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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2018 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kim tries to clinch but Saadulaev is having none of it.
Saadulaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Kim. Kim gets slowly back to his feet.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but Saadulaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saadulaev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kim avoids the body shot from Saadulaev.
Kim steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kim fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Saadulaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kim is trying to push Saadulaev away but Saadulaev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kim avoids the elbow strike from Saadulaev, against the cage.
Kim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saadulaev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Halid Saadulaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woo Taehyung Kim.
Kim pushes Saadulaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Kim is trying to drag Saadulaev to the mat but Saadulaev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Saadulaev pulls guard successfully.
Saadulaev wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment.
Kim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saadulaev keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully. #T2#
Saadulaev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saadulaev throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Saadulaev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saadulaev throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
#TD#
Saadulaev feints and as Kim raises his hands in defense, Saadulaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saadulaev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saadulaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kim on the ground.
Saadulaev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Kim has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Saadulaev is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kim.
Kim is trying to buck Saadulaev off.
Saadulaev tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #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.#SUB#
Saadulaev swings around for an armbar but Kim sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Saadulaev's guard.
Saadulaev has control of Kim's left arm, preventing Kim from doing any damage.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Saadulaev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Saadulaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saadulaev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saadulaev tries to get out of the position.
Kim being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halid Saadulaev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saadulaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kim somewhat.
Saadulaev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saadulaev defends well and Kim ends up having to push Saadulaev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saadulaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Saadulaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Saadulaev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Kim makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Kim shoots in for a takedown but Saadulaev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Halid Saadulaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woo Taehyung Kim.#T1##CL#
Saadulaev takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Saadulaev manages to pull guard.
Kim takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Kim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saadulaev lands a decent punch to the body there.
Saadulaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kim is one step ahead there.
Kim wants to control from the top but Saadulaev keeps moving. #T2#
Saadulaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Saadulaev, not yet.
Kim wanted to stand there but Saadulaev had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kim wants to counter the offense by Saadulaev and move into the clinch position.
Saadulaev misses with a low kick. #TD#
Saadulaev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kim's guard.
Saadulaev is standing up over Kim. Kim looks to escape but Saadulaev dives into side control.
#REVB#
Kim can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Kim is trying to get back to his feet.
Kim stops Saadulaev from passing to mount.
Kim is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Saadulaev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Saadulaev lands a few punches from side control.
Saadulaev tries to get to his feet but Kim is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Saadulaev in his guard.
Saadulaev distracts Kim with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kim controls Saadulaev momentarily but Saadulaev frees himself.
Kim looking to control but Saadulaev passes into half guard.
Saadulaev wants to pass to mount but Kim is defending the position.
Kim looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Halid Saadulaev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saadulaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kim!
#CL#
Saadulaev closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Kim pulls Saadulaev into guard.
Saadulaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Saadulaev wants to stand but Kim is controlling his posture from full guard.
Saadulaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saadulaev lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Saadulaev won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Saadulaev is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Saadulaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saadulaev wants to stand but Kim is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Kim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saadulaev avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Saadulaev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kim did well to prevent Saadulaev getting side control.
Kim tries to kick Saadulaev off in order to stand up. Saadulaev Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kim sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kim trying to control but Saadulaev postures up.
#SUB#
Saadulaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kim sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Saadulaev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saadulaev tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kim. #SU#
Saadulaev postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kim to stand up.
Kim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saadulaev. That did some damage!
Kim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saadulaev defends it nicely.
Kim wants to clinch up but Saadulaev keeps it at a distance.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice body kick from Kim.
Woo Taehyung Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Saadulaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kim is looking to control Saadulaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kim avoid being mounted?
Saadulaev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Saadulaev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Halid Saadulaev.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saadulaev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halid Saadulaev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Saadulaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Lungiambula circles away.
Saadulaev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lungiambula.
Lungiambula scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Saadulaev closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Saadulaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lungiambula swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saadulaev.
Lungiambula slaps away a takedown attempt from Saadulaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Lungiambula bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saadulaev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lungiambula working away.
Lungiambula tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
Lungiambula fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lungiambula taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Saadulaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lungiambula wants to control but Saadulaev is keeping him busy.
Saadulaev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lungiambula throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lungiambula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saadulaev on the ground.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lungiambula connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saadulaev some visible discomfort.
Saadulaev is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Saadulaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Lungiambula is trying to get an arm triangle but Saadulaev is defending well.
Lungiambula is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Saadulaev will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Lungiambula wants to control but Saadulaev is keeping him busy.
Lungiambula lands an elbow.
Saadulaev can't do much from the bottom here.
Saadulaev is not content to let Lungiambula control the position.
Saadulaev stops Lungiambula from passing to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lungiambula tries to stand but Saadulaev is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lungiambula scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saadulaev is trying to stand back up but Lungiambula is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saadulaev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lungiambula controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saadulaev wants to improve his position but Lungiambula is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lungiambula landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lungiambula trying to control the action but Saadulaev is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalcha Lungiambula dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saadulaev misses with a takedown attempt - Lungiambula sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lungiambula wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Saadulaev. No joy for Lungiambula on that attempt.
Lungiambula throws a wild body kick that Saadulaev sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Saadulaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saadulaev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Lungiambula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Lungiambula drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Lungiambula looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev tries to buck Lungiambula off but Lungiambula is having none of it.#T1#
Saadulaev is not content to let Lungiambula control the position.
Saadulaev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Saadulaev is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lungiambula 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.
Saadulaev is looking for a sweep. Lungiambula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saadulaev trying to control here.
Lungiambula performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Saadulaev strikes from the bottom but Lungiambula uses the opportunity to move to side control.
#SU#
Lungiambula has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Lungiambula moves into range and clinches up with Saadulaev.
Lungiambula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saadulaev can do to turn this around?#BC#
Lungiambula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Lungiambula.
Lungiambula jabs at Saadulaev's body.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saadulaev.
Lungiambula fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lungiambula tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Saadulaev pushes Lungiambula up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Saadulaev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saadulaev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Saadulaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lungiambula manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lungiambula controls Saadulaev momentarily but Saadulaev frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lungiambula will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this 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 Dalcha Lungiambula will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lungiambula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saadulaev pinned against the cage. Saadulaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Saadulaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lungiambula napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Saadulaev advances to full mount.
Saadulaev looking to finish Lungiambula with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lungiambula!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lungiambula is trying desperately to improve position.
Saadulaev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T1#
Saadulaev prevents Lungiambula from getting the reversal.
Saadulaev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lungiambula is working to get back to half guard.
#SU2#
Saadulaev is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD#
Lungiambula fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saadulaev sprawls well initially but Lungiambula persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saadulaev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Saadulaev wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Lungiambula is working for a submission of some sort.
Lungiambula prevents Saadulaev from standing back up.
Saadulaev wants to improve his position but Lungiambula is controlling well.
#SUB#
Lungiambula wants to work for an arm triangle but Saadulaev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lungiambula is looking to take a break and control but Saadulaev is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.#T3#
Lungiambula shoots in but Saadulaev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saadulaev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dalcha Lungiambula is winning the standup battle so far.
Lungiambula shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saadulaev defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalcha Lungiambula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Saadulaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saadulaev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Saadulaev manages to break the clinch.
Lungiambula cracks a nice hook into Saadulaev's ribs.#T4##CL#
Lungiambula closes the distance and pushes Saadulaev back into the cage.
Lungiambula jumps guard but Saadulaev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lungiambula drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saadulaev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saadulaev prevents a body shot from Lungiambula. #TD2#
Saadulaev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Saadulaev keeping full guard, as Lungiambula tries to pass.
Saadulaev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Saadulaev looking for a guillotine here but Lungiambula defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halid Saadulaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lungiambula 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 29:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dalcha Lungiambula!
A determined Dalcha Lungiambula didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Wobble fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Saadulaev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wobble pushes down on Saadulaev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wobble throwing shots but Saadulaev is blocking nicely.
Wobble performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Saadulaev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saadulaev tries to get out of the position.
Wobble is nestled in close to Saadulaev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Saadulaev is trying to get back to full guard.
Wobble scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wobble lands with a punch from half guard.
Saadulaev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wobble scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wobble is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wobble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saadulaev is breathing heavily.
Wobble takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#
Saadulaev is rocked!
Wobble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oh Saadulaev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wobble scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wobble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Wobble. #T2#
Wobble perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
My spies in Island Safe Space inform me that Wobble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wobble drops an elbow to the side of Saadulaev's head.
Wobble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saadulaev has hold of Wobble's hands but Wobble slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wobble looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wobble lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Saadulaev! More strikes land and this one is all over! Wobble jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jah Wobble!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Creed throws a push kick but Saadulaev slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Saadulaev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Creed's guard.
Saadulaev is standing up over Creed. Creed looks to escape but Saadulaev dives into side control.
#REVR#
Creed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Saadulaev stalls from top position.
Saadulaev prevents Creed from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev advances to mount. #T1#
Creed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saadulaev with good strikes from the mount here!
Creed is working to get back to half guard.
Saadulaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saadulaev cracks Creed with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Saadulaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saadulaev manages to capitalize on a mistake by Creed to take his back!#T2#
Saadulaev throwing damaging strikes from the back! Creed could be in trouble here!
#SUB2#
Creed is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Saadulaev gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saadulaev controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Saadulaev working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Creed rolls, trying to escape but Saadulaev keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Creed is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Saadulaev.
#SUB2#
Saadulaev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Saadulaev is landing with strikes from the back.
Creed covers up after that shot from Saadulaev.
Saadulaev keeps control of the position as Creed tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Saadulaev 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, Creed has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Creed trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Saadulaev keeps control of the position easily here as Creed tries to buck him off.
Creed trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creed grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB2#
Creed preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Saadulaev.
You can see the frustration on Creed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halid Saadulaev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Creed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saadulaev is able to avoid easily.
Saadulaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Saadulaev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creed trying his best to control but Saadulaev has mounted him.
Creed is in a horrible position here. Saadulaev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Saadulaev controlling from mount.
Saadulaev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Saadulaev is working for a kimura but Creed is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saadulaev connects with a nice short shot to Creed's temple.
Saadulaev moves into full mount! Creed won't be happy about that!
Saadulaev controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Creed defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Saadulaev.
Saadulaev cracks Creed with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2#
Saadulaev controlling the pace for now.
Creed takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Halid Saadulaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Creed wants to control but Saadulaev is having none of it.
Saadulaev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Creed looks a forlorn figure.
Saadulaev working Creed over with strikes here.
Saadulaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Saadulaev goes for an armbar but Creed turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Creed. #T3#
Creed being controlled here momentarily.
Saadulaev wants to sweep here but Creed controlling him for the moment. #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.
Saadulaev has momentary wrist control but Creed slips an elbow through the middle.
Creed throws a big elbow that misses.
Creed prevents Saadulaev from getting back to his feet.
Saadulaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Creed is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saadulaev keeping moving, preventing Creed from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halid Saadulaev 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#
Creed misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Saadulaev counters with a single leg into guard. Creed didn't expect that.
Creed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Creed looking for a sweep. Not yet Creed, not yet.
Saadulaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Creed swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Saadulaev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Creed throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Saadulaev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saadulaev.
Saadulaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Creed is keeping the position for now.
Creed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saadulaev controls the pace.
Saadulaev working some strikes from top position.
Adonis Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saadulaev forces his way into half guard.
Saadulaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Saadulaev 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.
Saadulaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saadulaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saadulaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Saadulaev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saadulaev is pressing down on Creed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Creed is holding on for now.
Creed wants to get back to full guard.
Saadulaev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Creed! #SUB2#
Saadulaev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Creed is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Creed and Saadulaev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Creed trying to remain calm as Saadulaev controls from the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Saadulaev decides to stand up, so the ref orders Creed to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saadulaev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saadulaev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD2#
Saadulaev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Creed's guard.
Saadulaev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creed wants to stand and escape but Saadulaev is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halid Saadulaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saadulaev 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halid Saadulaev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Saadulaev keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Saadulaev clinches up against the cage.
Creed stalling in the clinch but Saadulaev improves position. #BC#
Saadulaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Creed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saadulaev defends it nicely.#TD#
Saadulaev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Creed throws Saadulaev to one side and escapes!
Creed goes for a double leg but Saadulaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saadulaev continues to drive forward.#CL#
Saadulaev rushes Creed and presses him up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Saadulaev wants the takedown. Creed is fighting it off but Saadulaev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Creed's guard against the cage.
Saadulaev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU#
Saadulaev stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Saadulaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saadulaev showed some decent athleticism there.
Creed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Creed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saadulaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saadulaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saadulaev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Creed trying to control the position.
Saadulaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Creed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saadulaev controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Creed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saadulaev is fending him off so far but Creed persists. Nope, Saadulaev circles away and we're back to standing.
Saadulaev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Halid Saadulaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Creed.
Saadulaev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saadulaev leaves Creed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Saadulaev feints and as Creed raises his hands in defense, Saadulaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Saadulaev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saadulaev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Saadulaev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Creed looking to control.
Saadulaev wants to pass the guard but Creed is keeping the position.
Creed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saadulaev is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creed working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halid Saadulaev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Saadulaev closes the distance and clinches.
Saadulaev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Creed goes for a takedown attempt but Saadulaev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saadulaev throws a head kick but Creed moves out of range.
Creed throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Saadulaev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Saadulaev has picked Creed up - he's going for a ride! Saadulaev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Creed kicks Saadulaev off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saadulaev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Creed.
A head kick misses from Creed.
Saadulaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Creed.
Creed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saadulaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saadulaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Creed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Creed dives in and grabs Saadulaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saadulaev pushes down on Creed's head and hops out.
Creed is looking to clinch.
Saadulaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Creed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Creed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Creed throws a leg kick but Saadulaev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Creed dives in and grabs Saadulaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saadulaev pushes down on Creed's head and hops out.
Saadulaev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Halid Saadulaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Creed.
Creed is breathing heavily.
Creed tries to close the distance and clinch but Saadulaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Saadulaev as Creed shoots in.#TD#
Saadulaev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Creed was covering up waiting for the punch and Saadulaev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Saadulaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Saadulaev is pushing down on Creed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Creed is fighting to maintain full guard but Saadulaev has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Saadulaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Creed pushes Saadulaev off looking to stand but Saadulaev dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Creed is pressing down on Saadulaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saadulaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Creed is keeping the position for now.
Saadulaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saadulaev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saadulaev prevents Creed from improving his position.
Saadulaev is thwarting Creed's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saadulaev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Creed is in trouble now - Saadulaev has advanced to mount!
Saadulaev prevents Creed from getting the reversal.
Saadulaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saadulaev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halid Saadulaev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saadulaev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Creed misses #TD#
and Saadulaev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saadulaev.
Saadulaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Creed looking to control.
#SUB#
Saadulaev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Creed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saadulaev, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Creed trying to control the position from guard on top but Saadulaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saadulaev pulls Creed in close to his closed guard and prevents Creed from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saadulaev wants to stand but Creed is controlling the position.
Saadulaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Creed can do to turn this around?
Saadulaev pulls Creed in close to his closed guard and prevents Creed from doing any damage or advancing position.
Adonis Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saadulaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Creed manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Creed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Creed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saadulaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saadulaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Creed is retaining full guard. #T3#
Saadulaev pushes down on Creed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saadulaev wants to stand up but Creed has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Creed wants to control but Saadulaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saadulaev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Creed tries to clinch but Saadulaev moves out of range.
Creed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saadulaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Creed connects with a body shot that sends Saadulaev's belly button to the back.#T4#
Creed looks for the body kick but Saadulaev saw that one coming.
Creed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Saadulaev scores with a takedown into Creed's guard.
Saadulaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Creed is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Saadulaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halid Saadulaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saadulaev 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halid Saadulaev!
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