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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Douglas is defended easily by Hent. A head kick misses from Douglas. Hent looks for a takedown but Douglas sprawls well.#CL# Hent rushes Douglas and presses him up against the cage. Hent is trying to pull guard but Douglas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2# Douglas pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hent is fighting to break Douglas's control of his arms but Douglas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Douglas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hent looking to sit in guard and control but Douglas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1# Douglas with a flurry of punches that miss. Douglas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hent swivels though and keeps the full guard. Douglas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Douglas wants to stand but Hent is controlling his posture from full guard. Douglas wants to control from the top but Hent keeps moving. Douglas throwing strikes but missing. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hent wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Hent is pulling down on Douglas's head to control his posture. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Douglas clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Douglas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hent fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabrice Hent. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Douglas shoots in but Hent avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hent throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hent pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hent throws a head kick but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas feints the counter takedown. Hent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Douglas paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hent shoots in and drives through. Douglas sprawls well.#CL2# Douglas rushes Hent and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Douglas pulls guard effortlessly. Hent trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom. #SUB# Hent drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Douglas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hent has Douglas in his guard.#REVB##T4# Douglas distracts Hent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU2# Douglas stands and steps away. Hent gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Douglas darts in and clinches Hent up against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Douglas as Hent tries to tie him up. Douglas is trying to pull guard but Hent turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Douglas jumps guard but Hent stands there with Douglas around his waist. Douglas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hent effectively controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Douglas 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# Hent fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Douglas avoids it really well and circles away. Nice takedown defense from Hent. No joy for Douglas on that attempt. Douglas misses with a takedown attempt - Hent sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Hent tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hent defends well and Douglas ends up having to push Hent into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hent tries to counter by clinching up but Douglas breaks away and moves out of range. Fabrice Hent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Douglas. Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A bone on bone clash there as Hent blocks the leg kick.
Douglas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL# Hent gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Douglas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Hent fails with a takedown attempt. Douglas fails with a takedown attempt. Douglas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD# Hent closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Douglas's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hent trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hent wants to stand but Douglas has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Douglas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Hent won't allow Douglas to get back to his feet. Hent wants to control from the top but Douglas keeps moving. Hent is really struggling to control Douglas but he's trying to hold on to the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2# Douglas has his foot on Hent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hent works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Hent moves into the clinch. Hent is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Douglas pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3# Douglas goes for a takedown attempt but Hent pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Hent closes the distance and clinches. Hent wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Douglas prevents it.
Hent tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douglas's elbow. Douglas fails to pull guard.
Hent trying to land knees to the body.
Hent tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Douglas smiles and moves away.
#TD2# Hent gets caught napping as Douglas dives in and scores a takedown. Hent manages to retain guard.#T4# Hent is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Douglas is refusing to be controlled, as Hent sits in half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hent lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Hent is pressing down on Douglas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Douglas is holding on for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabrice Hent dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Douglas fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Fabrice Hent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Douglas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hent misses with a low kick as Douglas jumps back.#TD# Hent drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2# Douglas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hent won't allow Douglas to sweep him here. Hent wants to control from the top but Douglas keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Douglas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1# Hent wants to control from the top but Douglas keeps moving. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hent tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglas throws a counter combo. Nice takedown defense from Hent. No joy for Douglas on that attempt. Hent is looking to clinch. Douglas wants to clinch up but Hent keeps it at a distance. Douglas lands an overhand right.#T2##TD# Hent closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Douglas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hent working away. Hent trying to control the action but Douglas is working from the bottom. Hent controlling the position from side mount. Douglas tries to bench press Hent off him but Hent keeps the position. Alistair Douglas has got the better of the ground game so far. Hent is putting a hurting on Douglas here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3# Hent working the head and body with strikes. Douglas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Douglas keeps working. Douglas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU# Hent stands up. Hent fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Douglas's waist but Douglas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hent off to one side. Douglas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Hent dives in and grabs Douglas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Douglas pushes down on Hent's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabrice Hent. That's going to take a lot out of him. Douglas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4# Douglas darts in looking for a takedown but Hent gets double underhooks and turns Douglas into the cage. Douglas tries to clinch up but Hent circles away and keeps his distance. Nice takedown defense from Hent. No joy for Douglas on that attempt. #CL2# Douglas clinches with his opponent.
Douglas is working for takedown but Hent is calmly controlling the position for now. Hent wants a takedown.
#BC# Hent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hent shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Douglas sprawls well. Douglas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hent gets slowly back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hent fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Douglas checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Fabrice Hent showed his dominance in that final round. I think Hent has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabrice Hent!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Douglas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miranda manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Douglas being controlled here momentarily. #SUB# Miranda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Miranda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Douglas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Douglas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miranda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Douglas has managed to get both his arms back between Miranda's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB# Miranda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Douglas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Miranda. Miranda is being controlled here. Douglas throws an elbow but Miranda slips to the side and avoids it well. Miranda is looking for a sweep. Miranda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Douglas wants to stand but Miranda has his arm trapped. Miranda is trying to control Douglas's posture but Douglas avoids it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Douglas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Miranda really is a fat lump.#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. Douglas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miranda's legs. Douglas 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 Miranda's shoulder. That is not cool. Miranda gets back to half guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. The fighters are battling for position here. Miranda manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Miranda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Douglas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Douglas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Douglas throwing strikes from guard but Miranda blocks nicely. #T3# Douglas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miranda works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Douglas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Miranda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Douglas is trying to control but Miranda passes into side control!
Douglas is looking to regain half guard here but Miranda keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# Miranda landing strikes. #SUB# Miranda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Miranda gets to mount! Douglas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Douglas tries to hold on but Miranda postures up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Miranda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Douglas manages to avoid the submission attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Miranda 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# Miranda doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2# and Douglas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miranda! Douglas wants to control but Miranda is keeping him busy. #SU2# Douglas stands up and we're back to a striking position. Left hook, right uppercut from Douglas. Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miranda throws a big counter combination but Douglas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2# Miranda gets caught napping as Douglas dives in and scores a takedown. Miranda manages to retain 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! Miranda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Douglas. #T1# Douglas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2# Douglas stands up from Miranda's guard - Douglas perhaps looking for a knockout. Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Douglas is breathing heavily.#TD# Miranda dives in and scores a takedown into Douglas's guard. Miranda chips away with some ground and pound. Miranda scoring with punches to the head and body. Miranda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Douglas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Miranda postures up.
#T2# Miranda landing some decent shots from guard. Miranda landing some decent shots from guard. Miranda scoring with some ground and pound. Miranda postures up and lands a big shot to Douglas's brow. Miranda lands a couple of elbows. Miranda scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Miranda landing with the ground and pound. Miranda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3# Miranda works over Douglas with some ground and pound from guard. Miranda working some strikes from top position. Miranda stands up over Douglas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Miranda is in close to Douglas's body, working some short punches and elbows. Miranda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Miranda chips away with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Miranda lands a couple of decent looking shots. Miranda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Miranda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Douglas controlling the position.#T4# Miranda distracts Douglas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Miranda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Miranda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Miranda scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Miranda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Miranda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Miranda with a nice head shot there. Miranda working some strikes from top position. Douglas has momentary wrist control but Miranda slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB# Miranda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Douglas dives on top into guard.#REVB# Douglas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Miranda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Douglas is aware though and is defending well. 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 Joseph Miranda 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# Douglas throws a nice head kick!
Douglas scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2# Douglas looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Miranda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Douglas preventing the sweep. #SUB# Miranda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Douglas is aware though and is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miranda wants to control but Douglas passes easily into half guard.
#SUB# Miranda looking for submissions off his back.#T1# Still in half guard, Douglas seems content to control. Douglas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Miranda is looking to control Douglas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miranda avoid being mounted? Miranda tries to get to full guard but Douglas has control of the leg. Miranda wants to control but Douglas is keeping busy.
Miranda is looking to get back to full guard here but Douglas has managed to pass to side control instead.#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.#SUB2# Douglas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Miranda 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. Douglas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Miranda struggling a bit here.#SUB2# Douglas swings around for an armbar but Miranda sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Douglas's guard.#SUB# Miranda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Douglas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miranda. Joseph Miranda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3# Miranda throwing strikes from guard but Douglas blocks nicely. Miranda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Douglas's head. Miranda throws an elbow that misses. Douglas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miranda's guard. Nice move by Douglas!#REVB# Miranda managing to control the position. Douglas won't allow Miranda to sweep him here. Douglas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4# Douglas wants to control from the top but Miranda keeps moving. Douglas sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB# Miranda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Douglas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Douglas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Miranda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Douglas passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Alistair Douglas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Miranda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alistair Douglas!
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Event:
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Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1# Mihailov dives in for a single leg takedown but Douglas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Mihailov fails with the takedown and Douglas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mihailov thinking. Mihailov fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhorn Mihailov . That's going to take a lot out of him. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mihailov . Douglas shrugs it off though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mihailov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Douglas. Douglas digs a good hook to Mihailov 's body.
Douglas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihailov moves away.#T1# Mihailov with a poor takedown #CL2# and Douglas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Douglas. Mihailov is breathing heavily. Douglas stalling in the clinch but Mihailov improves position. Douglas tries to break the clinch but Mihailov is controlling the position. Douglas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mihailov avoids it. Mihailov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mihailov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Douglas smiles and moves away.
Douglas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mihailov . Douglas misses with a hook. As Douglas tries to get set, Mihailov tries to push him back and clinch up but Douglas manages to avoid the attempt. Douglas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mihailov pinned against the cage. Mihailov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Mihailov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Douglas.#T2# Mihailov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Douglas avoids it really well and circles away. Mihailov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mihailov wants it to stay on the feet. Mihailov fails with a takedown attempt. Douglas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Douglas with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Mihailov counters by moving into the clinch. Douglas has Mihailov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mihailov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3# Mihailov is trying to drag Douglas to the mat but Douglas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2# Douglas decides to pull guard. Mihailov wants to control from the top but Douglas keeps moving. Mihailov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Douglas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Mihailov sitting in guard here, content to control. Mihailov wants to pass the guard but Douglas is keeping the position.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mihailov trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom. Mihailov controlling from the top position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Mihailov wants to control from the top but Douglas keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Douglas goes for a double leg but Mihailov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mihailov continues to drive forward. Mihailov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Douglas avoids it really well and circles away. Douglas with the counter takedown but Mihailov avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Douglas dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Douglas shoots in for a takedown but Mihailov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mihailov shoots in for a double leg but Douglas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Douglas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Douglas wants it to stay on the feet. Douglas goes for a double leg but Mihailov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mihailov continues to drive forward. Mihailov misses with a kick to the body #CL2# and Douglas counters by clinching up. #BC# Mihailov breaks the clinch.
Douglas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mihailov defends well and Douglas ends up having to push Mihailov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jhorn Mihailov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Douglas. Douglas throws a combination that misses and Mihailov counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Douglas blocks a head kick by Mihailov .
Mihailov shoots for a takedown but Douglas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Douglas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mihailov but Mihailov pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mihailov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Douglas manages to circle out of the way.#T1# Mihailov dives in for a single leg takedown but Douglas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Douglas takes a swing at Mihailov 's ribcage but misses. Douglas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mihailov but Mihailov pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mihailov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Douglas as he jumps to the side. Mihailov tries to clinch but Douglas moves out of range. A head kick misses from Douglas. #CL# Mihailov drives through and clinches with Douglas against the cage.
Mihailov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Douglas just stands there and leans against the cage. Mihailov prevents Douglas from breaking the clinch.#T2# Mihailov tries to pull guard but Douglas holds him up against the cage and eventually Mihailov drops back down to his feet.
Douglas trying to control the position but instead, Mihailov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Douglas into the cage. Douglas tries to pull guard but Mihailov won't allow it.
Mihailov leaning against his opponent.
Douglas tries to score a body lock takedown but Mihailov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD# Mihailov pulls Douglas into guard.
Mihailov pulls Douglas in close to prevent any damage. #T3# Mihailov tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mihailov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Mihailov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Douglas is one step ahead there. Mihailov trying to keep a closed guard but Douglas is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Douglas trying to control but Mihailov is working from the bottom. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Mihailov managing to control the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Mihailov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Douglas shapes to counter with a head kick. Mihailov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Douglas dives in and grabs Mihailov 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mihailov pushes down on Douglas's head and hops out. Mihailov shoots in for a takedown but Douglas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Douglas. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhorn Mihailov dominated that second round. 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##TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Mihailov . Mihailov controlling the position from side mount. #SUB# Mihailov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mihailov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1# Douglas wants to control but Mihailov postures up. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Douglas tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mihailov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Douglas wants to control but Mihailov is having none of it. Douglas is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mihailov is staying active. Mihailov throwing strikes here but Douglas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mihailov wants to control the pace but Douglas is squirming around nicely. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mihailov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Douglas tries to hold on but Mihailov pushes him away. Mihailov controlling from mount. #SUB# Mihailov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Douglas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Douglas shrugs it off. #T3# Douglas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mihailov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Douglas tries to hold on but Mihailov postures up. Douglas is squirming around, avoiding Mihailov 's attempts to control the action. Mihailov unloads with some shots from mount but Douglas bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB# Mihailov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Douglas is now in Mihailov 's guard. A big mistake from Mihailov there, giving up the dominant position! #T4# Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jhorn Mihailov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mihailov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Douglas's guard. #REVR# Mihailov trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Douglas has control of Mihailov 's left arm, preventing Mihailov from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Jhorn Mihailov showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mihailov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhorn Mihailov !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1# Mihailov slaps away a takedown attempt from Douglas, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mihailov has a takedown stuffed. Douglas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mihailov circles away quickly and effectively. Mihailov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Mihailov tries for a takedown but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nice sprawl there from Mihailov as Douglas shoots in. Mihailov goes for a double leg but Douglas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Douglas continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhorn Mihailov . That's going to take a lot out of him. Douglas tries to clinch there but Mihailov circles away.
Mihailov works over Douglas's head and body with a nice combination. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Douglas shoots in for a double leg but Mihailov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Douglas with a poor takedown and Mihailov counters with a one-two to the body. Douglas stuffs the takedown attempt from Mihailov . Mihailov gets slowly back to his feet. #T1# Mihailov shoots in for a double leg but Douglas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL# Mihailov clinches up with Douglas and pushes him back against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mihailov obliges.#BC# Mihailov breaks the clinch.
Mihailov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mihailov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Douglas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mihailov dives in for a single leg takedown but Douglas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Mihailov is breathing heavily. A cross from Mihailov lands. Douglas swings away with a leg kick that misses. Mihailov tries to counter with a takedown but Douglas is quick to defend against it. Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Mihailov moves out of range easily. No luck for Mihailov with that takedown attempt. #T2# Mihailov fails to land the takedown. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Douglas. Mihailov tries to clinch but Douglas moves away and Douglas counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Douglas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mihailov defends well and Douglas ends up having to push Mihailov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Douglas misses with a takedown and Mihailov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mihailov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Douglas dives in for a single leg takedown but Mihailov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Douglas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mihailov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Douglas.#T3# Mihailov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Mihailov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Douglas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Douglas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2# Mihailov gets tackled into the cage by Douglas. Douglas maintains the clinch. Douglas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mihailov smiles and moves away.
#CL# Mihailov clinches up against the cage. Mihailov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Douglas after a bit of a struggle. Mihailov prevents Douglas from breaking the clinch.#TD# Mihailov drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4# Douglas wants to control from the top but Mihailov keeps moving. Mihailov is looking to sweep but instead, Douglas has passed into half guard.
Douglas prevents Mihailov from standing back up.
Douglas is looking to take a break and control but Mihailov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Douglas is trying to work for a kimura but Mihailov is defending well.
Mihailov trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhorn Mihailov dominated that round. That's time! Mihailov 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Mihailov looks for a takedown but Douglas sprawls well. Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mihailov swats him away and circles back towards the center. As Douglas backs away, Mihailov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Mihailov tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Mihailov there. Mihailov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Douglas counters by clinching up. #BC# Mihailov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Mihailov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jhorn Mihailov 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. Mihailov fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhorn Mihailov . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Mihailov takes the fight into the clinch. Douglas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mihailov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1# Douglas blocks a head kick by Mihailov .
Douglas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mihailov . Jhorn Mihailov is winning the standup battle so far. Mihailov throws a body kick that misses. #CL# Mihailov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Douglas tries to break free but Mihailov pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Douglas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mihailov regains guard.
#ES# Mihailov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Douglas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Douglas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mihailov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Douglas. Nice sprawl there from Mihailov as Douglas shoots in. Mihailov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Douglas sprawls and moves away. Douglas is breathing heavily. Mihailov shoots in looking for a takedown. Douglas tries to sprawl out of it but Mihailov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Douglas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2# Mihailov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. 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!#CL# Mihailov moves into the clinch successfully.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Douglas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Douglas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mihailov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Douglas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mihailov . Mihailov dives in for a single leg takedown but Douglas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Douglas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3# Mihailov lands a nice shot that snaps Douglas's head back.
Douglas wants to clinch. Douglas blocks a head kick by Mihailov .
Mihailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Douglas shoots in looking for a takedown but Mihailov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Douglas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Mihailov shoots in but Douglas avoids the takedown attempt easily. Douglas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Mihailov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Douglas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mihailov somewhat.#T4##CL2# Douglas has Mihailov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mihailov has Douglas pressed against the cage, preventing Douglas from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Douglas jumps guard but Mihailov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Douglas letting Mihailov take a breather here.#BC# Mihailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mihailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douglas can do to turn this around? Mihailov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhorn Mihailov dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##CL# Mihailov forces Douglas back against the cage and clinches. Douglas wants to get back to striking at distance but Mihailov won't allow it.
Mihailov wants to take the fight to the mat but Douglas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihailov . Douglas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC# Mihailov breaks from the clinch.
Mihailov shoots in and drives through. Douglas sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Douglas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mihailov in his tracks. Mihailov closes the distance and clinches up with Douglas, looking for a takedown. Mihailov pushes Douglas against the cage but Douglas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhorn Mihailov . That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mihailov keeps the fight on the outside. Mihailov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Douglas tries to clinch up.#T1##CL2# Douglas moves into the clinch successfully.
Mihailov missing with knees to the body.
#TD2# Douglas pulls guard. #SUB2# Mihailov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Douglas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mihailov has managed to get both his arms back between Douglas's legs - danger averted. Douglas tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mihailov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Mihailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Douglas is retaining full guard. Mihailov trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom. #SU# Mihailov stands up and waves to Douglas to follow him. #T2# Mihailov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Douglas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Douglas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mihailov counters with a three punch combo that has Douglas backing up. Douglas nods at Mihailov to acknowledge the strikes. Mihailov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Douglas swivels and escapes. Douglas looks to clinch and Mihailov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Douglas wants to clinch. Douglas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3# Crunch! Douglas slams his shin into Mihailov 's torso. Mihailov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Douglas's waist but Douglas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mihailov off to one side. Douglas wants to counter the offense by Mihailov and move into the clinch position. Mihailov connects with a leg kick. Douglas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL# Mihailov clinches up with Douglas and pushes him back against the cage. Mihailov wants to take the fight to the mat but Douglas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2# Douglas manages to pull guard.
Mihailov looking to sit in guard and control but Douglas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Douglas controlling from the top position. Mihailov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Douglas is one step ahead there. #T4# Mihailov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Douglas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Douglas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Alistair Douglas. I think Mihailov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhorn Mihailov !
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