey swivels and escapes.
Grey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khabilov swivels and escapes.
Khabilov tries for a takedown but Grey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khabilov is breathing heavily.
Khabilov leaves Grey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Khabilov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC#
Khabilov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khabilov avoids the head kick by Grey.
Grey shoots in but Khabilov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Khabilov as Grey shoots in.
Khabilov blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick by Khabilov misses
and Grey counters with a left and a right that stings Khabilov.
Khabilov tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
Khabilov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Khabilov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey closes the distance and clinches up with Khabilov, looking for a takedown. Grey pushes Khabilov against the cage but Khabilov 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Ruslan Khabilov 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#
Khabilov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khabilov somewhat.
Grey is looking for the big counter here.
Khabilov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khabilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grey was well out of range. Poor timing from Khabilov.
Khabilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but Grey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grey defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov leaves Grey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Grey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khabilov but Khabilov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grey tries for a takedown but Khabilov circles away easily
and Khabilov counters with a right hand to the body.
Khabilov goes for a double leg but Grey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grey continues to drive forward.
Khabilov backing away here, and Grey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grey fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Khabilov clinches. #T2#
Khabilov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khabilov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grey is defending well.
Khabilov missing with knees to the body.
Grey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khabilov.
#BC2#
Grey breaks from the clinch.
Grey closes the distance and clinches up with Khabilov, looking for a takedown. Grey pushes Khabilov against the cage but Khabilov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khabilov.
Ruslan Khabilov is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grey goes for a double leg but Khabilov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khabilov continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Grey as Khabilov shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grey as he avoids it easily.
Khabilov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grey swats away the attempt to clinch by Khabilov.
Khabilov is looking to wear down Grey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khabilov stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Khabilov closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Grey manages to pull guard.
Grey working a defensive guard here.
Khabilov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
Grey looking for a sweep. Not yet Grey, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Grey clinches up with Khabilov and pushes him back against the cage.
Khabilov tries to break the clinch but Grey is controlling the position.
Grey tries a knee to the head but Khabilov blocks it.
Grey goes for a takedown attempt but Khabilov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grey has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Khabilov counters by moving into the clinch.
Khabilov avoiding damage.
#BC#
Khabilov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grey pinned against the cage. Grey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grey looks for a takedown but Khabilov sprawls well.
Ruslan Khabilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Grey.#T1#
Grey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khabilov sprawls well. Khabilov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Khabilov drives through and clinches with Grey against the cage.
Grey tries for a takedown but Khabilov manages to get underhooks.
Khabilov tries to pull guard but Grey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khabilov has Grey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khabilov avoiding damage.
Grey stalls. #T2#
Khabilov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khabilov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khabilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Grey controls his hands.
Grey wants a takedown.
Khabilov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grey has him pressed against the cage.
Grey is trying to pull guard but Khabilov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grey wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Grey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khabilov lands with a good body shot.
Grey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khabilov tries for a takedown but Grey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Khabilov. No joy for Grey on that attempt.
Khabilov is looking for a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grey.
Khabilov throws a right and a left that Grey avoids nicely.
Khabilov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grey throws a counter combo.
Grey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khabilov sprawls well. Khabilov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.
Khabilov throws a big counter combination but Grey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck for Grey with that takedown attempt.
Khabilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grey can do to turn this around?#T4#
Khabilov shoots in and drives through. Grey sprawls well.
Grey wants to counter with a clinch but Khabilov pushes him away.
Khabilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khabilov.
As Khabilov backs off Grey throws a huge counter combo but Khabilov manages to avoid it all.
Grey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khabilov shoots in but Grey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ethan Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruslan Khabilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grey misses with a jab to the body
and Khabilov counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Khabilov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khabilov, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Khabilov!
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Event:
ECFC FN 35
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Khabilov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khabilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Khabilov with that takedown attempt.
Khabilov sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Khabilov avoids it this time.
Nice sprawl there from Khabilov as Silva shoots in.
Silva looks for a takedown but Khabilov sprawls well.
Khabilov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khabilov misses with a series of wild punches.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Khabilov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khabilov sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Khabilov avoids it this time.
Silva leaves Khabilov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Silva stuffs the takedown.
A left and a right from Khabilov both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Silva rushes Khabilov and presses him up against the cage.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khabilov walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khabilov stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khabilov misses with a head kick.
Khabilov wants to clinch.
Khabilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva throws a big counter head kick but Khabilov avoids it with no problem.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Khabilov feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Silva avoids the head kick by Khabilov.
Khabilov throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Khabilov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khabilov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Khabilov 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.
Khabilov postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it. #T3#
Khabilov trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Khabilov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khabilov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Khabilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khabilov controls the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khabilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khabilov misses with a head kick.
Khabilov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Khabilov back to the cage. Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that round.
That's time! Khabilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Khabilov moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.#CUT2#
It looks like Ruslan Khabilov has been cut.
Khabilov misses with a series of wild punches.
Khabilov shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruslan Khabilov is winning the standup battle so far.
Khabilov dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Khabilov's head and hops out.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Khabilov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses.
Khabilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Khabilov in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khabilov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Khabilov won't allow it.
#BC#
Khabilov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Khabilov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khabilov lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
And Silva responds with a good body kick, but Khabilov manages to step out the way in time.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruslan Khabilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalil Silva.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses.
Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khabilov with a body shot.
Khabilov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Khabilov. #T2#
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khabilov sprawls well. Khabilov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Khabilov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khabilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khabilov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khabilov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Khabilov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Khabilov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khabilov.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khabilov circles away.
Khabilov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva tries to clinch but Khabilov moves out of range.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Khabilov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khabilov defends well and Silva ends up having to push Khabilov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Silva tries to get set, Khabilov tries to push him back and clinch up but Silva manages to avoid the attempt.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruslan Khabilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Khabilov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Khabilov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Khabilov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Silva tries to clinch up but Khabilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Khabilov is looking for a counter combo.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Khabilov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khabilov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silva.
Khabilov fails to land the takedown.
Khabilov shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khabilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khabilov wants it to stay on the feet.
Khabilov fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Khabilov will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Khabilov misses #KD2#
and Silva counters with a crisp one two that drops Khabilov! Silva thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Khabilov to his feet! Khabilov is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Khabilov is rocked!
Khabilov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Khabilov ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva wants to counter with a clinch but Khabilov pushes him away.
Oh Khabilov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khabilov tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Khabilov seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Khabilov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khabilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Khabilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khabilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khabilov needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Khabilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Khabilov. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Khabilov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khabilov off to one side. #CL2#
Silva rushes Khabilov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khabilov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva has Khabilov pressed against the cage, preventing Khabilov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva tries to pull guard but Khabilov won't allow it.
#BC2#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khabilov.
Silva throws a head kick but Khabilov moves out of range.
Khabilov drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Khabilov is trying to stall.
#TD#
Khabilov manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Silva gets to his feet. Khabilov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Khabilov goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khabilov defends it well.#CL2#
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Khabilov.
Silva has Khabilov pressed against the cage.
Khabilov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Khabilov is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Khabilov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Khabilov in a clinch.
Khabilov is trying to break free.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khabilov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Khabilov swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalil Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khabilov 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
ECFC 70
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khabilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khabilov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
Khabilov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Holmes gets caught napping as Khabilov dives in and scores a takedown. Holmes manages to retain guard.#SU#
Khabilov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Khabilov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holmes's guard.
Holmes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khabilov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Holmes is working an open guard so Khabilov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
Holmes wants to clinch#TD#
and Khabilov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holmes won't be happy with that.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet here but Khabilov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Holmes's back.
Khabilov controls the position.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khabilov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Holmes.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Holmes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Khabilov.
Holmes trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in full control for now. #T2#
Khabilov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Khabilov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Holmes is looking for a way out. #SUB#
Holmes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Holmes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Khabilov controlling the positon.#T3#
Holmes is trying to stand back up.
Khabilov biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Khabilov looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Holmes showing good submission defense here.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khabilov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Holmes doesn't escape.
Khabilov misses with a punch to the head. #T4#
Khabilov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khabilov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Holmes trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in full control for now.
Khabilov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Holmes showing good submission defense here.
Khabilov controls the position.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khabilov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holmes is trying to stand back up.
Khabilov controlling the position well here. Holmes rolled but Khabilov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Khabilov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Holmes for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khabilov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Khabilov clinches up with Holmes and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Khabilov decides to pull guard.
Khabilov is pulling down on Holmes's head to control his posture.
Holmes cracks Khabilov with a solid left hand.
Khabilov is pulling down on Holmes's head. It's preventing any offense from Holmes, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khabilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Holmes throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes wanted to stand there but Khabilov had control of the position.
Holmes is fighting to break Khabilov's control of his arms but Khabilov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Khabilov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khabilov's brow. #T1#
Holmes pushes off an throws an elbow but Khabilov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
Holmes letting Khabilov take a breather here.#TD#
Khabilov pulls guard. #SUB#
Khabilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holmes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Khabilov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holmes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holmes throws an elbow that misses. Khabilov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holmes's guard. Nice move by Khabilov!#REVR#
Khabilov is standing up over Holmes. Holmes looks to escape but Khabilov dives into side control.
Holmes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Khabilov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khabilov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Khabilov lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Khabilov is staying tight to Holmes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Holmes bucks up and tries to throw Khabilov off but instead Khabilov has got his back!#SUB#
Khabilov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Holmes wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Khabilov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Khabilov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khabilov controls the position.#SUB#
Khabilov looking to break Holmes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Holmes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Khabilov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Khabilov is riding his opponent, not letting Holmes buck him off.
Holmes covers up after that shot from Khabilov.
What can Holmes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Khabilov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khabilov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Holmes. #T4#
Holmes trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ruslan Khabilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khabilov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Khabilov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Holmes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov scores with strikes from the back.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Holmes is looking to clinch but Khabilov is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Khabilov.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khabilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Khabilov is avoiding it.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Khabilov pushes him off.
Ruslan Khabilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khabilov scores with a head kick.
Khabilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khabilov is defended easily by Holmes.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khabilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khabilov throws a big counter combination but Holmes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch but Khabilov moves away
and Khabilov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes tries to clinch but Khabilov moves out of range. #T1#
Holmes is looking to clinch but Khabilov is avoiding it.
Khabilov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Khabilov circles away.
#TD#
Khabilov feints and as Holmes raises his hands in defense, Khabilov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khabilov stops Holmes from standing up.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
Khabilov prevents Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khabilov controls the pace.
Khabilov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Khabilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khabilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Khabilov is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khabilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Casey Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Khabilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Khabilov misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Holmes wants to clinch.
Casey Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Khabilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khabilov attempts a counter takedown but Holmes avoids it well and moves away.
Khabilov takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Khabilov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khabilov lands in his opponent's guard.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Khabilov isn't so interested in that idea.
Khabilov slips nicely into half guard.
Khabilov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Khabilov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khabilov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khabilov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Khabilov prevents Holmes from standing back up.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Holmes is defending well.
Khabilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khabilov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holmes defending well though.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khabilov thows a huge punch but Holmes dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Khabilov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khabilov 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Khabilov!
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Event:
ECFC FN 34
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Connor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khabilov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Khabilov with that takedown attempt.
Khabilov swings for the body but Connor moves out of range.
#CL#
Connor clinches up with Khabilov and pushes him back against the cage.
Khabilov has Connor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Connor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khabilov tries to score a body lock takedown but Connor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
Khabilov tries to pull guard but Connor won't allow it.
Connor slowing the pace effectively.
Khabilov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Connor to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Connor pulls Khabilov into guard.
Khabilov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Connor is proving hard to escape from.
Connor wants to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Khabilov trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Connor is keeping the position.
Khabilov being controlled here momentarily.
Khabilov postures up in Connor's guard and throws a big left but Connor blocks it. #ES#
Connor kicks Khabilov off and gets to his feet.
Connor darts in trying to clinch
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Khabilov darts in looking for a takedown but Connor gets double underhooks and turns Khabilov into the cage.
Khabilov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connor's waist but Connor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khabilov off to one side.
Connor tries to counter with a takedown but Khabilov is quick to defend against it.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Connor sprawls well. Connor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khabilov.
Connor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Connor dives in and grabs Khabilov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khabilov pushes down on Connor's head and hops out.
Khabilov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Connor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khabilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Connor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khabilov pinned against the cage. Khabilov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Khabilov shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Khabilov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Connor rushes Khabilov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Connor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khabilov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Connor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khabilov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Connor prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Khabilov pulls guard.
Connor wants to control from the top but Khabilov keeps moving. #SU#
Connor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Khabilov throws a sloppy head kick and Connor moves out of range easily.
Connor is looking to counter the offense by Khabilov and move into the clinch.
Khabilov keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Connor with that takedown attempt.
Khabilov wants to counter the offense by Connor and move into the clinch position.
Khabilov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connor.
Connor misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khabilov misses with a kick to the body
and Connor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Khabilov shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Khabilov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor 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##CL#
Connor gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khabilov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Connor's brow.
Khabilov fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Khabilov as Connor shoots in.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khabilov is trying to pull guard but Connor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khabilov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov tries to throw a body punch but Connor avoids it by throwing Khabilov back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Connor.
Connor tries to pull guard but Khabilov won't allow it.
#BC2#
Khabilov breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Connor stuffs the takedown.
Connor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khabilov manages to circle out of the way.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses.
Jimmie Connor is winning the standup battle so far.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov is looking to clinch but Connor is avoiding it.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Khabilov.
Khabilov shoots in but no luck this time.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Connor as he avoids it easily.
Connor cracks Khabilov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Khabilov.
Khabilov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Connor defends it well.#T2#
Connor shoots in for a double leg but Khabilov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Connor backs off Khabilov throws a huge counter combo but Connor manages to avoid it all.
Connor throws a combination that misses
and Khabilov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khabilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khabilov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khabilov is breathing heavily.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khabilov.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Khabilov shows good takedown defense.
Connor goes for a double leg but Khabilov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khabilov continues to drive forward.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Connor throws a chopping leg kick but Khabilov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Khabilov has Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
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!#TD2#
Khabilov manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Connor tries to free his leg and advance position but Khabilov is retaining full guard.
Connor stopping the sweep attempt from Khabilov.
Khabilov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Connor looking to sit in guard and control but Khabilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Connor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khabilov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Connor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khabilov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Khabilov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Connor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Connor slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov wants to control but Connor is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruslan Khabilov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Connor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khabilov avoids the body shot from Connor.
Khabilov dives in and grabs Connor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes down on Khabilov's head and hops out.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khabilov as he jumps to the side.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Connor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Connor tries to keep at a distance but Khabilov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khabilov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Connor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.#T1#
Connor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khabilov.
Khabilov wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khabilov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Connor counter with a right hand. #CL#
Connor drives through and clinches with Khabilov against the cage.
Connor slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Connor keeps control of Khabilov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Connor.
#TD#
Connor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khabilov uses from the top position.
Khabilov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khabilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connor is keeping the position for now.
Connor tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Khabilov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khabilov tries to clinch there but Connor circles away.
A head kick misses from Connor.
Khabilov goes for a double leg but Connor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Connor continues to drive forward.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khabilov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Connor somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khabilov.
Jimmie Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Connor clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Connor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Khabilov breaks from the clinch.
Khabilov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Connor 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Connor!
Jimmie Connor decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
ECFC 69
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Grey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grey wants it to stay on the feet.
Khabilov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Khabilov drives through and clinches with Grey against the cage.
Grey looking for a takedown.
Grey prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Grey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grey misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khabilov as he avoids it easily.
Grey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Grey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khabilov swivels and escapes.#CL#
Khabilov closes the distance and clinches.
Grey tries to work over Khabilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khabilov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grey is stalling here.
#TD#
Khabilov drags the fight down to the ground.
Khabilov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grey manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Khabilov controlling from the top position. #T2#
Grey keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grey is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Khabilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khabilov 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.#SUB#
Khabilov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Grey uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
An elbow from Grey crashes against the mat.
Grey working away.
Grey working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Khabilov regains half guard.#SUB2#
Grey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khabilov is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Grey decides to stand up.
Khabilov fails with the takedown.
Grey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khabilov.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov checks the leg kick.
Grey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khabilov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grey has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ruslan Khabilov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Khabilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Grey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khabilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grey dodges the punch combination from Khabilov.
Nice takedown defense from Grey. No joy for Khabilov on that attempt.
Grey blocks a jab.
Grey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khabilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Grey.
Khabilov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grey.#CL2#
Grey moves into range and clinches up with Khabilov.#TD2#
Grey jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey keeping full guard, as Khabilov tries to pass.
Khabilov is fighting to break Grey's control of his arms but Grey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Grey throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Khabilov escapes and throws Grey's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Khabilov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Khabilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khabilov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grey is fending him off so far but Khabilov persists. Nope, Grey circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Khabilov moves into the clinch.#T2#
Khabilov is trying to pull guard but Grey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khabilov pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Khabilov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grey shoots for a double leg takedown but Khabilov sprawls well. He's pushed Grey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grey wants to clinch.
Grey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ethan Grey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khabilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Grey.
Grey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khabilov pinned against the cage. Khabilov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Khabilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but Khabilov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khabilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Khabilov as Grey shoots in.
Khabilov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khabilov throws a low kick, looking for Grey's leg but Grey calmly moves out of range.
Khabilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khabilov wants it to stay on the feet.
Grey tries for a takedown but Khabilov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruslan Khabilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grey is breathing heavily.
Khabilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grey.
Grey only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Khabilov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khabilov swivels and escapes.
Grey avoids the head kick by Khabilov.
Grey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khabilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grey throws a sloppy head kick and Khabilov moves out of range easily.
Grey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grey wants it to stay on the feet.
Grey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khabilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grey manages to avoid it.
Grey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khabilov as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov 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#
Khabilov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grey shoots in looking for a takedown but Khabilov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khabilov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grey.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grey sprawls well. Grey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Khabilov. No joy for Grey on that attempt.
As Grey tries to get set, Khabilov tries to push him back and clinch up but Grey manages to avoid the attempt.
Ruslan Khabilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Grey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grey or perhaps it was just good defense by Khabilov, which made it look bad.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Grey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Grey shoots for a double leg takedown but Khabilov sprawls well. He's pushed Grey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khabilov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grey looks to land a combination but Khabilov avoids it well.
Khabilov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grey throws a head kick but Khabilov moves out of range.
#CL#
Khabilov closes the distance and clinches.
Grey is pressed up against the cage. Khabilov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grey down to the mat. Grey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grey wants it to stay on the feet.
Grey swats away the attempt to clinch by Khabilov.
Khabilov throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily. #CL#
Grey gets tackled into the cage by Khabilov. Khabilov maintains the clinch. #T2#
Grey is trying to force a seperation but Khabilov has the dominant position.
Grey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grey tries to pull guard but Khabilov holds him up against the cage and eventually Grey drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Khabilov manages to break the clinch.
Grey throws a low kick, looking for Khabilov's leg but Khabilov calmly moves out of range.
Grey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grey looks for a takedown but Khabilov sprawls well.
Khabilov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Khabilov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khabilov blocks a head kick by Grey.
Khabilov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Grey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grey shoots for a takedown but Khabilov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khabilov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grey's waist but Grey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khabilov off to one side.
Khabilov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khabilov is looking to clinch but Grey is avoiding it.
Grey wants to counter the offense by Khabilov and move into the clinch position.
Khabilov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Khabilov looks for a takedown but Grey sprawls well.
Grey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Khabilov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grey pinned against the cage. Grey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Khabilov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grey avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grey!
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grey as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grey counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Grey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khabilov 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ruslan Khabilov!
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