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Event:
Bust up by the Beach
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Ambe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farooqi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ambe misses with a looping left.
Farooqi is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD#
Farooqi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Farooqi wants to control but Ambe is keeping him busy.
Farooqi is looking to advance position but Ambe won't allow it.
Farooqi throwing shots but Ambe is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe is staying active underneath Farooqi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ambe gets back to full guard.
Farooqi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Ambe has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Farooqi doesn't defend quickly enough and Ambe has managed to lock this one up! Can Farooqi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ambe on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Har Ambe!
After the fight, Har Ambe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Volkanovski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Volkanovski lands the left hand.
Volkanovski tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Farooqi counters with a shoot takedown. Volkanovski fights it but they end up in guard.
Farooqi wants to pass the guard but Volkanovski is keeping the position.
Volkanovski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Farooqi throws a big elbow that misses.
Farooqi throwing strikes but missing.
Farooqi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farooqi 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. #T1#
Volkanovski wants to stand up but Farooqi is controlling him.
Volkanovski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Farooqi stands up over Volkanovski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Farooqi is looking to work some ground and pound but Volkanovski has wrist control.
Volkanovski trying to keep a closed guard but Farooqi is proving a slippery customer.
Volkanovski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Farooqi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Farooqi is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Farooqi looking to score a takedown here. Volkanovski is defending well but Farooqi drives through and ends up in Volkanovski's guard.
Farooqi wants to pass the guard but Volkanovski is keeping the position.#SUB#
Farooqi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farooqi 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. #SUB2#
Farooqi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Volkanovski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Farooqi has Volkanovski in his guard.#REVR##T3#
Farooqi has control of Volkanovski's left arm, preventing Volkanovski from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkanovski throwing strikes from guard but Farooqi blocks nicely.
Farooqi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkanovski is one step ahead there.
Farooqi keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volkanovski tries to stand but Farooqi is controlling from the bottom.
Farooqi is looking to sweep but instead, Volkanovski has passed into half guard.
Farooqi is controlling Volkanovski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Farooqi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkanovski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdul Farooqi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Volkanovski has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Farooqi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Farooqi.
Volkanovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Farooqi pulls guard successfully.
Farooqi looking for a sweep. Not yet Farooqi, not yet. #SUB2#
Farooqi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Volkanovski wants to control from the top but Farooqi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Farooqi is looking for a triangle but Volkanovski pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Farooqi keeping moving, preventing Volkanovski from controlling successfully.
Farooqi controlling the position.#ES2#
Farooqi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Volkanovski is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Farooqi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Farooqi happy to just control the position for now.
Volkanovski tries to bench press Farooqi off him but Farooqi keeps the position.
Farooqi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Farooqi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Volkanovski trying to remain calm as Farooqi controls from the top position.
Volkanovski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Farooqi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Volkanovski trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Farooqi in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Volkanovski trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Farooqi drives through and clinches with Volkanovski against the cage.
Volkanovski wants to stall.
#TD2#
Farooqi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Farooqi controlling from side mount.
Volkanovski struggling a bit here.#T4#
Farooqi tries to move to full mount but Volkanovski actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Farooqi 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Farooqi lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Farooqi stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Farooqi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Farooqi moves into the clinch.
Volkanovski tries to throw a body punch but Farooqi avoids it by throwing Volkanovski back against the cage.
Farooqi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Volkanovski is working for takedown but Farooqi is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Farooqi has hold of one of Volkanovski's legs. Volkanovski is fighting the takedown attempt but Farooqi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Farooqi throws an elbow that misses. Volkanovski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Farooqi's guard. Nice move by Volkanovski!#REVR#
Farooqi pulls Volkanovski in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski wants to control from the top but Farooqi keeps moving.
Farooqi wants to sweep here but Volkanovski controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Volkanovski tries to stand but Farooqi is controlling from the bottom.
Farooqi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farooqi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farooqi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Volkanovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Farooqi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Farooqi holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Farooqi 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Volkanovski with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Farooqi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Farooqi lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Farooqi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Farooqi holds on and takes a little breather.
Volkanovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Farooqi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Volkanovski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Volkanovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farooqi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Volkanovski stops Farooqi from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volkanovski throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Farooqi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Volkanovski!
Volkanovski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Farooqi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Farooqi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farooqi slips a nice elbow through Volkanovski's hands, connecting with Volkanovski's forehead.
Bradford Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdul Farooqi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Volkanovski is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Farooqi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Farooqi 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Farooqi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1#
El Derabani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Farooqi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Derabani dives in and grabs Farooqi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farooqi pushes down on El Derabani's head and hops out.
El Derabani leaves Farooqi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Farooqi.
El Derabani lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Farooqi looks to score with a jab to the body but El Derabani is just out of range.
Farooqi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Farooqi pushes El Derabani up against the cage in a clinch.
El Derabani is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Farooqi is defending well.
Abdul Farooqi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izzedin El Derabani.
Farooqi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. El Derabani just stands there and leans against the cage.
El Derabani is looking for a takedown.
El Derabani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Farooqi after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Farooqi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as El Derabani walks away with a smile on his face. Farooqi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Farooqi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Farooqi trying to stand up but can't free himself from El Derabani's guard.
El Derabani can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farooqi controls the pace.
El Derabani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farooqi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Farooqi controlling from the top position. #T2#
Farooqi is pushing down on El Derabani's leg trying to pass to half guard. El Derabani is fighting to maintain full guard but Farooqi has managed to sneak the leg through.
El Derabani is trying to stand.
Farooqi trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Farooqi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed El Derabani's head.
Well, if Farooqi 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.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Farooqi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Farooqi with a poor takedown
and El Derabani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Farooqi thinking.
El Derabani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farooqi avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Farooqi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. El Derabani was covering up waiting for the punch and Farooqi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
El Derabani is looking to stand back up but Farooqi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by El Derabani. #T4##REVB#
Farooqi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Farooqi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Farooqi there.
Farooqi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Derabani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farooqi scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Farooqi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from El Derabani. #TD#
Farooqi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Abdul Farooqi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
El Derabani pushes Farooqi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Farooqi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Farooqi stands up and beckons El Derabani to his feet.
Farooqi misses with a right hand
and Farooqi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farooqi misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
El Derabani gets tackled into the cage by Farooqi. Farooqi maintains the clinch.
Farooqi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but El Derabani pulls him back up using the underhooks.
El Derabani tries to pull guard but Farooqi won't allow it.
Farooqi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. El Derabani just stands there and leans against the cage.
El Derabani is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Farooqi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farooqi is trying to break the clinch but El Derabani is controlling him.
Farooqi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but El Derabani is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Farooqi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Derabani stops a takedown attempt from Farooqi.
El Derabani wants to stall.
Farooqi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El Derabani gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Farooqi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Farooqi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but El Derabani has him pressed against the cage.
El Derabani wants to take the fight to the mat but Farooqi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Farooqi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farooqi goes for a takedown in the clinch but El Derabani prevents it.
Farooqi goes for a takedown in the clinch but El Derabani prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
El Derabani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farooqi pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from El Derabani.
El Derabani swats away the attempt to clinch by Farooqi.
El Derabani fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Farooqi gets a double leg takedown into El Derabani's guard.
El Derabani looking to control.
Farooqi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Derabani can do to turn this around?#T3#
Farooqi stays in close to El Derabani's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
El Derabani looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Farooqi has picked El Derabani up and slammed him! El Derabani can't keep hold of the triangle and Farooqi manages to pass to side control!
Farooqi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for El Derabani!
Farooqi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
El Derabani tries to reverse the position but Farooqi maintains control.
Farooqi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
El Derabani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farooqi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A nice elbow there by Farooqi.
El Derabani avoids a series of strikes thrown by Farooqi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farooqi controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Farooqi dominated that second round.
That's time! Farooqi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Farooqi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farooqi dives in for a single leg takedown but El Derabani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
El Derabani tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Izzedin El Derabani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Derabani fails with an attempt to clinch.
El Derabani tries for a takedown but Farooqi circles away easily#CL#
and Farooqi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
El Derabani keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Farooqi's efforts to push away.
Farooqi keeps control of El Derabani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Farooqi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as El Derabani walks away with a smile on his face. Farooqi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Farooqi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farooqi moves in looking to clinch but El Derabani pushes him off.#TD#
El Derabani gets caught flat footed, as Farooqi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Farooqi wanted to stand there but El Derabani had control of the position.
Farooqi works over El Derabani with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Farooqi stays in close to El Derabani's body and controls the position.
Farooqi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Farooqi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Farooqi lands an elbow.
Farooqi grinds an elbow into El Derabani's temple.
El Derabani throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #T2#
El Derabani is trying to escape the position but Farooqi is controlling the position.
Farooqi working the ground and pound but El Derabani is defending the strikes.
El Derabani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Farooqi advances to full mount.
Farooqi working the ground and pound effectively.
Farooqi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Farooqi controlling from mount.
Farooqi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can El Derabani hang on?
Farooqi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. El Derabani can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Farooqi with a couple of short strikes.
Farooqi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Farooqi content just to control the position here. #T4#
El Derabani can't escape the position.
Farooqi looking to finish El Derabani with some ground and pound. This is bad for El Derabani!
Farooqi controlling his opponent.
Farooqi unloading with bombs!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farooqi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
El Derabani is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Farooqi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farooqi, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Farooqi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Shinji shoots in looking for a takedown. Farooqi tries to sprawl out of it but Shinji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Farooqi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Farooqi with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Farooqi closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Shinji's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shinji is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Farooqi pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farooqi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farooqi is still trying to improve position.
Shinji pushes down on Farooqi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Shinji is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Shinji is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Farooqi is looking to improve his position.
Shinji moves nicely into side control.
Farooqi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shinji trying to control the action but Farooqi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farooqi controls the position for a moment.
Shinji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farooqi keeps working. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Farooqi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Farooqi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Farooqi looks to move to half guard but instead Shinji has passed into mount! Damn!
Farooqi tries to hold on but Shinji pushes him away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shinji prevents Farooqi from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Farooqi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Farooqi wants to hold on but Shinji pushes him away.
Farooqi tries to buck Shinji off but he can't manage it.
Shinji connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Farooqi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Farooqi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shinji trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farooqi tries to reverse the position but Shinji maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasaki Shinji dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shinji tries to close the distance and clinch but Farooqi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shinji shoots in looking for a takedown but Farooqi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shinji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shinji shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farooqi but Farooqi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shinji shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farooqi pinned against the cage. Farooqi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasaki Shinji. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Farooqi drives through and clinches with Shinji against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Farooqi successfully pulls guard.
Farooqi keeping moving, preventing Shinji from controlling successfully.
Farooqi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Farooqi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shinji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB2#
Farooqi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shinji is aware though and is defending well.
Farooqi keeping moving, preventing Shinji from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Farooqi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shinji slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shinji working the ground and pound from side control.
Shinji tries to stand but Farooqi is controlling his head.
Shinji lands a decent elbow from side control.
Farooqi controls the position for a moment.
Sasaki Shinji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shinji trying to control the position but Farooqi is working away. #T3#
Farooqi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shinji is looking to take a break and control but Farooqi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shinji is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Farooqi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Farooqi tries to escape but Shinji is in control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Farooqi clinches up against the cage.#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.
Shinji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farooqi's elbow. #TD2#
Farooqi pulls Shinji into guard.
Farooqi trying to control the position here.
Farooqi wants to hit a switch here but Shinji passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Farooqi there!
A nice elbow there by Shinji.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shinji tries to control but Farooqi wriggling away.
Farooqi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abdul Farooqi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Shinji throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Farooqi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shinji trying to control the position.
Farooqi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinji looking to control.
#T1#
Farooqi cracks Shinji with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Shinji is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farooqi is aware though and is defending well.
Farooqi throwing strikes but missing.
Farooqi trying to move into half guard but instead Shinji has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Farooqi pulls Shinji in close to his closed guard and prevents Shinji from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shinji won't allow Farooqi to sweep him here. #T2#
Farooqi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Farooqi pulls Shinji in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Farooqi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shinji 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 Farooqi.
Farooqi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shinji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farooqi keeps working. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Farooqi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shinji.#CL2#
Farooqi clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Shinji manages to pull guard.
Shinji keeping full guard, as Farooqi tries to pass. #T4#
Shinji trying to control the position.
Farooqi tries to free his leg and advance position but Shinji is retaining full guard.
Farooqi with a nice head shot there.
Shinji trying to keep a closed guard but Farooqi is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farooqi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdul Farooqi.
I think Farooqi 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jonhson.
Jonhson tries to clinch but Farooqi is having none of it.
Jonhson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Farooqi tries to avoid it but Jonhson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Farooqi to the ground. Farooqi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Farooqi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Farooqi darts in and clinches Jonhson up against the cage.#TD#
Farooqi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Farooqi working the strikes but Jonhson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jonhson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farooqi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farooqi's back!
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!
Jonhson is looking to control Farooqi but Farooqi is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Farooqi 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 Jonhson gets his way!
Farooqi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jonhson on the ground.
Jonhson wants to control but Farooqi is keeping busy.#T1##SUB2#
Jonhson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Farooqi is defending well but eventually Jonhson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Farooqi has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mohammed Jonhson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Farooqi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Farooqi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bull manages to work his way to half guard, despite Farooqi's best efforts.#SUB2#
Bull looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bull looking for submissions off his back.
Bull is pressing down on Farooqi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bull can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Bull has an active guard here but Farooqi has managed to pass into half guard.
Farooqi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bull defending well though.
Bull has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bull actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bull is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farooqi pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Bull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bull flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Farooqi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Bull looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bull actively working from the bottom here.
Bull tries to get to full guard but Farooqi has control of the leg.
Bull slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Farooqi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farooqi is looking to stand up but Bull won't let him.
Bull throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Farooqi is looking to stand up but Bull won't let him. #SUB2#
Farooqi is sitting in close to Bull's body. Bull has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Farooqi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Farooqi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bull.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chief Bull!
Chief Bull 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: Apr 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Bull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bull throws a big shot that misses.
Farooqi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bull manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Farooqi clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Farooqi.#TD#
Farooqi tightens his grip and picks Bull up, before dumping him to the ground. Bull manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Bull is looking for a triangle but Farooqi pushes his legs off easily.
Farooqi wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
Farooqi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Farooqi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bull to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Farooqi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bull pulls down on the head and he's put Farooqi to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chief Bull!
Chief Bull decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Graves coming out on top.
Farooqi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farooqi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Farooqi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Graves is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at King Of Pain, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Graves wants to improve his position but Farooqi is controlling well.
Graves is trying to maintain the position but Farooqi is very close to passing his half guard.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Farooqi has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves has a hand on Farooqi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Farooqi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Farooqi unloading with bombs!
Farooqi controlling the pace for now.
Graves tries to reverse the position but Farooqi maintains control.
Farooqi controlling from mount.
Graves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Farooqi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Farooqi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB2#
Farooqi working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farooqi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Graves is pushing down on Farooqi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Farooqi is fighting to maintain full guard but Graves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Graves trying to mount his opponent but Farooqi defends it.
Farooqi controlling the position well.
Graves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Farooqi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Farooqi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farooqi keeps working.
Farooqi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graves is working away from the top position though.
Farooqi is doing well to control the position and prevent Graves from advancing to side control.
Farooqi is pressing down on Graves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Graves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Graves advances to mount.
Farooqi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Graves trying to control but Farooqi is having none of it.
Farooqi is trying to escape the mount.
Graves trying to control but Farooqi is having none of it.
Graves wants to take Farooqi's back here but Farooqi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farooqi is squirming around, avoiding Graves's attempts to control the action.
Farooqi throwing hammer fists to the chest of Graves. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ernest Graves will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Farooqi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Farooqi wants to pass to mount but Graves is defending the position. #SUB2#
Farooqi is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably.
Graves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farooqi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farooqi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Graves wants to sweep here but Farooqi controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Graves working for a triangle but Farooqi defends it easily.
Farooqi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abdul Farooqi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graves 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves lands a really nice looking cross but Farooqi seems unphased.
Graves throws a hook but Farooqi blocks it.
Graves clobbers Farooqi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abdul Farooqi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farooqi throws a right hand that Graves ducks under and follows up with a left that Graves also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farooqi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves scores with a decent looking hook.
Farooqi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Farooqi.
Horrible takedown attempt by Farooqi or perhaps it was just good defense by Graves, which made it look bad.
Farooqi ducks under a wild hook from Graves.#T3#
Graves throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
so Farooqi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Graves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farooqi's guard. #REVR#
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Farooqi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farooqi controlling the position.
Graves stands and throws Farooqi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Graves looking to control but instead Farooqi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Graves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Graves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Farooqi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Graves.
#T4#
Farooqi can't escape the position.
Graves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Farooqi wants to control but Graves is having none of it.
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!
Graves punching from mount but Farooqi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Farooqi is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farooqi is squirming around, avoiding Graves's attempts to control the action.
Graves is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Farooqi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Graves dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Graves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Farooqi moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Graves catches Farooqi right on the button with a cross.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Farooqi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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. Farooqi connects with a nice short shot to Graves's temple.
Well, if Farooqi 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.
Farooqi prevents Graves from improving his position.
Graves is looking to control Farooqi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graves avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farooqi wants to pass to mount but Graves is defending the position.
Farooqi controlling the action here.#T1#
Graves is looking for a sweep. Farooqi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graves gets full guard.
Farooqi is pushing down on Graves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graves is fighting to maintain full guard but Farooqi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Graves is in trouble now - Farooqi has advanced to mount!
Graves is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Graves that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Farooqi controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Farooqi has hold of Graves's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Graves manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Graves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Graves is working hard here to advance position.
Farooqi controlling from mount.
Farooqi lands a heavy elbow.
Graves tries to reverse the position but Farooqi maintains control.
Farooqi controlling the position easily from mount.
Farooqi with good strikes from the mount here!
Graves is looking to improve his position but Farooqi isn't that keen on the idea.#T4##SUB2#
Farooqi working for a guillotine from mount but Graves is in no mood to give up.
Farooqi controlling from mount.
Graves can't escape the position.
Farooqi lands a heavy elbow.
Farooqi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Farooqi controlling the position easily from mount.
Graves is trying to escape the mount.
Abdul Farooqi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ernest Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Farooqi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Graves 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ernest Graves!
After winning the bout, Ernest Graves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Farooqi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jonhson shoots and misses #CL2#
and Farooqi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Farooqi. #TD2#
Farooqi manages to pull guard.
Farooqi seems keen to control Jonhson's posture.
Farooqi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jonhson has passed into side control.
Jonhson tries to stand but Farooqi is controlling his head.
Jonhson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farooqi is not content to let Jonhson control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Farooqi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Farooqi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jonhson has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Jonhson tries to stand but Farooqi is controlling his head. #SUB#
Jonhson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jonhson trying to control the action but Farooqi is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Farooqi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jonhson working away.
Farooqi tries to bench press Jonhson off him but Jonhson keeps the position. #SUB#
Jonhson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Farooqi tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Jonhson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Farooqi is avoiding damage well.
Jonhson advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farooqi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jonhson avoids the attempt from Farooqi to control.
Farooqi is trying desperately to improve position.
Jonhson looking to control but Farooqi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Jonhson looking to ground and pound but Farooqi is blocking nicely.
Jonhson misses with a head shot.
Jonhson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Farooqi is looking to escape. #SUB#
Jonhson has hold of Farooqi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Farooqi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Farooqi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonhson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Jonhson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Farooqi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jonhson counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Farooqi. No joy for Jonhson on that attempt. #TD2#
Farooqi gets a double leg takedown into Jonhson's guard.
Jonhson is looking to stand up but Farooqi isn't so interested in that idea.
Jonhson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jonhson keeping moving, preventing Farooqi from controlling successfully.
Farooqi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonhson working a defensive guard here.
Farooqi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jonhson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farooqi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farooqi wants to get up but he can't break Jonhson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jonhson is trying to hold Farooqi in close to prevent damage but Farooqi has managed to pass into half guard.
Jonhson trying to control here.
Farooqi wants to stand but Jonhson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jonhson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Jonhson has his foot on Farooqi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farooqi works his way back into a safe position though.
Jonhson 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.
Farooqi content to stall in guard here.
Farooqi won't allow Jonhson to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jonhson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farooqi.
Jonhson lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Farooqi closes the distance and clinches. #T3##TD2#
Farooqi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jonhson can't fight it off and eventually Farooqi manages to take the fight to the floor. Jonhson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Farooqi throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonhson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farooqi controls the pace.
Farooqi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jonhson working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Farooqi 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.
Jonhson controls Farooqi momentarily but Farooqi frees himself.
Farooqi is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonhson lands a glancing blow to the side of Farooqi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Farooqi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Jonhson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Farooqi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jonhson's guard.
Jonhson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jonhson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jonhson keeping full guard, as Farooqi tries to pass.
Farooqi controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Jonhson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farooqi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Mohammed Jonhson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jonhson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farooqi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Farooqi wants to stand but Jonhson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Farooqi stays in close to Jonhson's body and controls the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jonhson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Farooqi is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Farooqi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Farooqi breaks from the clinch.
Farooqi throws a low kick but Jonhson moves out of range easily.
Jonhson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Farooqi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jonhson defends well and Farooqi ends up having to push Jonhson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jonhson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Farooqi tries to avoid it but Jonhson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Farooqi to the ground. Farooqi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jonhson looks for a takedown but Farooqi sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##TD2#
Farooqi feints and as Jonhson raises his hands in defense, Farooqi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jonhson is trying to keep Farooqi in close.
Farooqi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Farooqi wants to pass the guard but Jonhson is keeping the position.
Farooqi passes Jonhson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Farooqi controlling the pace.
Farooqi wants to advance to full mount but Jonhson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Farooqi looking to pass the guard.
Farooqi is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jonhson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farooqi is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Farooqi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Farooqi 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Farooqi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Farooqi clinches with his opponent.
Farooqi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Farooqi tries to pull guard but McAfee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Farooqi manages to break the clinch.
McAfee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Farooqi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Farooqi.
McAfee trying to keep a closed guard but Farooqi is proving a slippery customer.
McAfee wants to sweep but no luck.
McAfee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farooqi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAfee looking for a sweep. Not yet McAfee, not yet.
Farooqi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Farooqi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McAfee moves to clinch but Farooqi breaks away
and Farooqi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Farooqi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Farooqi 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.
McAfee pushes Farooqi off but Farooqi dives into side control.
McAfee struggling a bit here.
McAfee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
McAfee tries to get to full guard but Farooqi has control of the leg.
Farooqi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McAfee wants to get back to his feet.
McAfee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Farooqi is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farooqi slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Farooqi trying to pass the guard but McAfee defending well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Farooqi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Farooqi pushes McAfee up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Farooqi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McAfee is trying to keep an underhook but Farooqi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McAfee trying to hold on to Farooqi's head to control him but Farooqi postures up.
#T4#
Farooqi wants to get back to his feet.
Farooqi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McAfee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farooqi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McAfee tries to roll over but Farooqi keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farooqi wants to stand but McAfee has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Farooqi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Farooqi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McAfee is trying to defend but Farooqi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Farooqi controlling the action here.
McAfee wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farooqi is thwarting McAfee's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
McAfee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farooqi is thwarting McAfee's attempts to control the position.#T1#
McAfee is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McAfee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farooqi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Farooqi. No joy for McAfee on that attempt. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Farooqi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Farooqi takes a little break here. McAfee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McAfee regains half guard.
Farooqi prevents McAfee from improving his position.
Farooqi slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Farooqi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
McAfee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Farooqi works his way into side control.
Farooqi tries to advance to mount but McAfee denies him.
Farooqi wants to stand but McAfee has his arm trapped.
Farooqi controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McAfee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McAfee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Farooqi connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Farooqi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McAfee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAfee wants to stand but Farooqi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Abdul Farooqi has got the better of the ground game so far.
McAfee trying to control the action but Farooqi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abdul Farooqi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McAfee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farooqi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McAfee with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Farooqi counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Farooqi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McAfee avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Farooqi gets a takedown into half guard.
McAfee misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Farooqi is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Farooqi is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
Farooqi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McAfee trying to get back to full guard but Farooqi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Farooqi dominating with strikes here.#T2#
McAfee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Farooqi controlling the pace.
Farooqi is thwarting McAfee's attempts to control the position.
Farooqi wants to stand but McAfee has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Farooqi trying to pass the guard but McAfee defending well. #T3#
McAfee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farooqi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farooqi's back!
Farooqi tries to roll but McAfee sticks to his back.
Farooqi keeps trying to improve his position.
McAfee tries to get the hooks in deep but Farooqi pushed the leg off. #SUB#
McAfee looking for the choke but no joy.
Farooqi looking very determined here, making life difficult for McAfee.
#T4##SUB#
McAfee looking to break Farooqi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Farooqi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McAfee will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McAfee is not going to allow Farooqi to sit and survive in this position.
Farooqi is trying to break free.
Will McAfee go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Farooqi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McAfee's arms.
Adam McAfee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdul Farooqi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McAfee is not going to allow Farooqi to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdul Farooqi.
Well Farooqi 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abdul Farooqi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Farooqi drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farooqi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nikityuk 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.
Nikityuk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nikityuk tries to get out of the position.
Farooqi wanted to stand there but Nikityuk had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farooqi passes into half guard.
Farooqi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Farooqi is taking a breather. Nikityuk 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.
Nikityuk trying to hold on to Farooqi's head to control him but Farooqi postures up.
Farooqi not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farooqi shoots for a double leg takedown but Nikityuk sprawls well. He's pushed Farooqi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Farooqi 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.
Farooqi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nikityuk is proving hard to escape from.
Nikityuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Farooqi drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Farooqi seems to have locked his on tight now - Nikityuk screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Farooqi, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Abdul Farooqi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Farooqi gets a clinch.
Yakovenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yakovenko lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Farooqi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Yakovenko with that takedown attempt.
Farooqi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yakovenko lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Farooqi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farooqi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yakovenko sprawls well. Yakovenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Farooqi gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Farooqi. Farooqi gets slowly back to his feet.
As Farooqi looks to move away, Yakovenko throws a big counter combo but Farooqi just gets out of the way.
Andrey Yakovenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Farooqi.
Yakovenko fails with the takedown.#T1#
Yakovenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yakovenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farooqi just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Yakovenko jumps into guard, dragging Farooqi to the mat.
Farooqi throws a big right hand that misses.
Farooqi is pushing down on Yakovenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yakovenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Farooqi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Farooqi 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! Yakovenko is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abdul Farooqi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Franklin throws a shot from downtown. Farooqi moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Farooqi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Franklin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Farooqi is in Franklin's guard.
Farooqi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face as Farooqi controls the position.
Farooqi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Farooqi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Farooqi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Franklin is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abdul Farooqi!
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