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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1# Fedor shoots in but no luck this time. Reo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2# Reo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Fedor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Reo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Fedor dives in and grabs Reo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reo pushes down on Fedor's head and hops out. Reo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fedor shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Fedor. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fedor. Reo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Fedor misses with a looping left. Reo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1# Reo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Fedor dives in and grabs Reo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reo pushes down on Fedor's head and hops out. Reo feints the counter takedown. Reo shoots in for a takedown but Fedor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Fedor fails with the takedown. Reo tries to counter by closing the distance. Reo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Fedor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL# Fedor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2# Fedor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD# Fedor drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2# Reo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Reo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Fedor wants to sweep but no luck. Reo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fedor is keeping the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Reo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fedor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fedor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Fedor sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3# Reo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Fedor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Fedor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Fedor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB# Fedor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reo! #REVB##T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2# Reo tries for a kimura but Fedor is defending well. #SUB2# Reo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fedor has escaped the position, nice work there. Fedor stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB2# Reo is trying to get an arm triangle but Fedor is defending well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Reo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fedor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Reo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fedor has escaped the position, nice work there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xavior Reo will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Fedor shoots in and drives through. Reo sprawls well. Fedor looks for the body kick but Reo saw that one coming. Fedor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reo. Reo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fedor's waist but Fedor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reo off to one side. Khabib Fedor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fedor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Reo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Fedor shoots in but Reo avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Fedor. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fedor shoots in looking for a takedown but Reo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fedor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Reo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fedor defends it well. Fedor throws a good cross that connects.
#T1# Fedor dives in and grabs Reo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reo pushes down on Fedor's head and hops out. Fedor fails with a takedown attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Reo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Fedor keeps the fight on the outside. Fedor misses with a wild combination.
Reo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fedor swivels and escapes. Fedor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reo is fending him off so far but Fedor persists. Nope, Reo circles away and we're back to standing.#T2# Fedor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fedor somewhat. Reo feints the counter takedown. Reo tries to close the distance and clinch but Fedor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Reo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fedor tries to avoid it but Reo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fedor to the ground. Fedor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Reo closes the distance and clinches up with Fedor, looking for a takedown. Reo pushes Fedor against the cage but Fedor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Reo moves in looking to clinch but Fedor pushes him off. Fedor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reo sprawls and moves away.#CL# Fedor moves into the clinch. Fedor is trying to push Reo away but Reo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD# Fedor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reo uses from the top position. #T3# Reo is fighting to break Fedor's control of his arms but Fedor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Reo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Fedor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Reo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Reo has gone for a leg lock! Fedor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reo's guard.#REVR# Fedor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4# Fedor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Fedor postures up.
#SU# Fedor gets to his feet. Reo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL# Fedor drives through and clinches with Reo against the cage.
Fedor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reo pulls him back up using the underhooks. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Reo looking for a takedown. Fedor is trying to break the clinch but Reo is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Fedor dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL# Fedor closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Fedor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fedor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2# Reo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fedor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reo, into his guard. #REVR# Fedor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reo swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fedor's corner is telling him to maintain position. Fedor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reo for as long as he can get away with.#T1# Fedor wanted to stand there but Reo had control of the position. #SU# Fedor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL# Fedor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reo, pushing him back against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Fedor's face as he tries to break the clinch. Reo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fedor walks away with a smile on his face. Reo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Khabib Fedor is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Fedor closes the distance and clinches. #T2##TD# Fedor manages to pull guard.
#SUB2# Reo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Reo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Fedor screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Reo! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Xavior Reo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2017 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Fedor. Fedor fails with a takedown attempt. Nice sprawl there from Norton as Fedor shoots in. Norton missing with a left hand there. Fedor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fedor has his takedown stuffed and Norton counters with a stiff right hand. Harley Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Fedor. Fedor lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fedor tries for a takedown but Norton circles away easily letting Norton counter with a right hand. Fedor throws a leg kick that is checked and Norton counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC# Fedor is rocked! Khabib Fedor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fedor with a poor takedown and Norton counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harley Norton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Fedor moves into the clinch successfully.
Fedor stalling in the clinch but Makhaev improves position. Fedor tries to pull guard but Makhaev forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Makhaev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Makhaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fedor after a bit of a struggle. Makhaev is stalling here.
Fedor goes for a takedown attempt but Makhaev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Makhaev. Fedor tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Fedor closes the distance and pushes Makhaev back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Makhaev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES# Fedor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Makhaev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1# Makhaev postures up in Fedor's guard and throws a big left but Fedor blocks it. #SUB# Fedor looking for subs off his back but Makhaev has passed one foot through into half guard.
Makhaev sitting and controlling from the half guard. Makhaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Makhaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# Makhaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fedor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Makhaev. #SUB2# Makhaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fedor has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB2# Makhaev 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.
Makhaev lands with a punch from half guard. #T3# Makhaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fedor keeps working. Fedor tries to kick Makhaev off but Makhaev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Fedor wants to control but Makhaev is keeping busy and won't allow it. Makhaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Makhaev passes to side control. Makhaev lands an elbow. Makhaev is working Fedor over with some ground and pound from side control. Makhaev is looking to take a break and control but Fedor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Makhaev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4# Fedor is looking for a sweep. Fedor is not content to let Makhaev control the position. You can see the frustration on Fedor's face as Makhaev controls the position. #SUB2# Makhaev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Makhaev trying to control the position but Fedor is working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abluh Makhaev dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Makhaev blocks the body kick.
Fedor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. No luck for Fedor with that takedown attempt. Fedor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makhaev swivels and escapes. Fedor closes the distance and clinches up with Makhaev, looking for a takedown. Fedor pushes Makhaev against the cage but Makhaev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Fedor. That's going to take a lot out of him. Makhaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Fedor, before circling back to the center of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Makhaev dives in and scores a takedown into Fedor's guard.#ES# Fedor pushes Makhaev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Fedor pushes Makhaev up against the cage in a clinch.#T1# Fedor wants a takedown but no success here.
Makhaev is defending well against a takedown attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fedor can't get the takedown.
Makhaev is looking for a takedown. Makhaev looking for a takedown. #TD2# Makhaev has Fedor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Makhaev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fedor tumbling to the mat - Makhaev dives into Fedor's guard.#ES# Fedor kicks Makhaev off and gets to his feet. #TD2# Makhaev drives through with a takedown into Fedor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Makhaev trying to control but Fedor is working from the bottom. Makhaev working some strikes from top position. Abluh Makhaev has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Makhaev with a nice head shot there. Makhaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Makhaev trying to control but Fedor is working from the bottom. Makhaev landing with the ground and pound. Makhaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2# Makhaev drops back looking for a leg! Fedor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fedor manages to kick Makhaev off! Makhaev jumps back into Fedor's guard. Fedor looking to control.
#T3# Makhaev works over Fedor with some ground and pound from guard. Makhaev looking to sit in guard and control but Fedor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Makhaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Makhaev wants to stand but Fedor is controlling the position. Makhaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Makhaev, not yet. Makhaev keeping moving, preventing Fedor from controlling successfully. Makhaev wants to improve his position but instead Fedor has moved into half guard.
#T4# Makhaev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fedor is working away from the top position though. Fedor prevents Makhaev from improving his position. Makhaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Makhaev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makhaev. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makhaev is on top in guard.
#REVB# Makhaev cracks Fedor with a solid left hand. 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 Khabib Fedor will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Fedor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Makhaev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fedor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2# Makhaev clinches. Fedor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Makhaev up against the cage.#BC# Fedor manages to break the clinch.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Makhaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Fedor shows good agility there to stay on his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Fedor is fighting off a takedown attempt but Makhaev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fedor to the mat. Fedor regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Makhaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2# Makhaev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fedor, up you get! #T1# Fedor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makhaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fedor somewhat.#CL# Fedor has managed to clinch.
Fedor wants to get back to striking at distance but Makhaev won't allow it.
Makhaev slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fedor. A head punch on the inside from Fedor fails to land. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Fedor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makhaev walks away with a smile on his face. Fedor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Fedor goes for a double leg but Makhaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makhaev continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Fedor. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fedor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Makhaev defends well and Fedor ends up having to push Makhaev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2# Makhaev clinches up against the cage. Makhaev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fedor is defending well. Fedor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2# Makhaev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fedor regains guard.
Fedor working a defensive guard here.
Makhaev content to stall in guard here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Fedor can't keep his opponent in guard - Makhaev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Makhaev is nestled in close to Fedor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Makhaev lands with a punch from half guard. Makhaev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Makhaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fedor is looking to escape. #T4# Makhaev controlling from mount. Makhaev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Makhaev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fedor looks a forlorn figure.
Makhaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Makhaev breaks from Fedor's wrist control and lands an elbow. Fedor is bucking up trying to escape but Makhaev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Abluh Makhaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Makhaev 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abluh Makhaev! In his post fight interview, Abluh Makhaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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