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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Adaev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ferguson on his heels. He'll look to pass Ferguson's guard now, I'm sure.
Adaev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Adaev tries to pass.
Adaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adaev stands up over Ferguson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Adaev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferguson, up you get!
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adaev sprawls well. Adaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferguson gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Adaev takes the fight into the clinch.
Ferguson has Adaev pressed against the cage, preventing Adaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Adaev gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ferguson is defending against the submission attempts here by Adaev.
Adaev slows the pace down in half guard.
Ferguson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Ferguson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Adaev is taking a breather. Ferguson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Adaev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Adaev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Adaev wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is defending well.
Adaev working over Ferguson with some ground and pound. Ferguson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adaev lands a nice short elbow.
Adaev works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Adaev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ferguson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ferguson and Adaev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The referee asks Adaev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Adaev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Adaev swings around for an armbar but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adaev's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirkhan Adaev 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##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Adaev.
Adaev looks up at the clock and then as Ferguson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Adaev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2#
Adaev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferguson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adaev landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Adaev wants to stand but Ferguson has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Adaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Ferguson working for a triangle but Adaev defends it easily.
Adaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#
Ferguson is rocked!
Adaev slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Adaev there.
Oh Ferguson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ferguson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adaev is looking to advance position but Ferguson won't allow it.
Adaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferguson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adaev tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Adaev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Adaev decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Adaev darts in and clinches Ferguson up against the cage.
Adaev tries to break free but Ferguson pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Adaev drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Adaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferguson seems to have got his legs back now.#ES2#
Adaev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3##CL2#
Adaev darts in and clinches Ferguson up against the cage.
Ferguson letting Adaev take a breather here.
Adaev pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Adaev's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#TD2#
Adaev decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Ferguson drops back looking for a leg! Adaev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adaev manages to kick Ferguson off! Ferguson jumps back into Adaev's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adaev can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Ferguson stands up from Adaev's guard - Ferguson perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Adaev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adaev controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirkhan Adaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ferguson tries to sprawl but Adaev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ferguson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Adaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Adaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferguson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Adaev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ferguson reverses the position - he's now on top in Adaev's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson is standing up over Adaev. Adaev looks to escape but Ferguson dives into side control.
#T1#
Adaev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Adaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Adaev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adaev holding on.
Adaev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ferguson stops Adaev from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Adaev is trying to control but Ferguson manages to pass to mount!
Ferguson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Adaev to take his back!
Adaev is in bad spot here.
Adaev is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Adaev just trying to survive but Ferguson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ferguson keeps control of the position as Adaev tries to break free.
#T4#
Adaev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Adaev tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adaev turns into Ferguson and is now in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amirkhan Adaev.
Well Adaev 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirkhan Adaev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stroev.
Ferguson tries to buck Stroev off but Stroev is having none of it.
Stroev working the ground and pound from side control.
Ferguson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Ferguson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stroev defends it well.
Still in half guard, Ferguson seems content to control.#SUB2#
Stroev looking for submissions off his back.
Ferguson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stroev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Stroev wants to get back to full guard but Ferguson has mounted him!
Stroev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stroev reaches up to try and control the position but Ferguson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Stroev rolls and tries to escape and now Ferguson has his back!
Stroev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ferguson's guard. Nice work there by Stroev.
Ferguson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferguson looking to control.
Stroev postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Stroev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB2#
Stroev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ferguson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ferguson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ferguson! #REVR#
Stroev tries to buck Ferguson off but Ferguson is having none of it.
Stroev tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ferguson easily slips into full mount!
Stroev is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Stroev is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferguson has a good base and remains in mount.
Stroev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stroev looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T3#
Stroev wants to control his opponent's hands but Ferguson gets his hands free.
Stroev tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Stroev defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ferguson's arms.
Stroev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferguson is not going to allow Stroev to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Ferguson looking to break Stroev's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stroev remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ferguson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ferguson gets his hands free as Stroev looks to control.
Stroev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ferguson's guard. Nice work there by Stroev.
Stroev wants to get up but he can't break Ferguson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson tries to strike from the bottom.
Stroev wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
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 Hollis Ferguson will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Stroev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stroev is in Ferguson's guard.#SUB#
Ferguson has his foot on Stroev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stroev works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ferguson has his foot on Stroev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stroev works his way back into a safe position though.
Stroev trying to move into half guard but instead Ferguson has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Stroev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroev is looking to stand up but Ferguson isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Stroev wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.
Stroev pulls Ferguson in close to his closed guard and prevents Ferguson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stroev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
Stroev pulls Ferguson in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stroev is continuing to stall.
Ferguson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stroev is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Stroev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferguson is trying to defend but Stroev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Stroev seems content to control.#T3#
Stroev blocks the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson trying to control here.
Stroev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stroev wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Ferguson uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Stroev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ferguson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stroev, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
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.
Stroev has his hands on Ferguson's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Stroev looking for a guillotine here but Ferguson defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson throwing strikes from guard but Stroev blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Stroev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Stroev moves into range and clinches up with Ferguson.#BC2#
Stroev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stroev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Ferguson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Hollis Ferguson has been cut.
Stroev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Ferguson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Stroev shoots in and bounces Ferguson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stroev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stroev postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ferguson covers up, he's hurt! Stroev keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Stroev and the ref steps in to end the fight! Stroev can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Stroev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Pasternak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pasternak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferguson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pasternak on the ground.
Pasternak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferguson's guard.
Pasternak with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasternak working the head and body with strikes.
Pasternak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pasternak scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Ferguson is rocked!#T1#
Pasternak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oh Ferguson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Pasternak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferguson defends it well.
Pasternak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ferguson seems to have got his legs back now.
Pasternak lands with a punch from half guard.
Pasternak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Pasternak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Pasternak seems to be working for a kimura but Ferguson defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Pasternak is taking a breather. Ferguson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Pasternak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Pasternak controlling the action here.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Pasternak keeps him under control.
Pasternak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pasternak 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pasternak drops an elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Pasternak lands strikes from half guard.
Pasternak controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pasternak blocks the strikes from Ferguson.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vsevolod Pasternak dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Pasternak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ferguson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pasternak stands and throws Ferguson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pasternak slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pasternak landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasternak landing a few strikes.
Pasternak works to advance to full mount. Ferguson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Pasternak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pasternak lands a big elbow - Ferguson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ferguson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vsevolod Pasternak !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Ferguson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stroev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Stroev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferguson to the mat! Ferguson manages to get full guard.
Ferguson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Stroev controlling him for the moment.
Stroev wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Ferguson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferguson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Stroev tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stroev.
Stroev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Stroev controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stroev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferguson slaps away a takedown attempt from Stroev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stroev looks winded!
Stroev wants to clinch but Ferguson slips to the side
and Ferguson counters with a good, hard body kick but Stroev shrugs it off.
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hollis Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stroev.
Stroev is looking to score with low kicks.
Stroev swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.#T2##TD#
Ferguson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferguson wants to stand but Stroev has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stroev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ferguson is trying to control the action in half guard but Stroev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stroev wants to sweep but Ferguson has passed to side control!
Stroev looks to move to half guard but instead Ferguson has passed into mount! Damn!#T3##SUB#
Ferguson has control of Stroev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stroev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stroev working to try and regain half guard.
#SU#
Ferguson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ferguson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stroev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stroev tries to avoid it but Ferguson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stroev to the ground. Stroev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stroev defends well and Ferguson ends up having to push Stroev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ferguson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stroev pinned against the cage. Stroev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stroev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Ferguson pushes Stroev up against the cage in a clinch.
Stroev has Ferguson pushed against the cage.#TD#
Ferguson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stroev uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hollis Ferguson 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#
Stroev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to avoid it but Stroev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferguson to the ground. Ferguson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferguson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ferguson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stroev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Victor Stroev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stroev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferguson as he avoids it easily.
Stroev shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but Stroev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferguson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hollis Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stroev.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Stroev moves out of range.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but Stroev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stroev is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stroev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stroev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a head kick. #T1#
Ferguson fails with the takedown.
Ferguson has a takedown stuffed.
Stroev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ferguson darts in looking for a takedown but Stroev gets double underhooks and turns Ferguson into the cage.
Ferguson shoots for a double leg takedown but Stroev sprawls well. He's pushed Ferguson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ferguson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stroev swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.#T2#
Ferguson dives in and grabs Stroev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stroev pushes down on Ferguson's head and hops out.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ferguson.
Stroev throws a head kick that misses.
Stroev misses with the body kick
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand. #TD#
Ferguson shoots in and bounces Stroev off the cage to secure the takedown into 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!
Stroev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ferguson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Ferguson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ferguson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stroev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Ferguson 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.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stroev is trying to control but can't.
Ferguson prevents Stroev from standing back up.
Stroev trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson tries to stand and escape but Stroev is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hollis Ferguson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Stroev circles away.
Stroev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferguson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferguson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Stroev is having none of it.
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but Stroev shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Stroev as Ferguson shoots in.
Stroev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stroev somewhat.
Ferguson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stroev.
Stroev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Stroev fails to land the takedown.
Ferguson attempts a counter takedown but Stroev avoids it well and moves away.
Hollis Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stroev.
Stroev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stroev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown but Stroev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferguson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stroev counters with a body kick.
Hollis Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stroev keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Ferguson moves into the clinch successfully.
Stroev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferguson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stroev blocks it with crossed arms.
Stroev gets underhooks to prevent Ferguson's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Ferguson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ferguson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stroev wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Hollis Ferguson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Stroev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stroev trying to move into half guard but instead Ferguson has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Stroev looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Ferguson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stroev wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stroev wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Ferguson wants to work for an arm triangle but Stroev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stroev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Victor Stroev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hollis Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferguson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hollis Ferguson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Magomedov.
Ferguson is working for takedown but Magomedov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov stops a takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Magomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Magomedov has hold of one of Ferguson's legs. Ferguson is fighting the takedown attempt but Magomedov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ferguson looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magomedov pushing down on Ferguson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #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.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Ferguson is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
#T3#
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magomedov 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. #SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Magomedov content to control rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferguson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halid Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a low kick, right behind Magomedov 's knee. #CL2#
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magomedov.
Ferguson avoids the elbow strike from Magomedov, against the cage.
#T1##TD2#
Magomedov pulls guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferguson defends it easily.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Ferguson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Magomedov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ferguson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Magomedov pulls down on the head and he's put Ferguson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Halid Magomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Aliev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ferguson defends well and Aliev ends up having to push Ferguson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aliev is trying to escape back to his feet but Ferguson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Ferguson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aliev, who protects the arm well.
Ferguson controls the position from side control.
Aliev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ferguson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ferguson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SU#
Ferguson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Aliev to his feet.
Ferguson slaps away a takedown attempt from Aliev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Ferguson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aliev tries to kick Ferguson off in order to stand up. Ferguson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Aliev looks winded!#SU#
Ferguson stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2##TD#
Ferguson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Ferguson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Ferguson decides to stand up. #TD#
Ferguson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aliev did well to prevent Ferguson getting side control.
Aliev pushes Ferguson off but Ferguson dives into side control.
#SU#
Ferguson decides to stand back up. Ferguson steps back and let's Aliev get back to his feet.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Ferguson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aliev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ferguson is in Aliev's guard.
Aliev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ferguson manages to pass to side control. #T3##REVB##SUB#
Ferguson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ferguson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Aliev is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hollis Ferguson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Ponke scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC2#
Ferguson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Hollis Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Ponke circles away easily
and Ponke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Ferguson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Ponke shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Ferguson is on queer street and Ponke is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Brandon Ponke!
Brandon Ponke decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Aliev clinches.
Aliev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferguson avoids it.
Aliev lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Aliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt - Aliev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ali Aliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Aliev drives through with a takedown into Ferguson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Aliev wants to get up but he can't break Ferguson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Aliev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aliev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aliev working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aliev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Aliev 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.
Aliev pushes down on Ferguson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Still in half guard, Aliev seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aliev misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Aliev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4##SU2#
Aliev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ferguson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aliev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Aliev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aliev trying to advance position but Ferguson counters by regaining guard.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aliev on the ground.
Aliev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aliev controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aliev slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ferguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Aliev 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#
Aliev avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
#TD2#
Aliev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ferguson!
Aliev controls the position from side control.
Ali Aliev has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Aliev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aliev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ferguson!
Aliev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aliev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aliev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Aliev looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Aliev lands a big shot there that rocks Ferguson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#
Ferguson is rocked!
Aliev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Ferguson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aliev connects with a bit shot that sees Ferguson covering up! More strikes from Aliev and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Aliev is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Aliev!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chashchin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chashchin unleashes a big counter combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Chashchin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Chashchin seems content to control.
Ferguson missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ferguson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chashchin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferguson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Ferguson is looking to control Chashchin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferguson avoid being mounted?
Ferguson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chashchin wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chashchin leaves Ferguson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chashchin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chashchin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ferguson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chashchin goes for a double leg but Ferguson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferguson continues to drive forward.
Chashchin looks winded!#T2#
Chashchin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Chashchin shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but Chashchin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferguson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferguson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chashchin manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Ferguson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chashchin!
Chashchin bucks up and tries to throw Ferguson off but instead Ferguson has got his back!
Ferguson is not going to allow Chashchin to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ferguson working for the choke. #SUB#
Ferguson tightening his grip on Chashchin, looking for the choke.
Chashchin tries to escape but Ferguson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferguson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chashchin doesn't escape.
Chashchin trying to control the hands but Ferguson won't let him.
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 Hollis Ferguson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ferguson slips under a jab from Chashchin.
Chashchin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ferguson checks it well.
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chashchin avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chashchin is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chashchin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferguson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferguson's back!#T1#
Chashchin biding his time, controlling Ferguson.
Ferguson is covering up but some of the strikes from Chashchin are getting through and doing damage.
Chashchin is trying to control but Ferguson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#SUB2#
Chashchin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ferguson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ferguson and Chashchin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ferguson looking for a sweep but Chashchin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dmitry Chashchin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chashchin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ferguson wants to control but Chashchin is having none of it.
Ferguson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Chashchin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chashchin wants to take his opponent's back but instead Ferguson manages to regain half guard. #T3#
Ferguson is trying to stand back up but Chashchin is controlling him
Chashchin is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.
Chashchin is trying to control. Ferguson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferguson.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Chashchin isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chashchin looking to sit in guard and control but Ferguson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ferguson wants to stand and escape but instead Chashchin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Chashchin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Chashchin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chashchin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson is looking to counter with head kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Chashchin circles away.
Chashchin shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chashchin misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch.
Hollis Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Chashchin.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chashchin avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson lands a nice uppercut.
Chashchin tries to pull guard but Ferguson holds him up against the cage and eventually Chashchin drops back down to his feet.
Chashchin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Chashchin holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguson drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferguson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Ferguson pulls guard. #ES#
Ferguson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ferguson wants to take the fight to the mat but Chashchin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chashchin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Chashchin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferguson.
Chashchin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ferguson has Chashchin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chashchin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Ferguson jumps guard and drags Chashchin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Chashchin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferguson, up you get!
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Chashchin slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferguson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Chashchin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chashchin wants to advance to full mount but Ferguson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Chashchin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Chashchin wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving. #T4#
Chashchin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chashchin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson lands a good elbow from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hollis Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferguson 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hollis Ferguson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferguson circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferguson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov is pressed up against the cage. Ferguson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Magomedov down to the mat. Magomedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferguson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magomedov pinned against the cage. Magomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ferguson.#T1#
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Magomedov leaves Ferguson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hollis Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a big head kick but Magomedov shrugs it off.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Ferguson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ferguson tries to stand but Magomedov is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferguson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Magomedov is working an open guard so Ferguson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ferguson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Hollis Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown but Magomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferguson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Magomedov decides to pull guard.
Ferguson wants to get up but he can't break Magomedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ferguson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferguson's guard. #REVB#
Ferguson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Ferguson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ferguson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Magomedov has picked Ferguson up and slammed him! Ferguson can't keep hold of the triangle and Magomedov manages to pass to side control!
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Magomedov happy to just control the position for now.
Ferguson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov passes into side control, despite Ferguson's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibragim Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hollis Ferguson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Magomedov rushes Ferguson and presses him up against the cage.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Ibragim Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Magomedov clinches. #T1#
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferguson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedov as Ferguson tries to tie him up.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferguson walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hollis Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibragim Magomedov.
Ferguson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ferguson looks for a takedown but Magomedov sprawls well.
Ferguson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Ferguson lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Magomedov wants to stand back up but Ferguson manages to pass into side control.
Ibragim Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Ferguson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Magomedov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Magomedov is trying to control Ferguson's posture but Ferguson avoids it.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferguson is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Ferguson wants to stand up but Magomedov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Magomedov missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ferguson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
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 Hollis Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hollis Ferguson's cut.
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#
Ferguson shoots in for a double leg but Magomedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferguson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Magomedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magomedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magomedov pulls Ferguson in close to his closed guard and prevents Ferguson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
Ferguson punching from the bottom.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferguson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #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.
Ferguson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Magomedov manages to move to mount!
Magomedov trying to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson tries to control the position but Magomedov now has his back.
#T3#
Ferguson trying to control but not successfully.
Magomedov controls the action.
Ferguson can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ferguson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Magomedov's arms.
Magomedov has good solid back control here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Magomedov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ferguson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Ferguson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson trying to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibragim Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibragim Magomedov!
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