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Event:
EFA 17 Farmery vs Garret
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Gigantus cracks Murid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murid misses with a takedown attempt
and Gigantus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gigantus lands with a hook. Murid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gigantus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gigantus throws a series of punches but Murid avoids them all with ease.
Gigantus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murid in his tracks.
Murid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murid tries to clinch but Gigantus moves away
enabling Gigantus to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Gigantus's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gigantus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murid.
Murid shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gigantus sprawls well. Gigantus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murid gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Gigantus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murid at a distance.
#T1#
Murid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gigantus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Galactor Gigantus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Murid.
Gigantus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murid fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Gigantus. No joy for Murid on that attempt.
Murid looks winded!
The crowd cheers as Gigantus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murid doesn't seem phased though.
Murid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Gigantus.
Good exchange - Gigantus coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like El Murid has been cut.
Gigantus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gigantus duly obliges. #ROC#
Murid is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gigantus fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Murid square on the jaw! Damn, Murid is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Galactor Gigantus!
Post fight, Galactor Gigantus took to the microphone: 'I'm the king this bum El Murid got dropped like the joke he IS......WHO'S NEXT???'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Rowland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murid is trying to get back to full guard.
Rowland wants to control but Murid is keeping him busy.
Murid has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA New York. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Murid is trying is best to control the position here.
Murid's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Murid tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowland trying to control the pace.
Rowland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murid keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Murid looking for submissions off his back.
Rowland is thwarting Murid's attempts to control the position.
Murid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowland controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Murid is looking to control Rowland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murid avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Rowland gets a double leg takedown into Murid's guard.
Rowland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murid controls Rowland momentarily but Rowland frees himself.
Murid looking for a sweep. Not yet Murid, not yet.
Rowland postures up.
Murid has his hands on Rowland's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Murid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Murid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rowland defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Murid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rowland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murid working a defensive guard here.
Rowland throws a big elbow that misses.
Murid is pulling down on Rowland's head. It's preventing any offense from Rowland, at least for the moment.
Murid looking for a sweep. Not yet Murid, not yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Murid has his foot on Rowland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rowland works his way back into a safe position though.
Murid is trying to control the position but Rowland postures up. #SUB2#
Murid isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rowland stacks Murid 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 Rowland!
Rowland working away.
Rowland looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Murid is avoiding damage well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowland trying to control the position but Murid is working away.
Murid is trying to control Rowland's posture but Rowland avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellis Rowland dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rowland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rowland or perhaps it was just good defense by Murid, which made it look bad.
Murid changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Murid rushes Rowland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rowland really is a fat lump.
Rowland is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murid to keep the fight standing.
Murid blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Murid has picked Rowland up - he's going for a ride! Murid dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Murid controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murid seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Murid controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Murid is looking for a kimura but Rowland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murid to get the leverage.
Murid is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Murid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Murid is looking for a kimura here.
#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.
Well, if Murid 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.
Rowland works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murid looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rowland keeping moving, preventing Murid from controlling successfully.
Ellis Rowland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Murid's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rowland controls Murid momentarily but Murid frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Murid closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Murid is trying to trip Rowland. He has hold of a leg but Rowland is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Murid persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Murid sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Murid looking to sit in guard and control but Rowland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Murid pulls Rowland in to control the position.
Rowland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murid's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murid is trying to control the position but Rowland postures up. #SUB2#
Murid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rowland defends it easily.
Murid seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Murid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rowland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rowland throws a series of punches but Murid avoids them all with ease.
Rowland sets himself, and Murid steps forward looking for the clinch! Rowland avoids it this time.
Nice sprawl there from Murid as Rowland shoots in.#CL2#
Murid clinches up with Rowland and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Murid lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Murid content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Murid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rowland sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murid trying to control the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Murid winds up and cracks Rowland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murid is controlling the pace.
#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.
More stalling from Murid.
Rowland is looking for a sweep. Murid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rowland keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Murid content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Murid closes the distance and pushes Rowland back into the cage.#TD2#
Murid lands a takedown into guard.
Rowland keeping moving, preventing Murid from controlling successfully.
Murid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murid throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Murid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rowland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Murid engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rowland looking for a sweep. Not yet Rowland, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ellis Rowland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Murid drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Murid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murid has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Murid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Murid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrade.
Murid appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Andrade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andrade tries to bum rush Murid with a series of wild strikes but Murid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andrade moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like El Murid has been cut.#CL2#
Murid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Murid lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Andrade tries to kick Murid off in order to stand up. Murid Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murid remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Andrade tries to escape but Murid is in control.
Andrade is breathing heavily.#T1#
Murid happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Murid tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Murid tries for a kimura but Andrade is defending well.
Andrade's coaches at Cozad MMA New York 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murid controlling from side mount.
Andrade is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Murid has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murid takes a little break here. Andrade wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Murid is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andrade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Andrade's face as Murid controls the position. #SUB2#
Murid is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andrade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Murid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andrade, who protects the arm well.
Murid controls the position from side control.#T3#
Let's hope that Murid has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Murid goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Andrade rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Murid's guard! Nice work there by Andrade!
Murid has control of Andrade's left arm, preventing Andrade from doing any damage.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Murid.#SUB2#
Murid has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Andrade 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 Murid.
Andrade working away.#T4#
Murid manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Murid is controlling Andrade's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Murid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andrade is thwarting Murid's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murid is trying is best to control the position here.
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 Marcelo Andrade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on El Murid's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Andrade gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murid to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Murid passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Murid has an Americana. Andrade didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Murid is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Murid hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). El Murid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murid enables Clegane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murid manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Murid manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clegane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Murid trying to control the position from guard on top but Clegane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Murid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clegane is breathing heavily.
Murid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murid drops back looking for a leg! Clegane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clegane manages to kick Murid off! Murid jumps back into Clegane's guard.
Murid controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB2#
Murid is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Murid drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Murid seems to have locked his on tight now - Clegane screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Murid, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). El Murid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrade fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrade lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like El Murid has been cut.
Andrade misses with the combination.
Andrade slaps away a takedown attempt from Murid, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Murid closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Murid slows the pace down in half guard.
Murid seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Andrade for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Murid looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murid trying to control the pace.
Murid throwing shots but Andrade is blocking nicely.
Murid sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murid controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Murid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Murid is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Murid is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Andrade does no damage.
Murid went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Murid closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Murid continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrade looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Murid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andrade is just riding it out for now. Murid eventually gives up the hold.
Murid stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcelo Andrade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on El Murid's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Andrade stuffs the takedown.
Marcelo Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andrade, as that shot connected.
Murid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Andrade! Murid is backing up but he can't get away as Andrade lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Murid and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcelo Andrade!
After the fight, Marcelo Andrade was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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