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Event:
BFF 27: Cole vs. Matusov
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Stroev.
Balan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Balan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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.
Stroev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balan controls the pace.
Balan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stroev's guard.
Balan stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stroev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Balan jumps into side control!
Stroev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stroev tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Balan has an Americana. Stroev didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Balan is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Balan hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Silvio Balan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stroev tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams tries to counter by clinching up but Stroev breaks away and moves out of range.
Stroev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Stroev persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Stroev shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Stroev walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Stroev misses with a head kick.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Stroev tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Ted Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stroev.
Stroev slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroev dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Stroev's head and hops out.#T1#
Williams scores with a jab. Stroev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stroev tries to clinch up.
Williams stuns Stroev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stroev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Stroev can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Williams and Stroev drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Williams.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Williams!
Ted Williams got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stroev.
Khaibulaev appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Stroev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stroev just leaning against Khaibulaev, taking a breather.
Stroev tries to score a body lock takedown but Khaibulaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Stroev.
Stroev pressing his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khaibulaev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magomed Khaibulaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stroev.
Khaibulaev tries to break the clinch but Stroev is controlling the position. #T1##TD#
Khaibulaev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stroev regains guard immediately.
Khaibulaev trying to control but Stroev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Khaibulaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stroev keeping moving, preventing Khaibulaev from controlling successfully.
Khaibulaev 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. #T2#
Khaibulaev postures up in Stroev's guard and throws a big left but Stroev blocks it.
Khaibulaev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Khaibulaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khaibulaev controlling from the top position.
Khaibulaev trying to control but Stroev is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Stroev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Khaibulaev moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Stroev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khaibulaev misses with a body shot.
Stroev shoots for a double leg takedown but Khaibulaev sprawls well. He's pushed Stroev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Stroev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khaibulaev, pushing him back against the cage.
Stroev fails to pull guard.
Stroev keeps control of Khaibulaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stroev is pressed up against the cage. Khaibulaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stroev down to the mat. Stroev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khaibulaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Khaibulaev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Stroev moves into the clinch.
Khaibulaev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stroev is defending well.#BC2#
Stroev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Stroev clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Stroev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Stroev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khaibulaev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Khaibulaev is positioning himself well to prevent Stroev advancing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stroev thows a huge punch but Khaibulaev dodges it nicely.
Stroev controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stroev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Khaibulaev looks for a takedown but Stroev sprawls well.
Stroev with the counter takedown but Khaibulaev avoids it easily.
Stroev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stroev shoots in but no luck this time.
Stroev misses with a takedown attempt - Khaibulaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stroev throws a leg kick but Khaibulaev checks it.
Khaibulaev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomed Khaibulaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stroev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Khaibulaev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khaibulaev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stroev up against the cage.
Stroev gets underhooks to prevent Khaibulaev's takedown attempt.
#T1##TD#
Khaibulaev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stroev is looking to get back to is feet but Khaibulaev passes into side control.
#SUB#
Khaibulaev is working to tighten his grip on Stroev's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Stroev has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Khaibulaev is really squeezing tight and eventually Stroev passes out! Khaibulaev breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Magomed Khaibulaev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Stroev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Stroev breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Silawanto gets tackled into the cage by Stroev. Stroev maintains the clinch.
Silawanto is trying to pull guard but Stroev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silawanto tries a body shot but Stroev blocks it.
Silawanto tries to score a body lock takedown but Stroev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Stroev pulls Silawanto into guard.
#SUB#
Stroev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silawanto is aware though and is defending well.
Silawanto trying to control but Stroev is working from the bottom.
Stroev managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silawanto. #T1#
Silawanto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stroev trying to keep a closed guard but Silawanto is proving a slippery customer.
Stroev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stroev continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Stroev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stroev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stroev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silawanto on the ground.#T2#
Stroev trying to control but Silawanto is working from the bottom. #SU#
Stroev gets to his feet - Silawanto follows without any prompting. #TD#
Stroev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silawanto's half guard.
Silawanto is trying to escape back to his feet but Stroev uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Stroev scores with punches from side control. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Silawanto can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Stroev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silawanto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silawanto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stroev is controlling the pace.
Silawanto tries to get to full guard but Stroev has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silawanto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stroev.
Silawanto works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Stroev 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stroev 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#
Silawanto tries for a takedown but Stroev circles away easily#CL#
and Stroev counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Stroev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Stroev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stroev tries to stand but Silawanto is controlling from the bottom.
Stroev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silawanto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silawanto trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stroev wants to control from the top but Silawanto keeps moving.
Stroev's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Silawanto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stroev controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stroev wanted to stand there but Silawanto had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Stroev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silawanto's half guard.
Stroev tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silawanto. #T2#
Stroev trying to mount his opponent but Silawanto defends it.
Silawanto wants to improve his position but Stroev is controlling well.
Stroev trying to mount his opponent but Silawanto defends it.
Stroev is taking a breather. Silawanto 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.#SUB#
Stroev is looking for a kimura but Silawanto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stroev to get the leverage. #T3#
Stroev prevents Silawanto from standing back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silawanto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stroev. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silawanto throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Stroev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Stroev stands and steps away. Silawanto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Silawanto gets caught flat footed, as Stroev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stroev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stroev wants to get up but he can't break Silawanto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Victor Stroev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stroev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroev trying to control the position from guard on top but Silawanto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Silawanto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stroev defends well.
Stroev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silawanto can do to turn this around?
Silawanto is breathing heavily.#T4#
Stroev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stroev won't allow Silawanto to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stroev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stroev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Silawanto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stroev wants to control from the top but Silawanto keeps moving.
Stroev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silawanto keeps working. #T1#
Stroev working away.
Stroev is staying tight to Silawanto's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Stroev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Stroev swings around for an armbar but Silawanto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stroev's guard.
Stroev keeping moving, preventing Silawanto from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Stroev has his foot on Silawanto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silawanto works his way back into a safe position though.
Stroev is controlling Silawanto's posture.
Stroev looking for a sweep. Not yet Stroev, not yet.
Stroev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stroev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Silawanto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stroev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silawanto has managed to get both his arms back between Stroev's legs - danger averted.
Stroev pulls Silawanto in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Silawanto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Victor Stroev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Stroev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stroev lands in his opponent's guard.
Stroev looking to pass the guard.
Stroev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stroev postures up.
#T4#
Stroev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stroev trying to control but Silawanto is working from the bottom.
Stroev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stroev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silawanto's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Agung Silawanto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Stroev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silawanto scores with a three punch combo!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agung Silawanto.
I think Stroev 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Stroev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Kohli darts in trying to clinch
and Stroev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kohli scores with a hook.
Kohli wants to clinch.
Stroev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kohli looks to clinch #TD2#
and Stroev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stroev slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Stroev is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kohli is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Stroev!
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Event:
BFF 8: Brophy vs. McLaughlin
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Stroev throws a body kick that misses.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Stroev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith blocks a head kick by Stroev.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Stroev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Stroev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith trying to control but Stroev postures up.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stroev is one step ahead there.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stroev is controlling him. #T1#
Stroev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stroev content to stall in guard here.
Stroev looking to pass the guard.
Stroev controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Stroev clinches.
Smith wants to break free but Stroev has control.
#TD#
Stroev successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU2#
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stroev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Stroev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Stroev counters with a takedown into side control.
Stroev controlling the position.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stroev looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stroev defends it easily.#T4#
Stroev throws a big elbow that misses.
Stroev is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stroev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stroev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stroev prevents Smith from getting back to his feet. #T5#
Stroev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stroev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Stroev throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Stroev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith is trying to keep Stroev in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stroev.
Stroev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Stroev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Stroev getting side control.#T6##ES2#
Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stroev is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the ropes.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Stroev.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stroev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stroev has him pressed against the ropes.
Stroev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Stroev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stroev is breathing heavily.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Stroev gets an underhook and turns Smith into the ropes.
Stroev tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the ropes.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stroev jumps guard but Smith stands there with Stroev around his waist. Stroev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T7#
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Stroev decides to pull guard.
Smith passes into half guard.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stroev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stroev defends it well. #T8#
Stroev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stroev defends it well. #SUB2#
Stroev is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Stroev tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Stroev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#T9#
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount! #SU2#
Smith stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Stroev scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.#ES2#
Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Victor Stroev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stroev slips under a jab.
Stroev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Stroev gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Smith sneaks out the side door and pushes Stroev away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Stroev wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Stroev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Adam Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroev not doing much here.
#T1#
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stroev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stroev's back!
Stroev tries to break free.
Smith not allowing Stroev to control his hands. #SUB2#
Smith is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Stroev taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Smith!
Adam Smith 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: Mar 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Victor Stroev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Victor Stroev sprawls well. Victor Stroev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Victor Stroev gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Victor Stroev moves into range and clinches up with Victor Stroev.
Victor Stroev wants to take the fight to the mat but Victor Stroev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Victor Stroev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Victor Stroev is trying to keep an underhook but Victor Stroev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Victor Stroev tries to get to full guard but Victor Stroev has control of the leg.
Victor Stroev wants to control but Victor Stroev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor Stroev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Victor Stroev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Victor Stroev is looking to improve his position.
Victor Stroev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Victor Stroev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Victor Stroev is nestled in close to Victor Stroev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Victor Stroev striking from the bottom.
Victor Stroev controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Victor Stroev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Victor Stroev is trying to get back to full guard.#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.
Victor Stroev stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Victor Stroev manages to get to full guard.
Victor Stroev trying to control but Victor Stroev is working from the bottom.
Victor Stroev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Victor Stroev tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Victor Stroev gets to his feet. Victor Stroev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##CL#
Victor Stroev rushes Victor Stroev and presses him up against the cage.
Victor Stroev is trying to pull guard but Victor Stroev has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Victor Stroev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Victor Stroev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Victor Stroev as Victor Stroev shoots in.
Victor Stroev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stroev.
Victor Stroev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Victor Stroev misses with a few strikes there.
Victor Stroev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Victor Stroev counters with a shoot takedown. Victor Stroev fights it but they end up in guard.
Victor Stroev is trying to keep Victor Stroev in close.
Victor Stroev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Victor Stroev seems keen to control Victor Stroev's posture.#T4#
Victor Stroev 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#
Victor Stroev is concentrating on defense, preventing Victor Stroev from advancing position.
Victor Stroev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Victor Stroev jumps into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Victor Stroev wants to stand but Victor Stroev has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Victor Stroev working the strikes but Victor Stroev uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Stroev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Victor Stroev gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Victor Stroev throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The fight stays on the outside here - Victor Stroev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Victor Stroev has Victor Stroev up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Victor Stroev pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Victor Stroev has his foot on Victor Stroev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Victor Stroev works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Victor Stroev wants to control from the top but Victor Stroev keeps moving.
Victor Stroev controls Victor Stroev momentarily but Victor Stroev frees himself. #T1#
Victor Stroev trying to control but Victor Stroev is working from the bottom.
Victor Stroev wanted to stand there but Victor Stroev had control of the position.
Victor Stroev stopping the sweep attempt from Victor Stroev.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Victor Stroev tries to clinch up but Victor Stroev circles away and keeps his distance.
Victor Stroev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Victor Stroev.
As Victor Stroev looks to move away, Victor Stroev throws a big counter combo but Victor Stroev just gets out of the way.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Victor Stroev or perhaps it was just good defense by Victor Stroev, which made it look bad.
Victor Stroev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Victor Stroev is fending him off so far but Victor Stroev persists. Nope, Victor Stroev circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Victor Stroev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Victor Stroev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Victor Stroev regains guard.
Victor Stroev can't keep his opponent in guard - Victor Stroev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Victor Stroev is refusing to be controlled, as Victor Stroev sits in half guard.
Victor Stroev tries to roll over but Victor Stroev keeps him under control.#T3#
Victor Stroev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Victor Stroev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Victor Stroev keeping moving, preventing Victor Stroev from controlling successfully.
Victor Stroev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Victor Stroev tries to free his leg and advance position but Victor Stroev is retaining full guard.
Victor Stroev stopping the sweep attempt from Victor Stroev.
Victor Stroev being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Victor Stroev trying to control but Victor Stroev is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Victor Stroev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Victor Stroev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Victor Stroev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Victor Stroev as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Stroev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Victor Stroev takes a swing at Victor Stroev's ribcage but misses.
Victor Stroev shoots for a takedown but Victor Stroev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Victor Stroev has Victor Stroev up against the cage in a clinch.
Victor Stroev jumps guard but Victor Stroev stands there with Victor Stroev around his waist. Victor Stroev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stroev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Victor Stroev pushes Victor Stroev up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Victor Stroev manages to pull guard.
Victor Stroev throws a big elbow that misses.
Victor Stroev wants to stand up but Victor Stroev is controlling him.
Victor Stroev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Victor Stroev passes Victor Stroev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor Stroev trying to control here.
#SUB#
Victor Stroev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
Victor Stroev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Victor Stroev pulls his head out easily.
Victor Stroev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Victor Stroev wants to free his trapped foot but Victor Stroev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Victor Stroev trying to control the pace. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Victor Stroev is trying to control but can't.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Victor Stroev tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Victor Stroev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Victor Stroev lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Victor Stroev looking to sit in guard and control but Victor Stroev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Victor Stroev has gone for a leg lock! Victor Stroev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Victor Stroev's guard.#REVR##T3#
Victor Stroev keeping moving, preventing Victor Stroev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Victor Stroev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Victor Stroev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Victor Stroev has managed to get both his arms back between Victor Stroev's legs - danger averted.
Victor Stroev is looking to stand up but Victor Stroev isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Victor Stroev working for a triangle but Victor Stroev defends it easily.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Victor Stroev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Victor Stroev defends well.
Victor Stroev looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Victor Stroev wanted to stand there but Victor Stroev had control of the position.
Victor Stroev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Stroev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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 Victor Stroev.
Well Victor Stroev 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Stroev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Khaibulaev tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Stroev moves into the clinch successfully.
Stroev is looking for a takedown.
Stroev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stroev slows down the pace here.
Khaibulaev is trying to break the clinch but Stroev is controlling him.#TD2#
Stroev gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Khaibulaev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stroev is on him like a limpet, forcing Khaibulaev back against the cage.
Khaibulaev working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Stroev is fighting off a takedown attempt but Khaibulaev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stroev to the mat. Stroev regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroev keeping moving, preventing Khaibulaev from controlling successfully.
Khaibulaev scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Khaibulaev pushes down on Stroev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Khaibulaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Khaibulaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stroev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khaibulaev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Khaibulaev lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khaibulaev trying to control the pace. #T2#
Stroev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khaibulaev is working away from the top position though.
Stroev wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroev wants to sweep but Khaibulaev has passed to side control!
Khaibulaev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3##SUB#
Khaibulaev is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Stroev is trying to escape and Khaibulaev transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Stroev is forced to tap! Nice work there by Khaibulaev! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magomed Khaibulaev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Stroev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Swanson on his heels. He'll look to pass Swanson's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Stroev wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.
Stroev 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.
Swanson controls Stroev momentarily but Stroev frees himself.
Stroev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Swanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Swanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES#
Swanson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stroev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stroev lands in his opponent's guard.
Swanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Stroev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stroev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Swanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stroev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swanson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stroev 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.
Let's hope that Stroev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stroev prevents Swanson from getting back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Swanson working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Stroev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stroev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Swanson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Swanson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Swanson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stroev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Stroev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stroev trying to control the pace.
Stroev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stroev seems to be looking for submissions.
Swanson is looking to escape.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Swanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stroev.
Swanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES#
Swanson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stroev is on him like a limpet, forcing Swanson back against the cage.#TD2#
Stroev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stroev controls the position.
Stroev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stroev lands a few punches from side control.#ES#
Swanson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Stroev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Swanson trying to hold on to Stroev's head to control him but Stroev postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Stroev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Stroev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Swanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stroev 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.
Swanson missing with punches from the bottom.
Stroev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroev controlling the action here.
Swanson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Swanson trying to control from the bottom.
Stroev stalling.
Stroev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Swanson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Swanson pushes Stroev off looking to stand but Stroev dives back in and keeps control.
Stroev trying to control the pace.
Stroev wants to take a breather but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson pushes Stroev off looking to stand but Stroev dives back in and keeps control.
#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.
Stroev slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Swanson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stroev is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swanson working a defensive guard here.
Stroev prevents Swanson from getting back to his feet.
Stroev is in close to Swanson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Swanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Stroev looking to pass the guard.
Stroev passes Swanson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Stroev seems content to control.#SUB2#
Stroev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Stroev seems content to control.
Stroev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swanson.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet but Stroev is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stroev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Swanson looking to control.
Stroev 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.
Stroev is looking to stand up but Swanson won't let him.
Stroev wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swanson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stroev defends well and Swanson ends up having to push Stroev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stroev stuffs the takedown attempt from Swanson. Swanson gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Stroev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stroev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Stroev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Swanson is trying to maintain the position but Stroev is very close to passing his half guard.
Stroev content to control rather than advance.
Swanson is trying to stand.
Stroev tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Swanson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stroev is controlling him.
Stroev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stroev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stroev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stroev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stroev wanted to stand there but Swanson had control of the position. #ES#
Swanson pushes Stroev off and scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson goes for a double leg but Stroev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stroev continues to drive forward.#CL#
Swanson clinches up with Stroev and pushes him back against the cage.
Stroev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Swanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stroev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Stroev prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Stroev tightens his grip and picks Swanson up, before dumping him to the ground. Swanson manages to land in guard.
Stroev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stroev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Swanson's guard.
Swanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stroev's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stroev has wrist control.
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.
Stroev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stroev keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Stroev is wriggling around but Swanson manages to pass to half guard.
Stroev controlling the position for now.
Stroev wants to improve his position but Swanson is controlling well.
Stroev wants to get back to full guard but Swanson has passed into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stroev trying his best to control but Swanson has mounted him.
Swanson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Swanson moves to the back position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stroev is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendall Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stroev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Stroev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Stroev stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroev was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Stroev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stroev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volkov is able to avoid easily.
Volkov thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Stroev has closed the distance and engaged Volkov in a clinch.
#BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Volkov throws a head kick that Stroev semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Stroev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stroev is struggling to control the position.
Stroev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov throws a low kick but Stroev moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Stroev rushes Volkov and presses him up against the cage.
Volkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Volkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stroev's efforts to push away.#T1#
Volkov is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stroev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stroev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volkov's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Stroev has picked Volkov up - he's going for a ride! Stroev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Volkov trying to control but Stroev postures up.
Volkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stroev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Stroev controlling the action here.
Stroev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Volkov wants to control but Stroev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stroev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Volkov missing with punches from the bottom.
Volkov wants to control but Stroev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Stroev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Stroev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Volkov's half guard.#T4#
Stroev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Volkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stroev is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Stroev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stroev 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#
Volkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Stroev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stroev.
Stroev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stroev misses with an elbow over the top.
Stroev has Volkov pressed against the cage, preventing Volkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Stroev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stroev manages to end up in side control.
Volkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Stroev moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Stroev decides to stand back up. Stroev steps back and let's Volkov get back to his feet.#T1#
Stroev shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stroev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aleksandr Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkov throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Stroev counters with a shoot takedown. Volkov fights it but they end up in guard.
Volkov is wriggling around but Stroev manages to pass to half guard.
Stroev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REVR#
Well, if Stroev 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.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but Stroev is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Stroev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stroev wants to stand but Volkov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Stroev moves into full mount! Volkov won't be happy about that!
Victor Stroev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stroev avoids the attempt from Volkov to control.#T3#
Volkov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Stroev breaks from Volkov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stroev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Volkov wants to control but Stroev is having none of it.
Stroev unloading with bombs!
Volkov tries to hold on but Stroev postures up.
Stroev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Volkov?
#T4#
Volkov can't escape the position.
Stroev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stroev with shots to the head and body - Volkov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stroev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Stroev has hold of Volkov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Volkov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stroev landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stroev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov looks to land a combination. Stroev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Stroev avoids it well. #CL2#
Stroev darts in and clinches Volkov up against the cage.
Stroev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Stroev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stroev. #CL2#
Stroev drives through and clinches with Volkov against the cage.
#TD2#
Stroev pulls guard.
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.#SUB2#
Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stroev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Volkov is controlling him.
Volkov throwing strikes from guard but Stroev blocks nicely. #T1#
Stroev wants to sweep but no luck.
Stroev looking to control.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Stroev keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stroev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Volkov defends it easily.
Stroev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Volkov is controlling him. #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.
Stroev is pulling down on Volkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Volkov, at least for the moment.
Volkov trying to control but Stroev is working from the bottom.
Stroev managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volkov tries to clinch up#TD2#
so Stroev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Volkov looking to control but Stroev passes into half guard.
Volkov trying to control but Stroev postures up.
Stroev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Volkov punching from the bottom.
Volkov trying to control here.
Stroev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Stroev seems to be working for a kimura but Volkov defends the submission attempt.
Stroev prevents Volkov from standing back up.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but Stroev is very close to passing his half guard.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stroev content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Stroev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stroev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Stroev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Stroev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Stroev trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Magomedov postures up.
Stroev wants to hit a switch here but Magomedov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stroev there!
Magomedov tries to control but Stroev wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroev is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Magomedov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stroev tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov cracks Stroev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Stroev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Magomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stroev wants to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Stroev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
Magomedov working the ground and pound effectively.
Stroev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Magomedov prevents Stroev from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov looking to control but Stroev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Stroev to control.
Magomedov looking to control but Stroev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #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.
Magomedov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stroev tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.#SUB2#
Stroev tries to improve his position but Magomedov has taken his back! Magomedov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Stroev tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Magomedov pushes Stroev away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rashid Magomedov!
After the big win, Rashid Magomedov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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