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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Namuhoranye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitin.
Namuhoranye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitin.
Namuhoranye attempts a counter takedown but Mitin avoids it well and moves away.
Mitin loads up on a big right hand but Namuhoranye slips the punch.
Namuhoranye throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Mitin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Namuhoranye!
Namuhoranye parries the strikes from Mitin easily there. Mitin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Namuhoranye to escape.
Mitin is staying tight to Namuhoranye's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mitin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Namuhoranye down.
Mitin lands an elbow.
Namuhoranye is trying to get back to half guard.
Namuhoranye manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mitin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Mitin there. #T1##SUB2#
Mitin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Namuhoranye has managed to free his arm - good work.
Namuhoranye is trying to control but can't.
Mitin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Namuhoranye is looking to improve his position.
Mitin trying to control the pace.
Namuhoranye regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mitin.
Mitin is working Namuhoranye over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mitin works over Namuhoranye with some ground and pound from guard.
Namuhoranye looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Namuhoranye working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitin trying to control but Namuhoranye is working from the bottom.
Mitin won't allow Namuhoranye to sweep him here.
Mitin controlling from the top position.
Mitin postures up and lands a big shot to Namuhoranye's brow.
Namuhoranye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mitin lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Mitin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Namuhoranye keeping moving, preventing Mitin from controlling successfully.
Namuhoranye trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mitin working some strikes from top position.
Mitin 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.
Namuhoranye is trying to keep Mitin in close.
Mitin lands a couple of elbows.
Mitin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Namuhoranye's head.
Namuhoranye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitin is one step ahead there.
Mitin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Namuhoranye is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Mitin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mitin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Namuhoranye's guard.
Namuhoranye is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mitin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mitin's back!
Namuhoranye is hanging on to Mitin's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Namuhoranye looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Mitin showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Namuhoranye not allowing Mitin to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaliy Mitin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaliy Mitin's cut.
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#
Mitin scores with a jab. Namuhoranye acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Namuhoranye tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Mitin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Namuhoranye!
Mitin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mitin is staying tight to Namuhoranye's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Namuhoranye is trying to improve his position.
Mitin lands an elbow.
An elbow from Mitin crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namuhoranye is trying to control Mitin's posture but Mitin avoids it.
Mitin is putting a hurting on Namuhoranye here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mitin lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Mitin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mitin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Mitin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mitin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Namuhoranye is trying to improve his position.
Mitin is putting a hurting on Namuhoranye here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mitin grinds an elbow into Namuhoranye's temple.
Namuhoranye is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Mitin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC2#
Namuhoranye is rocked!
A big shot lands for Mitin! That's hurt Namuhoranye! Will he recover? Mitin fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaliy Mitin!
Vitaliy Mitin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1#
McNee scores with a nice body kick.
McNee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Namuhoranye's waist but Namuhoranye gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McNee off to one side.
McNee checks a leg kick nicely.
McNee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Namuhoranye attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by McNee as he checks the leg kick.
McNee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Namuhoranye is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Namuhoranye throws a solid leg kick but McNee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Namuhoranye.
CJ McNee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namuhoranye stuffs the takedown attempt from McNee. McNee gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namuhoranye tried to score with a low kick but McNee checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as McNee blocks the leg kick.
McNee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Namuhoranye manages to circle out of the way.
Namuhoranye circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Namuhoranye counters with a shoot takedown. McNee fights it but they end up in guard.
McNee is wriggling around but Namuhoranye manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Namuhoranye frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Namuhoranye working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. McNee looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Namuhoranye! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Isidore Namuhoranye!
Isidore Namuhoranye seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Lashley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Namuhoranye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Namuhoranye. Lashley does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lashley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lashley swings for the body but Namuhoranye moves out of range.
And Namuhoranye tries to counter it with a takedown but Lashley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lashley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lashley tries to clinch up.
Namuhoranye changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Namuhoranye. Lashley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Namuhoranye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lashley moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lashley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Namuhoranye with the counter takedown but Lashley avoids it easily.
Lashley dodges the punch combination from Namuhoranye.
#T1#
Lashley misses with a low kick.
Lashley wants to clinch.
Namuhoranye stuffs the takedown attempt from Lashley. Lashley gets slowly back to his feet.
Lashley dodges the punch combination from Namuhoranye.
Lashley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Namuhoranye sprawls and moves away.
Lashley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Namuhoranye tries to counter it with a takedown but Lashley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lashley moves out of range of the strikes.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Namuhoranye as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buboy Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lashley shoots in and drives through. Namuhoranye sprawls well.#T2#
Namuhoranye thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Lashley clinches up against the cage.
Lashley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lashley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Namuhoranye throws a punch but it's blocked by Lashley.
Namuhoranye working aggressively here.
Namuhoranye avoiding damage.
Namuhoranye is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Namuhoranye struggles to land a body shot inside as Lashley controls his hands.
Namuhoranye tries a body shot but Lashley blocks it.
Lashley tries to pull guard but Namuhoranye won't allow it.
Namuhoranye throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Lashley misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Namuhoranye has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lashley regains guard immediately.
Namuhoranye stands and throws Lashley's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Namuhoranye has an Americana. Lashley didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Namuhoranye is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Namuhoranye hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Isidore Namuhoranye!
Isidore Namuhoranye thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Namuhoranye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clegg looks to score with a jab to the body but Namuhoranye is just out of range.
Clegg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Namuhoranye looks to score with a jab to the body but Clegg is just out of range.
Namuhoranye misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Clegg counters with a shoot takedown. Namuhoranye fights it but they end up in guard.
Namuhoranye is wriggling around but Clegg manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Clegg wants to control but Namuhoranye is keeping him busy.
Clegg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Clegg is looking for a kimura but Namuhoranye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clegg to get the leverage. #T1#
Namuhoranye is trying to control but can't.
Namuhoranye won't allow Clegg to pass to mount.
Clegg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clegg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clegg is just content to waste time from the top position. Namuhoranye takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Namuhoranye pulls Clegg in close to prevent any damage.
Clegg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Namuhoranye looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Clegg misses with a wild body shot.
Isidore Namuhoranye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clegg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clegg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Namuhoranye but Namuhoranye pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Namuhoranye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Clegg jabs Namuhoranye to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Clegg has eaten all the pies!
Namuhoranye blocks a head kick by Clegg.
Namuhoranye avoids the body shot from Clegg.
Clegg misses with a wild body shot.
Namuhoranye is looking to counter the offense by Clegg and move into the clinch.
Namuhoranye misses the shot to the body.
Clegg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Namuhoranye is out of range.
Namuhoranye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Namuhoranye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Namuhoranye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Namuhoranye displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clegg.
Isidore Namuhoranye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arslan Clegg.#T4#
Namuhoranye moves out of range of the strikes.
Namuhoranye throwing a counter right hand but Clegg manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Namuhoranye misses its intended target.
Namuhoranye misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Clegg.#TD2#
Clegg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Namuhoranye tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clegg is in Namuhoranye's guard.
Clegg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Namuhoranye wants to sweep here but Clegg controlling him for the moment.
Clegg wants to control from the top but Namuhoranye keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clegg won't allow Namuhoranye to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arslan Clegg will probably get the nod.
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#
Namuhoranye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clegg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Namuhoranye sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Namuhoranye avoids the body shot from Clegg.
Clegg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clegg.
Namuhoranye throws a shot from downtown. Clegg moves away and avoids it.
Namuhoranye throws a looping overhand right but Clegg ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namuhoranye throws a jab when Clegg was well out of range.
Clegg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Namuhoranye was well out of range. Poor timing from Clegg.
Namuhoranye is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clegg is looking to score with low kicks.
Namuhoranye slips a straight right by Clegg.#T1#
Namuhoranye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clegg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clegg throws a head kick that misses.
Clegg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namuhoranye moves away.
It looked like Namuhoranye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Namuhoranye scores with a hook to the body. Clegg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clegg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Namuhoranye rather than just go for the knockout.
Namuhoranye misses the shot to the body.
Namuhoranye throws the left hand but Clegg avoids the punch easily.
Namuhoranye throws a hook but Clegg blocks it.
Clegg's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clegg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Namuhoranye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clegg.
Namuhoranye misses with a body shot.
Namuhoranye avoids the head kick by Clegg.
#T2#
Namuhoranye rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clegg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clegg appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Namuhoranye missing with a left hand there. Clegg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clegg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clegg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Namuhoranye throws an overhand right that lands on Clegg's shoulder, as Clegg tries to avoid the shot.
Namuhoranye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Namuhoranye throws a right and a left that both miss.
Namuhoranye lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Namuhoranye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clegg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namuhoranye manages to avoid it.
Namuhoranye swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Clegg darts in looking for a takedown but Namuhoranye gets double underhooks and turns Clegg into the cage.
Isidore Namuhoranye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arslan Clegg.
Namuhoranye looks to land a right hand but Clegg moved out of range.
Namuhoranye avoids a kick to the body.
Clegg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Namuhoranye as he avoids it easily.
Namuhoranye slips under a jab.
Namuhoranye looks to land a right hand but Clegg moved out of range.
Namuhoranye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clegg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Namuhoranye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Namuhoranye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clegg is defended easily by Namuhoranye.
Clegg tries to land a front kick but Namuhoranye steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clegg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Namuhoranye.
Clegg throws a shot from downtown. Namuhoranye moves away and avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clegg misses with a looping left.
Namuhoranye fails to land with a series of punches.
Clegg throws a fast counter high kick but Namuhoranye manages to duck under it in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isidore Namuhoranye 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#
Clegg misses with a wild body shot.
Namuhoranye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Namuhoranye keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Namuhoranye throws a jab but it's blocked by Clegg.
Namuhoranye looks to score with a jab to the body but Clegg is just out of range.
Clegg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Namuhoranye throws a jab when Clegg was well out of range.
Clegg follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Namuhoranye stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegg looks for the body kick but Namuhoranye saw that one coming.
Namuhoranye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clegg can do to turn this around?
Clegg avoids the body shot from Namuhoranye.
Clegg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Namuhoranye just misses with a punch to the body.
Clegg shoots in for a takedown but Namuhoranye shows good takedown defense.
Isidore Namuhoranye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arslan Clegg.#T1#
Namuhoranye avoids a kick to the body.
Clegg tries for a takedown but Namuhoranye sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Namuhoranye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clegg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Namuhoranye.
Isidore Namuhoranye is winning the standup battle so far.
Namuhoranye swings for the body but Clegg moves out of range.
Namuhoranye throws a lazy right hand but Clegg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clegg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Namuhoranye throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Clegg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Namuhoranye preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Clegg is keen to just control but Namuhoranye is a slippery customer.
Namuhoranye wants to get back to full guard.
Clegg is trying to control. Namuhoranye wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clegg prevents Namuhoranye from standing back up.
Clegg wants to pass the guard but Namuhoranye is defending well.
Clegg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Namuhoranye's thigh. Namuhoranye counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Namuhoranye trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Namuhoranye here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Clegg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Namuhoranye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Namuhoranye misses with a wild body shot.
Clegg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Namuhoranye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Namuhoranye avoids the head kick by Clegg.
Namuhoranye takes a swing at Clegg's ribcage but misses.
Clegg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Clegg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Namuhoranye.#TD2#
Clegg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Clegg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clegg prevents Namuhoranye from improving his position.#SUB2#
Clegg seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Namuhoranye tries to roll over but Clegg keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isidore Namuhoranye showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Namuhoranye 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isidore Namuhoranye!
A very excited looking Isidore Namuhoranye made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Namuhoranye defending well as Grenoble loads up on a big left hand.
Grenoble's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grenoble's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Namuhoranye misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Grenoble closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Grenoble is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Namuhoranye defends it well.
Namuhoranye is looking for a sweep. Grenoble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namuhoranye trying to control from the bottom.
Namuhoranye wants to get back to full guard.
Grenoble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Namuhoranye gets back to full guard.
Namuhoranye 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#
Namuhoranye is keen to just control but Grenoble is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Namuhoranye seems to be working for a kimura but Grenoble defends the submission attempt.
Grenoble keeping hold of Namuhoranye's head, controlling as best he can.
Namuhoranye looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Grenoble wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Namuhoranye is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grenoble is just riding it out for now. Namuhoranye eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Namuhoranye seems to be looking for submissions.
Grenoble won't allow Namuhoranye to pass to mount. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Namuhoranye wants to control but Grenoble is keeping him busy.
Grenoble preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Grenoble wants to improve his position but Namuhoranye is controlling well.
Namuhoranye wants to free his trapped foot but Grenoble is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Namuhoranye wants to work for an arm triangle but Grenoble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Namuhoranye tries to pass to full mount but Grenoble defends it.
Grenoble is concentrating on defense, preventing Namuhoranye from advancing position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Namuhoranye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grenoble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Namuhoranye.
Grenoble is looking to improve his position.
Namuhoranye moves nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grenoble tries to buck Namuhoranye off but Namuhoranye is having none of it.
Namuhoranye trying to control the action but Grenoble is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isidore Namuhoranye dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Grenoble dives in and grabs Namuhoranye's left leg, looking for a takedown. Namuhoranye pushes down on Grenoble's head and hops out.
Namuhoranye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Grenoble manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Namuhoranye on his heels. He'll look to pass Namuhoranye's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Namuhoranye is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Namuhoranye wants to control from the top but Grenoble keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grenoble wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grenoble keeping full guard, as Namuhoranye tries to pass.
Grenoble keeping moving, preventing Namuhoranye from controlling successfully. #T1#
Grenoble has his hands on Namuhoranye's head, controlling the position.
Grenoble is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Namuhoranye is controlling him.
Namuhoranye trying to control but Grenoble is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Namuhoranye is pushing down on Grenoble's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grenoble is fighting to maintain full guard but Namuhoranye has managed to sneak the leg through.#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.
Namuhoranye is keen to just control but Grenoble is a slippery customer.
Namuhoranye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grenoble can do to turn this around?
Namuhoranye uses his free foot to push down on Grenoble's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grenoble. #SUB#
Namuhoranye working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Namuhoranye has control of Grenoble's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grenoble regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Namuhoranye wants to control the pace but Grenoble is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Grenoble wants to hold on but Namuhoranye pushes him away.
Grenoble regains half guard.
Namuhoranye trying to control the pace.
Grenoble wants to control but Namuhoranye is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Namuhoranye tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grenoble knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Namuhoranye is trying to control the action in half guard but Grenoble is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grenoble is doing well to control the position and prevent Namuhoranye from advancing to side control.
Namuhoranye passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grenoble!
Namuhoranye trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grenoble is wriggling around trying to escape.
Namuhoranye avoids the attempt from Grenoble to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isidore Namuhoranye dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Grenoble shoots in looking for a takedown but Namuhoranye manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grenoble's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Namuhoranye feinted with a counter takedown.
Namuhoranye defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grenoble.
Namuhoranye looks to land a combination but Grenoble avoids it well.
Namuhoranye misses with a straight right.
Grenoble misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Namuhoranye counters with a single leg into guard. Grenoble didn't expect that.
Namuhoranye advances position into side control!
Namuhoranye has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Grenoble!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namuhoranye tries to control but Grenoble wriggling away.
Grenoble flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T1#
Namuhoranye avoids the attempt from Grenoble to control.#SUB#
Namuhoranye has control of Grenoble's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grenoble regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Namuhoranye fails to move to back control.
Namuhoranye can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grenoble is looking to escape.
Namuhoranye is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grenoble is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grenoble tries to hold on but Namuhoranye postures up.
Namuhoranye is looking to work his way around to Grenoble's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Namuhoranye can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grenoble is looking to escape. #T3#
Namuhoranye avoids the attempt from Grenoble to control.
Namuhoranye trying to control but Grenoble is having none of it.
Isidore Namuhoranye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grenoble has given up his back. Will we see Namuhoranye going for some submissions?
Namuhoranye keeps control of the position as Grenoble tries to break free.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grenoble is keeping busy.
Isidore Namuhoranye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grenoble tries to break free.
Will Namuhoranye go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Grenoble is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grenoble prevents Namuhoranye from getting a body triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isidore Namuhoranye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Namuhoranye 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isidore Namuhoranye!
In defeat, Tyler Grenoble stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't my fight night'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Namuhoranye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Namuhoranye misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Namuhoranye misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyrone Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isidore Namuhoranye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Namuhoranye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson jabs Namuhoranye to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson lunges at Namuhoranye with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Namuhoranye's hand.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
Namuhoranye decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Namuhoranye is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Namuhoranye is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Namuhoranye is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Namuhoranye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Namuhoranye wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Namuhoranye passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Namuhoranye has an Americana. Johnson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Namuhoranye is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Namuhoranye hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Isidore Namuhoranye!
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