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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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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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