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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Holka moves to clinch but Mcfadden breaks away #TD#
and Mcfadden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holka wants to get back to full guard.
Mcfadden not doing much here.
Holka keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Holka tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mcfadden has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holka tries to hold on but Mcfadden postures up.
Mcfadden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Holka is desperately trying to improve his position but Mcfadden has a good base and remains in mount.
Holka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holka is trying to escape the mount.
Holka keeps trying to improve his position.
Mcfadden controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holka tries to hold on but Mcfadden pushes him away.
Holka wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mcfadden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Holka tries to hold on but Mcfadden pushes him away.
Mcfadden content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcfadden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Mcfadden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holka tries to lock up and control but Mcfadden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcfadden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holka tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcfadden content just to control the position here.
Holka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mcfadden controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holka wants to hold on but Mcfadden pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismael Mcfadden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Holka is looking to clinch.
Holka motions for Mcfadden to come forward. Holka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holka just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcfadden.#CL#
Holka tries to keep at a distance but Mcfadden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Holka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcfadden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ismael Mcfadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Holka moves into range and clinches up with Mcfadden.
Holka is looking to control Mcfadden's arms but Mcfadden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holka has his back to the cage.
Mcfadden is pressed up against the cage. Holka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcfadden down to the mat. Mcfadden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Mcfadden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holka .
Mcfadden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcfadden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holka can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Holka has closed the distance and engaged Mcfadden in a clinch.
Mcfadden being controlled against the cage.
Mcfadden wants to take the fight to the mat but Holka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcfadden up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Holka manages to break the clinch.
Mcfadden has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Holka keeps the fight on the outside.
Holka wants to counter with a clinch but Mcfadden pushes him away.
A punch combination from Mcfadden misses. #CL#
Holka gets tackled into the cage by Mcfadden. Mcfadden maintains the clinch.
Holka misses with an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Holka .
#BC2#
Holka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holka wants to clinch up but Mcfadden keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Mcfadden stuffs the takedown attempt from Holka . Holka gets slowly back to his feet.
Ismael Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukaz Holka .
A combination from Holka does no damage.
Mcfadden moves out of range of the strikes.
Holka tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Mcfadden counters with a takedown into side control.
Holka tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Holka is breathing heavily.
Holka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcfadden controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holka is looking to improve his position but Mcfadden isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Holka wants to hold on but Mcfadden pushes him away.
Mcfadden controlling from mount.
Holka is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Ismael Mcfadden will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mcfadden pushes Holka up against the cage in a clinch.
Holka is struggling to control the position.
Mcfadden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Holka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Holka breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holka tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Holka .#T1#
Mcfadden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcfadden wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcfadden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holka wants to land a leg kick but Mcfadden is out of range.
Mcfadden misses with a wild combination.
Holka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Mcfadden instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Holka breaks from the clinch.
Holka fails with the takedown.
Ismael Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukaz Holka .#T2##CL#
Mcfadden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holka , pushing him back against the cage.
Holka jumps guard but Mcfadden stands there with Holka around his waist. Holka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcfadden or not. #TD#
Mcfadden pulls guard successfully.
Holka is fighting to break Mcfadden's control of his arms but Mcfadden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Holka throws a strike but Mcfadden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mcfadden stopping the sweep attempt from Holka .#T3#
Holka has a closed guard, preventing Mcfadden from standing up.
Ismael Mcfadden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Mcfadden gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ismael Mcfadden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holka shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcfadden tries to sprawl out of it but Holka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcfadden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcfadden throwing a counter right hand but Holka manages to avoid it.
Holka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcfadden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcfadden throws a head kick that misses.
Mcfadden lands with a kick to the temple. Holka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Holka has Mcfadden up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcfadden prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Mcfadden pulls guard.
Mcfadden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holka looking to sit in guard and control but Mcfadden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lukaz Holka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ismael Mcfadden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcfadden content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ismael Mcfadden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcfadden, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismael Mcfadden!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Devron connects with a body shot.
Devron scoring well with a low kick there.
Devron is looking to land body kicks.
Mcfadden throws a head kick that misses
and Devron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Devron scores with a push kick.
Devron avoids the head kick by Mcfadden.
Devron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Mcfadden clinches up against the cage.
Mcfadden has Devron pressed against the cage, preventing Devron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devron working hard to break the clinch.
Devron has Mcfadden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcfadden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcfadden prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Devron tries to break free but Mcfadden pushes him back against the cage.
Devron working hard to break the clinch.
Devron has had enough of the clinch but Mcfadden keeps him there for the moment.
Devron is trying to push Mcfadden away but Mcfadden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mcfadden prevents Devron from breaking the clinch.
Devron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcfadden has him pressed against the cage.
Mcfadden has Devron pressed against the cage, preventing Devron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcfadden gets underhooks to prevent Devron's takedown attempt.
Ismael Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Devron.#BC2#
Devron breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Mcfadden moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcfadden stops a takedown attempt from Devron.
#TD#
Mcfadden jumps guard.
Devron wants to stand and escape but instead Mcfadden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Devron is looking to stand back up but Mcfadden counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Devron.
Devron looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mcfadden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mcfadden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Devron scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mcfadden manages to mount him!
#T3#
Mcfadden controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devron wants to get back to his feet.
Mcfadden controlling the position easily from mount.
Devron is trying to stand.
Mcfadden content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcfadden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mcfadden won't let Devron get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mcfadden controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcfadden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Ismael Mcfadden dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Devron connects with a jab.
Devron throws a head kick that misses.
Mcfadden misses with a head kick.
Devron misses with a double jab.
Devron scores with a jab. Mcfadden acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Mcfadden forces Devron back against the cage and clinches.
Devron working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfadden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Devron's efforts to push away.
Devron tries to break the clinch but Mcfadden is controlling the position. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Devron's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Devron is trying to pull guard but Mcfadden has him pressed against the cage.
Devron wants to break free but Mcfadden has control.
Mcfadden has Devron pressed against the cage, preventing Devron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcfadden has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Devron after a bit of a struggle.
Mcfadden has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Devron looking for a takedown. #TD#
Mcfadden gets control of Devron's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcfadden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcfadden trying to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Devron would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES#
Mcfadden kicks Devron off and gets to his feet.
Jab from Devron.#CL#
Mcfadden moves into range and clinches up with Devron.
Devron tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ismael Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Devron.#TD#
Mcfadden manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Mcfadden wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Devron's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Devron duly obliges. #ROC2#
Mcfadden is rocked!
Mcfadden misses with the combination.
Oh Mcfadden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ismael Mcfadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcfadden looks to clinch
and Devron counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Devron drops Mcfadden with a naaaaasty hook - Mcfadden is in real trouble here! Devron dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Devron!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Cloud is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mcfadden is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cloud to the mat. Cloud regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cloud wants to stand but Mcfadden is controlling the position. #ES2#
Cloud uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cloud tries for a takedown but Mcfadden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcfadden stuffs the takedown.
Cloud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcfadden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cloud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcfadden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Death Cloud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cloud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ismael Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Death Cloud.
Mcfadden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Mcfadden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1##CL#
Mcfadden has Cloud up against the cage in a clinch.
Cloud taking a breather.
Cloud looking to slow down the pace here.
Cloud is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Mcfadden has denied him.#TD#
Mcfadden gets control of Cloud's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcfadden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cloud won't allow Mcfadden to get back to his feet.
Cloud trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mcfadden manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Cloud looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mcfadden has picked Cloud up and slammed him! Cloud can't keep hold of the triangle and Mcfadden manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Mcfadden controls the position from side control.#SU#
Mcfadden decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Mcfadden has managed to clinch.
Cloud is trying to pull guard but Mcfadden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Cloud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Mcfadden clinches with his opponent.
Cloud is trying to pull guard but Mcfadden has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Cloud jumps guard but Mcfadden stands there with Cloud around his waist. Cloud gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cloud has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cloud fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Mcfadden pulls Cloud into guard.
#ES#
Mcfadden scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mcfadden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Cloud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcfadden, pushing him back against the cage.
Cloud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcfadden.
#TD#
Mcfadden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cloud uses from the top position. #T4#
Mcfadden has his hands on Cloud's head, controlling the position.
Cloud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cloud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcfadden pulls Cloud in close to prevent any damage.
Cloud looking to sit in guard and control but Mcfadden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismael Mcfadden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cloud is defended easily by Mcfadden.
Cloud shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Mcfadden moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Mcfadden gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mcfadden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mcfadden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cloud wants to hit a switch here but Mcfadden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cloud there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud tries to lock up and control but Mcfadden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mcfadden prevents Cloud from getting the reversal.
Mcfadden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cloud can do to turn this around?
Mcfadden controlling the position easily from mount.
Cloud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cloud is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mcfadden controlling from mount.
Cloud is trying desperately to improve position.
Mcfadden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Cloud tries to hold on but Mcfadden postures up.
Mcfadden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cloud tries to hold on but Mcfadden pushes him away.
Cloud is trying to escape the mount.
Mcfadden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Ismael Mcfadden dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cloud looks for a takedown but Mcfadden sprawls well.
Cloud misses with a body shot.
Cloud shoots in but Mcfadden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcfadden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cloud shoots in for a takedown but Mcfadden shows good takedown defense.
Ismael Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Death Cloud.
Cloud throws a sloppy head kick and Mcfadden moves out of range easily. #CL#
Mcfadden moves into range and clinches up with Cloud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud tries to pull guard but Mcfadden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcfadden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cloud looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Mcfadden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cloud uses from the top position.
Cloud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Cloud slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mcfadden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cloud trying to control but Mcfadden is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mcfadden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cloud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cloud trying to control but Mcfadden is working from the bottom. #ES#
Mcfadden is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cloud presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cloud tries to pull guard but Mcfadden holds him up against the cage and eventually Cloud drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Mcfadden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cloud uses from the top position. #SUB#
Mcfadden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cloud defends it easily.#T3#
Cloud has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mcfadden is proving hard to escape from.
Cloud throws an elbow that misses. Mcfadden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cloud's guard. Nice move by Mcfadden!#REVR#
Cloud wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mcfadden is now in half guard.
Mcfadden not doing much here.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcfadden works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mcfadden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ismael Mcfadden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcfadden 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismael Mcfadden!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Salimanov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcfadden napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Salimanov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Salimanov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mcfadden is avoiding damage well.
Salimanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Salimanov tries to advance to mount but Mcfadden denies him.
Mcfadden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ground and pound from Salimanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Salimanov wants to stand but Mcfadden is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salimanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcfadden keeps working. #T1#
Salimanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mcfadden is pushing Salimanov's head away, looking to escape. Salimanov manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Salimanov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salimanov controlling the position.
Salimanov is looking to take a break and control but Mcfadden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Salimanov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mcfadden's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mcfadden struggling a bit here.
Salimanov tries to stand but Mcfadden is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Salimanov drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Salimanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salimanov wants to control from the top but Mcfadden keeps moving.
Salimanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcfadden is trying to control the position but Salimanov postures up.
Salimanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salimanov trying to control but Mcfadden is working from the bottom.
Mcfadden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Salimanov has Mcfadden up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Salimanov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Salimanov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Salimanov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Salimanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcfadden is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salimanov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcfadden trying to control the position from guard on top but Salimanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulbasir Salimanov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Salimanov closes the distance and clinches.
Salimanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcfadden to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Salimanov manages to pull guard.
Salimanov managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Salimanov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mcfadden stacks Salimanov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mcfadden!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfadden wants to take a breather but Salimanov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mcfadden. #T1##SUB2#
Salimanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salimanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salimanov trying to control the position.
Salimanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salimanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salimanov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mcfadden would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdulbasir Salimanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Salimanov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Salimanov jumps guard and drags Mcfadden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salimanov holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcfadden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Salimanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcfadden would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Salimanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mcfadden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU#
Mcfadden stands up and waves to Salimanov to follow him. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Salimanov slips a jab and a cross from Mcfadden.
No luck for Salimanov with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Salimanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salimanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Salimanov is breathing heavily.
Mcfadden is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulbasir Salimanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mcfadden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Salimanov looks to clinch
and Mcfadden counters with a left and a right that stings Salimanov.
Salimanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcfadden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcfadden is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Salimanov moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Salimanov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Salimanov has his hands on Mcfadden's head, controlling the position.
Salimanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcfadden is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salimanov pulls Mcfadden in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Salimanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcfadden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salimanov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salimanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcfadden sprawls well. He's pushed Salimanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salimanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Mcfadden takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcfadden managing to block the knees to the body from Salimanov.
Mcfadden has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Salimanov after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Salimanov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Salimanov won't allow Mcfadden to get back to his feet.
Salimanov looking to sit in guard and control but Mcfadden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Salimanov controls Mcfadden momentarily but Mcfadden frees himself. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salimanov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Salimanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salimanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Mcfadden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salimanov trying to control but Mcfadden is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcfadden keeping full guard, as Salimanov tries to pass.
Mcfadden trying to control the position.
Salimanov advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salimanov takes a little break here. Mcfadden wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdulbasir Salimanov.
I've got Salimanov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdulbasir Salimanov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Iaquinta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Iaquinta moves into range and clinches up with Mcfadden.#BC2#
Iaquinta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcfadden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iaquinta wants to counter with a clinch but Mcfadden pushes him away.
Iaquinta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Iaquinta shoots in for a takedown but Mcfadden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Iaquinta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Iaquinta. #CL2#
Iaquinta moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcfadden jumps guard but Iaquinta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Iaquinta jumps guard and drags Mcfadden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcfadden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Iaquinta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Mcfadden won't allow Iaquinta to get back to his feet.
Iaquinta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mcfadden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Iaquinta tries to roll over but Mcfadden keeps him under control.
Mcfadden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iaquinta is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mcfadden lands a nice short elbow.
Mcfadden prevents Iaquinta from improving his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iaquinta is still trying to improve position.
Mcfadden content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Iaquinta slowing the pace effectively.#T3##BC2#
Iaquinta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Iaquinta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcfadden!
Mcfadden struggling a bit here.
Mcfadden managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Iaquinta.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mcfadden is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Iaquinta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Iaquinta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Iaquinta moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Mcfadden stops Iaquinta from passing to mount.
Iaquinta working away.
Iaquinta in side control, throwing shots but Mcfadden defends.
Mcfadden can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Iaquinta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mcfadden is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Iaquinta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcfadden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcfadden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Iaquinta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcfadden on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcfadden's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Mcfadden has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Iaquinta has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Iaquinta.
Iaquinta just leaning against Mcfadden, taking a breather.
Iaquinta tries to work over Mcfadden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iaquinta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iaquinta slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Iaquinta manages to break the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Iaquinta dives in and scores a takedown into Mcfadden's guard.
Iaquinta trying to control but Mcfadden is working from the bottom.
Iaquinta looking to sit in guard and control but Mcfadden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Iaquinta wants to sweep here but Mcfadden controlling him for the moment.
Iaquinta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcfadden is controlling him. #T2#
Iaquinta is looking to sweep but instead, Mcfadden has passed into half guard.
Mcfadden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mcfadden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Iaquinta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Iaquinta.#T3##ES2#
Iaquinta pushes Mcfadden off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Iaquinta takes the fight into the clinch.
Iaquinta tries to work over Mcfadden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iaquinta tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcfadden avoids the damage to the body.
Iaquinta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Iaquinta tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcfadden avoids the damage to the body. #T4##BC2#
Iaquinta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iaquinta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Mcfadden. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Iaquinta instigates a clinch.
Iaquinta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Iaquinta trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Iaquinta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Iaquinta shoots in and gets a takedown into Mcfadden's guard.
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!
Iaquinta controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Iaquinta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcfadden wants to clinch up but Iaquinta keeps it at a distance.
Iaquinta blocks a head kick by Mcfadden.
Mcfadden tries to clinch #TD2#
and Iaquinta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Iaquinta wanted to stand there but Mcfadden had control of the position.
Iaquinta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Iaquinta stands and steps away. Mcfadden gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mcfadden is looking to clinch but Iaquinta is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Mcfadden. No joy for Iaquinta on that attempt. #TD2#
Iaquinta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcfadden was covering up waiting for the punch and Iaquinta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mcfadden trying to keep a closed guard but Iaquinta is proving a slippery customer.
Iaquinta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mcfadden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Iaquinta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcfadden's head.
Iaquinta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iaquinta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcfadden is keeping the position for now.
Mcfadden pulls Iaquinta in to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Iaquinta trying to control but Mcfadden is working from the bottom.
Iaquinta advances position into side control!
Iaquinta is looking to take a break and control but Mcfadden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iaquinta tries to advance position but instead Mcfadden slips a leg back in to half guard.
Diego Iaquinta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iaquinta stalling away here and it's allowed Mcfadden to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Mcfadden is looking to stand up but Iaquinta isn't so interested in that idea.
Iaquinta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Iaquinta is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Iaquinta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mcfadden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mcfadden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mcfadden! #REVR#
Iaquinta is trying to control Mcfadden's posture but Mcfadden avoids it.
Diego Iaquinta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Iaquinta is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcfadden controlling the position from side mount.
Ismael Mcfadden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iaquinta is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mcfadden connects with a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Iaquinta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Iaquinta 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Iaquinta!
Diego Iaquinta tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcfadden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foster.
Mcfadden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mcfadden moves forwards but Foster connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Foster clinches up with Mcfadden and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Foster turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Mcfadden bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Mcfadden.
Foster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mcfadden under the eye.
Mcfadden misses with an uppercut
and Foster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Mcfadden is rocked!#T1#
Foster closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mcfadden! Foster dives in looking to finish! Mcfadden is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory Foster!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcfadden blocks a jab.
Welcher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcfadden is fending him off so far but Welcher persists. Nope, Mcfadden circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Welcher moves into the clinch.
Welcher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcfadden smiles and moves away.
Welcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Welcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcfadden's waist but Mcfadden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Welcher off to one side.
Ismael Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Welcher.
Welcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Welcher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcfadden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Welcher throws a leg kick but Mcfadden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfadden throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Mcfadden.
Welcher darts in trying to clinch
enabling Mcfadden to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Welcher shoots in and drives through. Mcfadden sprawls well.
Welcher doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcfadden circles away.
Welcher throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Mcfadden counters with a takedown into side control.
Mcfadden working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SU#
Mcfadden stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mcfadden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Welcher.
Mcfadden tries to land a leg kick but Welcher saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Mcfadden takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Mcfadden has Welcher pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mcfadden pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Welcher tumbling to the mat - Mcfadden dives into Welcher's guard.
Mcfadden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Mcfadden stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A head kick misses from Mcfadden.
Welcher fails with the takedown
and Mcfadden counters with a one-two to the body.
Welcher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcfadden as he avoids it easily.
Ismael Mcfadden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Welcher looks winded!#CL#
Mcfadden rushes Welcher and presses him up against the cage.
Mcfadden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Mcfadden lands a takedown into guard.
Welcher is wriggling around but Mcfadden manages to pass to half guard.
#T3##REVB#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mcfadden in particular looking to stall.#SU#
Mcfadden escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mcfadden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Welcher misses with a few strikes there.
Welcher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcfadden swivels and escapes.
Jesse Welcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welcher dives in and grabs Mcfadden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcfadden pushes down on Welcher's head and hops out.
Welcher avoids the head kick by Mcfadden.
#T4##CL#
Mcfadden clinches. #BC2#
Welcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Welcher drives through with a takedown into Mcfadden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welcher being controlled here momentarily. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mcfadden manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mcfadden looking for a takedown.
Welcher jumps guard but Mcfadden stands there with Welcher around his waist. Welcher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismael Mcfadden dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Mcfadden darts in and clinches Welcher up against the cage.
Welcher is trying to force a seperation but Mcfadden has the dominant position.
Welcher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Mcfadden ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcfadden no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mcfadden has Welcher pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Mcfadden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Welcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Welcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfadden has Welcher pulled in close to control his posture.
Mcfadden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Welcher wants to control from the top but Mcfadden keeps moving. #SUB#
Mcfadden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Welcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Welcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Welcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcfadden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Welcher prevents Mcfadden from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Welcher lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Mcfadden has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Welcher.
Mcfadden is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Welcher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Welcher rushes Mcfadden and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Welcher lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mcfadden controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Welcher wants to pass to mount but Mcfadden is defending the position.
Welcher is just content to waste time from the top position. Mcfadden takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mcfadden controlling Welcher's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welcher wants to control from the top but Mcfadden keeps moving.
Welcher with a flurry of punches that miss.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Welcher throws an elbow that misses. Mcfadden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Welcher's guard. Nice move by Mcfadden!#REVR#
Mcfadden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Welcher can do to turn this around?
Welcher wants to stand up but Mcfadden is controlling him.
Welcher trying to keep a closed guard but Mcfadden is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcfadden won't allow Welcher to sweep him here.
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 Ismael Mcfadden will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mcfadden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Welcher with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcfadden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Welcher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Welcher shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcfadden tries to sprawl out of it but Welcher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcfadden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ismael Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Welcher.#CL#
Mcfadden instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welcher stops a takedown attempt from Mcfadden.
Welcher is trying to maintain a safe position but Mcfadden gets an underhook and turns Welcher into the cage.
Mcfadden managing to block the knees to the body from Welcher.
#T1#
Mcfadden tries to score a body lock takedown but Welcher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mcfadden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Welcher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Welcher tries for a takedown but Mcfadden manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Welcher has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mcfadden regains guard immediately.
Welcher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Welcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Welcher looking to sit in guard and control but Mcfadden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Welcher controls Mcfadden momentarily but Mcfadden frees himself. #T2#
Mcfadden 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.
Welcher throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mcfadden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Mcfadden won't allow Welcher to get back to his feet. #SU#
Mcfadden decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Welcher, up you get!
Welcher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcfadden defends well and Welcher ends up having to push Mcfadden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Welcher gets tackled into the cage by Mcfadden. Mcfadden maintains the clinch. #BC#
Mcfadden breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Mcfadden closes the distance and pushes Welcher back into the cage.
Mcfadden has Welcher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Welcher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Welcher stalling.
#TD#
Mcfadden decides to pull guard.
Welcher postures up in Mcfadden's guard and throws a big left but Mcfadden blocks it.
Mcfadden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Welcher wants to control from the top but Mcfadden keeps moving.
Jesse Welcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ismael Mcfadden 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!
Mcfadden pulls Welcher in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ismael Mcfadden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcfadden 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismael Mcfadden!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Mcfadden. No joy for Namajunas on that attempt.
Namajunas tries for a takedown but Mcfadden circles away easily
letting Mcfadden counter with a right hand.
Mcfadden throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Namajunas pushes Mcfadden up against the cage in a clinch.
Namajunas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcfadden to keep the fight standing.
Ismael Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rose Namajunas.
Namajunas is trying to pull guard but Mcfadden has him pressed against the cage.
Namajunas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Namajunas avoiding damage.
Namajunas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namajunas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Namajunas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcfadden just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Mcfadden ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcfadden no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mcfadden is pulling down on Namajunas's head to control his posture.
Namajunas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcfadden pulls Namajunas in close to his closed guard and prevents Namajunas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Namajunas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcfadden works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #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.
Namajunas throwing strikes but missing.
Mcfadden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Namajunas advances position into side control!
Mcfadden tries to escape but Namajunas is in control. #SUB2#
Namajunas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mcfadden rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Namajunas's guard! Nice work there by Mcfadden! #SUB2#
Namajunas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcfadden wants to stand and escape but instead Namajunas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Namajunas trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcfadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mcfadden is looking to stand up but Namajunas isn't so interested in that idea.
Namajunas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mcfadden controlling Namajunas's posture.
Namajunas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcfadden has control of Namajunas's left arm, preventing Namajunas from doing any damage.
Namajunas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcfadden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Namajunas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcfadden is trying to control the position but Namajunas postures up.
Mcfadden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Namajunas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mcfadden, up you get!
Mcfadden avoids the head kick by Namajunas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed right hand from Mcfadden misses the target. #TD2#
Namajunas shoots in and bounces Mcfadden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mcfadden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Namajunas trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcfadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rose Namajunas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Namajunas closes the distance and clinches.
Namajunas lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Ismael Mcfadden has been cut.#BC2#
Namajunas breaks from the clinch.
Mcfadden throws a big shot that misses.
Mcfadden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namajunas moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Namajunas or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcfadden, which made it look bad.
Namajunas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mcfadden has Namajunas up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Namajunas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcfadden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Namajunas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcfadden tries to avoid it but Namajunas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcfadden to the ground. Mcfadden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ismael Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rose Namajunas.
Namajunas is breathing heavily.
Namajunas misses with a takedown
and Mcfadden counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Mcfadden closes the distance and clinches.
Namajunas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Namajunas is trying to pull guard but Mcfadden has him pressed against the cage.
Namajunas can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Mcfadden gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mcfadden is taking a breather. Namajunas 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.
Mcfadden continues to stall.#T2#
Mcfadden tries to stand but can't do so whilst Namajunas controls his leg.
Mcfadden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Namajunas is positioning himself well to prevent Mcfadden advancing to mount.
Namajunas is looking for a sweep. Mcfadden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcfadden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU#
Mcfadden gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mcfadden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcfadden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Namajunas wants to clinch up but Mcfadden keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Mcfadden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rose Namajunas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcfadden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Namajunas dives in and grabs Mcfadden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcfadden pushes down on Namajunas's head and hops out.
Mcfadden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Mcfadden closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Mcfadden drags the fight down to the ground.
Mcfadden is pulling down on Namajunas's head to control his posture.
Namajunas wanted to stand there but Mcfadden had control of the position. #ES#
Mcfadden wriggles free and stands up.
Nice takedown defense from Mcfadden. No joy for Namajunas on that attempt.
As Namajunas looks to move away, Mcfadden throws a big counter combo but Namajunas just gets out of the way.#T4#
Mcfadden lands with a slapping head kick.
Mcfadden tries to land a leg kick but Namajunas saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Mcfadden has managed to clinch.
Namajunas is trying to pull guard but Mcfadden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Mcfadden pulls guard.
Namajunas is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcfadden has wrist control.
Namajunas is fighting to break Mcfadden's control of his arms but Mcfadden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES#
Mcfadden pushes Namajunas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Mcfadden closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismael Mcfadden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ismael Mcfadden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mcfadden clinches with his opponent.
Namajunas keeps control of Mcfadden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Namajunas breaks from the clinch.
Namajunas shoots in and drives through. Mcfadden sprawls well.
Namajunas shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Mcfadden instigates a clinch.
Namajunas jumps guard but Mcfadden stands there with Namajunas around his waist. Namajunas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ismael Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rose Namajunas.#TD#
Mcfadden gets control of Namajunas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcfadden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Namajunas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namajunas throws a big elbow that misses.
Ismael Mcfadden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcfadden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Namajunas.
Mcfadden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Namajunas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Namajunas wants to control from the top but Mcfadden keeps moving.
Mcfadden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Namajunas can do to turn this around?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcfadden holds on and takes a little breather.
Namajunas looking to sit in guard and control but Mcfadden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mcfadden wants to get up but he can't break Namajunas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcfadden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mcfadden wanted to stand there but Namajunas had control of the position.
Namajunas is striking from the bottom but Mcfadden uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Namajunas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Namajunas tries to roll over but Mcfadden keeps him under control.
Namajunas taking some punishment here, with Mcfadden in his half guard. #SUB2#
Namajunas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Namajunas throws an overhand right that lands on Mcfadden's shoulder, as Mcfadden tries to avoid the shot.
Mcfadden looks to land a combination but Namajunas avoids it well.
Namajunas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Namajunas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcfadden has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Namajunas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcfadden circles away.
Namajunas avoids the body shot from Mcfadden.
Namajunas fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Mcfadden clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Namajunas fails to land.
Mcfadden prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ismael Mcfadden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcfadden 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismael Mcfadden!
In defeat, Rose Namajunas stepped up to the mic, saying 'Pour some sugar on me...'.
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