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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1# Hadley Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McAodh connects with a body shot. McAodh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2# McAodh darts in and clinches Hadley Jr up against the cage. McAodh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hadley Jr's efforts to push away.#TD2# McAodh gets control of Hadley Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. McAodh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. McAodh keeping moving, preventing Hadley Jr from controlling successfully. Hadley Jr preventing the sweep. Hadley Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hadley Jr advances to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Hadley Jr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Hadley Jr throws a combination that misses #TD2# so McAodh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES# Hadley Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McAodh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hadley Jr defends well and McAodh ends up having to push Hadley Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1##CL2# McAodh has managed to clinch.
McAodh cracks Hadley Jr with a nice body shot. McAodh has Hadley Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Hadley Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hadley Jr blocks the elbow strike.
McAodh jumps guard but Hadley Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hadley Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2# McAodh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hadley Jr uses from the top position. Hadley Jr looking to sit in guard and control but McAodh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Hadley Jr striking from the bottom here. #SUB# Hadley Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McAodh defends well.#SUB# Hadley Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McAodh defends it easily.#T2##SU2# McAodh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2# McAodh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Hadley Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hadley Jr throws a hook to the side of McAodh's head but McAodh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McAodh circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# McAodh takes the fight into the clinch. Hadley Jr is trying to push McAodh away but McAodh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2# McAodh lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hadley Jr tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McAodh manages to move to mount!
#T3# McAodh wants to control the pace but Hadley Jr is squirming around nicely. McAodh avoids the attempt from Hadley Jr to control. McAodh prevents Hadley Jr from getting the reversal. Hadley Jr tries to hold on but McAodh pushes him away. Hadley Jr is trying to stand up. McAodh moves to the back position. McAodh looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#T4##ES# Hadley Jr manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. McAodh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hadley Jr tries to clinch up. McAodh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. No luck with that takedown attempt from McAodh. Alex Hadley Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McAodh.#CL2# McAodh closes the distance and pushes Hadley Jr back into the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McAodh taking a breather. Hadley Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. McAodh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hadley Jr walks away with a smile on his face. McAodh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hadley Jr misses with a double jab
#CL2# and McAodh moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McAodh dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Hadley Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hadley Jr is looking to clinch but McAodh is avoiding it.
McAodh tries to counter with a clinch but Hadley Jr shakes him off and moves away. Hadley Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hadley Jr is looking to land body kicks. McAodh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McAodh fails with a takedown attempt. Hadley Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. McAodh throws a right hand that Hadley Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Hadley Jr also avoids with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# McAodh moves into range and clinches up with Hadley Jr. Hadley Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but McAodh won't allow it.
#BC2# McAodh breaks the clinch.
Hadley Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
McAodh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hadley Jr.#T1# Hadley Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hadley Jr dives in and grabs McAodh's left leg, looking for a takedown. McAodh pushes down on Hadley Jr's head and hops out. McAodh throws a series of punches but Hadley Jr moves out of range. Hadley Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McAodh circles away quickly and effectively. Hadley Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2# McAodh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# McAodh pulls Hadley Jr into guard.
Hadley Jr pushing down on McAodh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Well, if Hadley Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hadley Jr looks to land a strike but McAodh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SU# Hadley Jr gets to his feet - McAodh follows without any prompting. #T2# Hadley Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2# and McAodh counters with a takedown into side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hadley Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Hadley Jr flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hadley Jr tries to kick McAodh off but McAodh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. McAodh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadley Jr keeps working. Hadley Jr trying to control but McAodh postures up.
McAodh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2# McAodh stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hadley Jr to get to his feet. #T3##CL2# McAodh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hadley Jr, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# McAodh manages to pull guard.
Hadley Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but McAodh has wrist control. Hadley Jr looking to sit in guard and control but McAodh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Hadley Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. McAodh slips nicely into half guard. Hadley Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. McAodh prevents Hadley Jr from standing back up.
Hadley Jr is looking to improve his position.
McAodh is looking to advance position but Hadley Jr won't allow it. #T4# McAodh prevents Hadley Jr from standing back up.
#ES# Hadley Jr kicks off McAodh and gets to his feet. No luck for McAodh with that takedown attempt. Alex Hadley Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Hadley Jr darts in looking for a takedown but McAodh gets double underhooks and turns Hadley Jr into the cage. McAodh tries to counter with a clinch but Hadley Jr shakes him off and moves away. Hadley Jr tries to clinch but McAodh is having none of it. Hadley Jr goes for a double leg but McAodh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McAodh continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Hadley Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him. McAodh darts in looking for a takedown but Hadley Jr gets double underhooks and turns McAodh into the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! No joy there for Hadley Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# McAodh gets in close and instigates a clinch. McAodh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean McAodh will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Hadley Jr is looking to land body kicks. Hadley Jr throws a combination that misses and McAodh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. McAodh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Hadley Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hadley Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Hadley Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McAodh tries to counter with a clinch but Hadley Jr shakes him off and moves away. McAodh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McAodh avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hadley Jr has his takedown stuffed#CL2# and McAodh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hadley Jr is trying to break the clinch but McAodh has him pressed against the cage. McAodh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hadley Jr to keep the fight standing. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1# Hadley Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McAodh has him pressed against the cage. Hadley Jr tries to pull guard but McAodh won't allow it.
McAodh controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2# McAodh pulls guard effortlessly. McAodh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hadley Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2# Hadley Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and McAodh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hadley Jr has managed to get both his arms back between McAodh's legs - danger averted. Hadley Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hadley Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but McAodh has wrist control. McAodh is pulling down on Hadley Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Hadley Jr, at least for the moment.#T2# Hadley Jr chips away with some ground and pound.#SU# Hadley Jr stands up from McAodh's guard - Hadley Jr perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hadley Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McAodh is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Hadley Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him. McAodh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McAodh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hadley Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3# Hadley Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McAodh paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# McAodh closes the distance and pushes Hadley Jr back into the cage. Sean McAodh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC# Hadley Jr breaks the clinch.
Alex Hadley Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hadley Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hadley Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# McAodh has closed the distance and engaged Hadley Jr in a clinch.
McAodh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hadley Jr jumps guard but McAodh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Sean McAodh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Hadley Jr is trying to break the clinch but McAodh has him pressed against the cage. Hadley Jr is trying to break the clinch but McAodh is controlling him. Hadley Jr is trying to break free. Hadley Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Alex Hadley Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McAodh is trying to pull guard but Hadley Jr has him pressed against the cage. McAodh leaning his opponent against the cage. Hadley Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but McAodh has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Hadley Jr. I think McAodh 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean McAodh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1# An inside leg kick from Hadley Jr misses. Hadley Jr throws a body kick that misses #TD2# and Paddy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Hadley Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hadley Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Paddy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Paddy drops back looking for a leg! Hadley Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hadley Jr manages to kick Paddy off! Paddy jumps back into Hadley Jr's guard. Paddy controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paddy landing with the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2# Paddy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hadley Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paddy stands up over Hadley Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hadley Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Paddy's corner is telling him to maintain position. Paddy wants to control from the top but Hadley Jr keeps moving. Hadley Jr wants to stand up but Paddy is controlling him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Paddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hadley Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hadley Jr wants to stand and escape but Paddy is having none of it. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Paddy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Paddy slips a jab from Hadley Jr. Paddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hadley Jr defends it well. Hadley Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paddy throws the kick towards the body but Hadley Jr avoids it. Hadley Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paddy sees it coming and avoids it easily. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hadley Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paddy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Hadley Jr gets caught napping as Paddy dives in and scores a takedown. Hadley Jr manages to retain guard. Paddy is stalling in the full guard. Hadley Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Paddy is proving a slippery customer.
#T3# Paddy landing some decent shots from guard. Paddy stands and throws Hadley Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. My spies in IC&E Academy inform me that Paddy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Paddy is staying tight to Hadley Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping. Paddy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2# Paddy has hold of Hadley Jr's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hadley Jr seems comfortable defending it but Paddy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hadley Jr is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hadley Jr is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Paddy couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Paddy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2018 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from Hadley Jr. Those never looked like landing. Hugs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hadley Jr.
Nice sprawl there from Hugs as Hadley Jr shoots in.#CL2# Hugs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hadley Jr, pushing him back against the cage. Hugs looking to throw knees to the head but Hadley Jr is blocking nicely.
Hadley Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Hugs won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Hugs scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2# Hugs works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Hugs is standing up over Hadley Jr. Hadley Jr looks to escape but Hugs dives into side control.
#REVR# Hugs lands a decent elbow from side control. Hadley Jr's coaches at Main Event have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Hadley Jr wants to control but Hugs postures up. Hugs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hadley Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hugs cracks Hadley Jr with a big elbow. #T1# Hugs working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hugs working the ground and pound. Hadley Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Hugs working away. Hugs controls the position. Hugs is working Hadley Jr over with some ground and pound from side control. You can see the frustration on Hadley Jr's face as Hugs controls the position. Hadley Jr is looking for a sweep. Hugs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Hadley Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Hugs scoring with punches and elbows. Hugs lands an elbow. Hugs lands a few punches from side control.#T2# Hadley Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hugs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hugs works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Hadley Jr is looking to reverse the position. Hadley Jr gets back to half guard. Hugs is nestled in close to Hadley Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Hugs content to control rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hadley Jr is trying to stand up here but Hugs is controlling him well. Hugs has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White's ELITE Fitness Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Hadley Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hugs scores with a couple of nice shots. 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! Hugs controlling the action here. #T3# Hadley Jr tries to kick Hugs off but Hugs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Hadley Jr is looking to improve his position.
Hadley Jr tries to kick Hugs off but Hugs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Hugs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2# Hugs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hadley Jr defends it well. Hadley Jr is staying active underneath Hugs, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hugs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Ground and pound from Hugs. Hugs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Hadley Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hugs scores with a couple of nice shots. Hugs winds up and cracks Hadley Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Hadley Jr has hold of Hugs's hands but Hugs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Nice strikes from Hugs there. Hadley Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Hadley Jr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hugs escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hugs! Hugs is working Hadley Jr over with some ground and pound from side control. Hugs grinds an elbow into Hadley Jr's temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lodzov Hugs dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Hugs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hadley Jr misses with a looping right. Hadley Jr throws a one two combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hugs.#TD2# Hugs scores with a takedown into Hadley Jr's guard. Hadley Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Hugs is proving a slippery customer.
Hugs lands a couple of digs. Hadley Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hugs scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB# Hadley Jr is looking for a triangle but Hugs pushes his legs off easily.
Hugs forces his way into half guard.#T1# Hadley Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hugs scores with a couple of nice shots. Hugs is nestled in close to Hadley Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2# Hugs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Hugs. Hugs is nestled in close to Hadley Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Hugs looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Hugs passes the guard and advances to mount! Hugs prevents Hadley Jr from getting the reversal. Hugs landing shots from mount. #T2# Hadley Jr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lodzov Hugs has got the better of the ground game so far. Hugs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hugs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hugs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hadley Jr tries to lock up and control but Hugs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Hugs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hadley Jr?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hadley Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hugs in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hugs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hugs with a couple of short strikes. Hugs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hadley Jr looks a forlorn figure.
Hadley Jr wants to control but Hugs is having none of it.#T3# Hugs with good strikes from the mount here! Hadley Jr is trying to stand up. Hugs fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hugs with good strikes from the mount here! Hugs in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hugs dominating with strikes here.#ROC2# Hadley Jr is rocked! Hugs has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hugs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Oh Hadley Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Hugs controlling the position easily from mount. Hugs lands a big shot there that rocks Hadley Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hugs loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hadley Jr scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hugs land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hugs stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lodzov Hugs! During a confident post fight interview, Lodzov Hugs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EPGH 4 Prelims
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Barbosa gets a clinch. Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Hadley Jr turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#BC# Hadley Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Hadley Jr has closed the distance and engaged Barbosa in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hadley Jr as Barbosa tries to tie him up. Barbosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Hadley Jr to keep the fight standing. Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Hadley Jr has him pressed against the ropes. Alex Hadley Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Barbosa. Barbosa holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Barbosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barbosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hadley Jr just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD# Hadley Jr jumps into guard, dragging Barbosa to the mat.
Barbosa won't allow Hadley Jr to sweep him here. Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadley Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Barbosa won't allow Hadley Jr to sweep him here. #T1# Hadley Jr wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Barbosa passes Hadley Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Hadley Jr is trying to stand back up but Barbosa is controlling him
#SUB2# Barbosa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hadley Jr could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barbosa has cracked it and Hadley Jr is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barbosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelo Barbosa!
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Event:
Ultimate Fighting Friday 2
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1# Hadley Jr feints a jab promting Morya to slip. Hadley Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morya slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Hadley Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Morya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hadley Jr as he avoids it easily. Hadley Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Morya is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Hadley Jr to keep the fight standing. Morya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hadley Jr smiles and moves away.
Alex Hadley Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Morya. Hadley Jr scores with a spinning back kick! Morya shoots in looking for a takedown but Hadley Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Morya fails with a takedown attempt. #TD# Hadley Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hadley Jr drops an elbow to the side of Morya's head. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SU# Hadley Jr stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Morya to get to his feet. A right-left combo lands from Hadley Jr. Alberto Morya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Morya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hadley Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morya somewhat. Hadley Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Morya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Hadley Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Hadley Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morya. Morya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Morya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2# Morya closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morya lands in his opponent's guard.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morya throwing strikes but missing. Hadley Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Morya keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hadley Jr's head. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Morya stops Hadley Jr from standing up. Morya working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hadley Jr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hadley Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Hadley Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Morya thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Morya scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Morya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hadley Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Morya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hadley Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morya on the ground.#T3# Morya trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadley Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hadley Jr wants to get back to his feet but Morya is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Morya throwing strikes but missing. Morya postures up in Hadley Jr's guard and throws a big left but Hadley Jr blocks it. Hadley Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hadley Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morya. Hadley Jr is striking from the bottom but Morya uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Morya scoring with strikes to the body and head. Hadley Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2# Morya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hadley Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4# Morya trying to control from half guard but Hadley Jr is working away. Morya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hadley Jr tries to get to full guard but Morya has control of the leg. Ground and pound from Morya. Morya trying to pass the guard but Hadley Jr defending well. Morya sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hadley Jr defending well though. Morya missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Morya is looking to take a break and control but Hadley Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hadley Jr wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Hadley Jr dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morya is defended easily by Hadley Jr. Hadley Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morya sprawls and moves away. Hadley Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Morya goes for a double leg but Hadley Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Hadley Jr continues to drive forward. A punch combination from Hadley Jr misses. Morya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hadley Jr defends it well. Morya shoots in but no luck this time. Alex Hadley Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Morya. Hadley Jr throws a series of punches but Morya moves out of range. Hadley Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Morya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hadley Jr manages to avoid it. Hadley Jr lands a jab to Morya's midsection. Hadley Jr lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hadley Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morya eats them both and turns towards Hadley Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2# Morya drives through with a takedown into Hadley Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Hadley Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Alberto Morya has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1# Morya trying to control but Hadley Jr is working from the bottom. Hadley Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morya. Morya throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hadley Jr wants to hit a switch here but Morya passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hadley Jr there! Morya lands a big shot there that rocks Hadley Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hadley Jr regains half guard.#SUB2# Morya maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hadley Jr could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Morya has cracked it and Hadley Jr is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Morya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alberto Morya! Alberto Morya took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, AfterLife Clothing Co. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Macias gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Stalling in the clinch from Macias.
Macias tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hadley Jr has had enough of the clinch but Macias keeps him there for the moment. Hadley Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2# Hadley Jr lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hadley Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2# Hadley Jr gets to his feet - Macias follows without any prompting. #TD2# Hadley Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2# Hadley Jr gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1# Hadley Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2# It looks like Carol Macias has been cut. Hadley Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2# Hadley Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Macias quickly recovers to half guard.#ROC2# Macias is rocked! Hadley Jr working the head and body with strikes. Oh Macias is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Hadley Jr scores with a big shot! Macias's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Macias! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Hadley Jr!
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