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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grigorian!
Tobias Westmoreland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian moves in looking to clinch but Westmoreland pushes him off.
Grigorian tries to move into range but Westmoreland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Movsar Grigorian has been cut.
Westmoreland fails to land the takedown.
Grigorian throws a front kick that sends Westmoreland stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Westmoreland clinches with his opponent.
Westmoreland is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Westmoreland jumps guard but Grigorian stands there with Westmoreland around his waist. Westmoreland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Westmoreland. #BC#
Grigorian breaks from the clinch.
Grigorian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Westmoreland defends it nicely.#T1#
Grigorian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Westmoreland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grigorian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Westmoreland somewhat.
Movsar Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Westmoreland.#CL2#
Westmoreland takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Westmoreland.
Grigorian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Westmoreland has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Grigorian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Westmoreland.
#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Westmoreland.
Westmoreland shoots in and drives through. Grigorian sprawls well.#CL#
Westmoreland gets tackled into the cage by Grigorian. Grigorian maintains the clinch.
Grigorian jumps guard but Westmoreland stands there with Grigorian around his waist. Grigorian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grigorian is trying to force a seperation but Westmoreland has the dominant position.
Westmoreland just leaning against Grigorian, taking a breather.
Westmoreland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grigorians head.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Westmoreland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grigorian prevents the takedown attempt.
Grigorian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3##TD#
Grigorian decides to pull guard.
Westmoreland passes Grigorian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Westmoreland moves nicely into side control.
Grigorian is looking to regain half guard here but Westmoreland keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Westmoreland crashes against the mat.
Westmoreland slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Westmoreland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grigorian, who protects the arm well. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Grigorian's face as Westmoreland controls the position.
Grigorian parries the strikes from Westmoreland easily there. Westmoreland is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grigorian to escape.
#SU2#
Westmoreland decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grigorian to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Westmoreland is defended easily by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a big counter combination but Westmoreland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grigorian pushes Westmoreland away with a front kick.
Westmoreland looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westmoreland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Westmoreland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 Movsar Grigorian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Movsar Grigorian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Grigorian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Westmoreland is fending him off so far but Grigorian persists. Nope, Westmoreland circles away and we're back to standing.
Westmoreland stuffs the takedown.
Westmoreland takes a kick to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Westmoreland.
Westmoreland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grigorian or perhaps it was just good defense by Westmoreland, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Movsar Grigorian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westmoreland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westmoreland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grigorian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Westmoreland somewhat.
Westmoreland is breathing heavily.
Westmoreland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grigorian but Grigorian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grigorian appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Westmoreland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grigorian but Grigorian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Westmoreland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Westmoreland.
Grigorian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grigorian darts in looking for a takedown but Westmoreland gets double underhooks and turns Grigorian into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Grigorian tries to clinch but Westmoreland moves out of range.
Westmoreland shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls well. He's pushed Westmoreland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grigorian is looking to counter the offense by Westmoreland and move into the clinch.
Westmoreland shoots in but no luck this time.
Grigorian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Grigorian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grigorian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grigorian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grigorian is looking to clinch but Westmoreland is avoiding it.
Grigorian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westmoreland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westmoreland swats away the attempt to clinch by Grigorian.
Westmoreland shoots for a takedown but Grigorian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grigorian fails with the takedown.#CL#
Grigorian moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##BC#
Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grigorian.
Movsar Grigorian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grigorian stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Grigorian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Westmoreland.
Grigorian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grigorian.
Grigorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Westmoreland darts in looking for a takedown but Grigorian gets double underhooks and turns Westmoreland into the cage.
Westmoreland throws a nice looking combination but Grigorian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grigorian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Westmoreland but Westmoreland pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Grigorian darts in looking for a takedown but Westmoreland gets double underhooks and turns Grigorian into the cage. #CL#
Grigorian clinches.
Grigorian is looking for a takedown.
Grigorian can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Westmoreland jumps guard and drags Grigorian to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Westmoreland trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Grigorian trying to control but Westmoreland is working from the bottom.
Grigorian is fighting to break Westmoreland's control of his arms but Westmoreland is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Westmoreland is looking to cinch up a triangle. Grigorian throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Westmoreland's body to avoid the submission. Westmoreland has instead reached around Grigorian's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Westmoreland arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tobias Westmoreland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Grigorian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Delkic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Grigorian as Delkic shoots in.
Grigorian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Delkic.#CL#
Delkic gets a clinch.
Delkic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grigorian tries to pull guard but Delkic holds him up against the cage and eventually Grigorian drops back down to his feet.
Delkic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grigorian jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delkic walks away with a smile on his face. Grigorian gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Delkic shoots in but Grigorian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmedin Delkic. 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.
Grigorian dives in for a single leg takedown but Delkic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grigorian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delkic.
Delkic connects with a body shot that sends Grigorian's belly button to the back.
Grigorian shoots in for a double leg but Delkic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Delkic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.#T1##TD#
Delkic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Delkic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grigorian keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delkic tries to score with some ground and pound. Grigorian controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delkic wants to stand but Grigorian is controlling his arm.
Grigorian tries to buck Delkic off but Delkic is having none of it.
Grigorian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Delkic trying to control the position but Grigorian is working away.
Delkic blocks the strikes from Grigorian.
#T2#
Grigorian can't do much from the bottom here.
Grigorian is letting Delkic control him for a moment.
Delkic wants to stand but Grigorian has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delkic.
Delkic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Delkic slaps away a takedown attempt from Grigorian, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Delkic tries to keep at a distance but Grigorian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Delkic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Delkic jumps guard and drags Grigorian to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Delkic wants to sweep but no luck.
Grigorian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Delkic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grigorian is controlling him.
Delkic controls Grigorian momentarily but Grigorian frees himself. #SUB#
Delkic is looking for a triangle but Grigorian pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Delkic is looking to stand up but Grigorian isn't so interested in that idea.
Grigorian stopping the sweep attempt from Delkic.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Delkic is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Delkic stopping the sweep attempt from Grigorian.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grigorian is trying to keep Delkic in close.
Delkic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmedin Delkic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Delkic forces Grigorian back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Delkic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delkic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grigorian.
Delkic shoots in looking for a takedown but Grigorian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delkic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Delkic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.
Grigorian wants to counter with a clinch but Delkic pushes him away.
Delkic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around?
Grigorian misses with a takedown attempt
and Delkic counters with a two punch combo.
Delkic shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmedin Delkic. 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.
Grigorian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Delkic as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Grigorian as Delkic shoots in.
Grigorian shoots in and drives through. Delkic sprawls well.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Delkic or perhaps it was just good defense by Grigorian, which made it look bad.
Delkic fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grigorian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Delkic closes the distance but Grigorian moves to the side
and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delkic wants to clinch but Grigorian slips to the side
and Grigorian counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Delkic! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Grigorian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Movsar Grigorian!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Grigorian. No joy for Cogliandro on that attempt.
Grigorian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cogliandro defends it well.
No luck for Grigorian with that takedown attempt.
Grigorian misses with a two punch combination.
Grigorian slips a jab and a cross from Cogliandro.
Cogliandro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grigorian circles away.#CL2#
Grigorian drives through and clinches with Cogliandro against the cage.
Grigorian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cogliandro pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Cogliandro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grigorian trying to control but Cogliandro postures up.
Grigorian tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
Cogliandro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Cogliandro seems content to control.
Cogliandro is trying to control. Grigorian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SU#
Cogliandro stands up and beckons Grigorian to join him on the feet.
Cogliandro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grigorian circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Cogliandro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cogliandro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grigorian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cogliandro backs up against the cage.
Grigorian is looking to clinch but Cogliandro is avoiding it.
Grigorian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cogliandro.
Grigorian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Grigorian tries to clinch but Cogliandro moves out of range.
Cogliandro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cogliandro.#CL#
Cogliandro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cogliandro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cogliandro looks to land a combination but Grigorian avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigorian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cogliandro counters with a series of strikes. Grigorian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Cogliandro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cogliandro. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grigorian.
Grigorian slips a jab and a cross from Cogliandro.
Cogliandro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cogliandro is breathing heavily.
Grigorian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cogliandro moves in looking to clinch but Grigorian pushes him off.
Grigorian is looking to clinch but Cogliandro is avoiding it.
Cogliandro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cogliandro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grigorian.
Grigorian with a poor takedown #CL#
and Cogliandro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cogliandro prevents the takedown attempt.
Cogliandro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cogliandro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grigorian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4##TD#
Cogliandro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cogliandro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Cogliandro working for a triangle but Grigorian defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cogliandro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grigorian manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cogliandro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Giuseppe Cogliandro 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#
Cogliandro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cogliandro wants it to stay on the feet.
Movsar Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grigorian wants to clinch up but Cogliandro keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cogliandro.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cogliandro swings for the body but Grigorian moves out of range.
Cogliandro shoots in and drives through. Grigorian sprawls well.
Grigorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grigorian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cogliandro pinned against the cage. Cogliandro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cogliandro shoots in and bounces Grigorian off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grigorian is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cogliandro dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
Cogliandro works to advance to full mount. Grigorian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cogliandro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Grigorian can't escape the position.
Cogliandro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grigorian looks a forlorn figure.
Cogliandro looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Grigorian is squirming around, avoiding Cogliandro's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cogliandro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB#
Cogliandro working for a guillotine from mount but Grigorian is in no mood to give up.
Cogliandro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grigorian tries to lock up and control but Cogliandro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Cogliandro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cogliandro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cogliandro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grigorian?
#SUB#
Grigorian tries to improve his position but Cogliandro has taken his back! Cogliandro has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Grigorian tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Cogliandro pushes Grigorian away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giuseppe Cogliandro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Boukhidous shoots and misses
and Grigorian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grigorian moves in looking to clinch but Boukhidous pushes him off.
Boukhidous feints the counter takedown.
Boukhidous doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grigorian tries to land a front kick but Boukhidous steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boukhidous dives in for a single leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grigorian has a takedown stuffed.
Grigorian closes the distance and clinches up with Boukhidous, looking for a takedown. Grigorian pushes Boukhidous against the cage but Boukhidous circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boukhidous lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grigorian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boukhidous counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grigorian thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boukhidous shoots in but no luck this time.
Movsar Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boukhidous or perhaps it was just good defense by Grigorian, which made it look bad. #T1#
Grigorian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boukhidous.
Grigorian fails to land the takedown.
Boukhidous tries to work over Grigorian's front leg with a kick but Grigorian checks it.
Grigorian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boukhidous at a distance.
Grigorian has a takedown stuffed.
Grigorian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grigorian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boukhidous defends well and Grigorian ends up having to push Boukhidous into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boukhidous fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Grigorian cracks Boukhidous with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grigorian goes for a double leg but Boukhidous avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boukhidous continues to drive forward.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boukhidous.
No joy there for Grigorian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boukhidous plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No luck for Boukhidous with that takedown attempt.
Boukhidous looks winded!
Boukhidous shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Boukhidous tries to keep at a distance but Grigorian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but Grigorian has him pressed against the cage.#T3##BC#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grigorian shoots for a takedown but Boukhidous saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grigorian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boukhidous.
Boukhidous throws a nice looking combination but Grigorian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grigorian throws a counter high kick but Boukhidous was just alert enough to avoid it.
Boukhidous shoots in looking for a takedown. Grigorian tries to sprawl out of it but Boukhidous keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grigorian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grigorian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boukhidous has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Boukhidous tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grigorian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crunch! Boukhidous slams his shin into Grigorian's torso.
Grigorian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boukhidous swivels and escapes.
Boukhidous shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boukhidous keeps the fight on the outside.
Boukhidous stuffs the takedown attempt from Grigorian. Grigorian gets slowly back to his feet.
Grigorian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grigorian throws a push kick but Boukhidous slaps the foot to one side.
Grigorian misses with a takedown attempt - Boukhidous sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Movsar Grigorian 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##CL2#
Boukhidous darts in and clinches Grigorian up against the cage.
Grigorian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boukhidous prevents it.
#TD2#
Boukhidous turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boukhidous manages to end up in side control.
Boukhidous wants to control but Grigorian is keeping him busy.
Boukhidous controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Boukhidous stands up. #T1#
Grigorian looks to land a combination. Boukhidous sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grigorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grigorian.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Boukhidous, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boukhidous misses with a takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Boukhidous tries to clinch but Grigorian is having none of it.
Boukhidous uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grigorian has time to react.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boukhidous can do to turn this around?
Grigorian goes for a double leg but Boukhidous avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boukhidous continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Boukhidous clinches up with Grigorian and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Boukhidous escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Boukhidous rushes Grigorian and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boukhidous jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grigorian walks away with a smile on his face. Boukhidous gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Movsar Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous.
Grigorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boukhidous chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boukhidous throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boukhidous.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grigorian.#T3#
Boukhidous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boukhidous shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Movsar Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far.
Boukhidous is breathing heavily.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Boukhidous, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boukhidous looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grigorian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grigorian darts in looking for a takedown but Boukhidous gets double underhooks and turns Grigorian into the cage.
Grigorian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boukhidous defends it nicely.
Boukhidous unleashes a big counter combination but Grigorian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Boukhidous. No joy for Grigorian on that attempt. #T4##CL2#
Boukhidous moves into the clinch successfully.
Grigorian can't get the takedown.
Boukhidous has Grigorian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grigorian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boukhidous wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Boukhidous's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boukhidous drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grigorian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grigorian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Boukhidous escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Grigorian clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mehdi Boukhidous will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boukhidous shoots for a takedown but Grigorian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grigorian goes for a double leg but Boukhidous avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boukhidous continues to drive forward.
Grigorian shoots in but Boukhidous avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grigorian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boukhidous is fending him off so far but Grigorian persists. Nope, Boukhidous circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Movsar Grigorian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Boukhidous clinches with his opponent.
Boukhidous fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Boukhidous manages to pull guard.
Grigorian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Boukhidous working for a triangle but Grigorian defends it easily.
#T1#
Boukhidous pulls Grigorian in close to his closed guard and prevents Grigorian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grigorian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boukhidous utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grigorian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boukhidous on the ground.#SUB2#
Boukhidous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grigorian throws a strike but Boukhidous rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Boukhidous trying to control but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Grigorian is striking from the bottom but Boukhidous uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Boukhidous seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grigorian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boukhidous frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boukhidous tries to control but Grigorian wriggling away. #T3#
Boukhidous wants to get back to his feet but Grigorian is holding on tight.
Grigorian can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Boukhidous has control of Grigorian's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grigorian regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Boukhidous jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grigorian manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boukhidous tries to stand but Grigorian is controlling his head.
Grigorian tries to buck Boukhidous off but Boukhidous is having none of it.
Mehdi Boukhidous has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boukhidous controls the position from side control.
Boukhidous has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mehdi Boukhidous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boukhidous 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehdi Boukhidous!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - El Mir scores with a four punch combination!
Grigorian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
El Mir goes for a double leg but Grigorian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grigorian continues to drive forward.
Grigorian shoots in but no luck this time.
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
El Mir fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grigorian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grigorian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mohammed El Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Movsar Grigorian.
El Mir fails to land the takedown.
El Mir sets himself, and Grigorian steps forward looking for the clinch! El Mir avoids it this time.#CL#
El Mir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grigorian, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Mir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grigorian up against the cage.
El Mir holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1##BC2#
Grigorian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with El Mir but El Mir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
El Mir throws a series of punches but Grigorian avoids them all with ease.
Grigorian tries to close the distance and clinch but El Mir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grigorian shoots for a double leg takedown but El Mir sprawls well. He's pushed Grigorian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
El Mir takes the fight into the clinch.
Grigorian tries to score a body lock takedown but El Mir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grigorian stalling in the clinch but El Mir improves position. #TD#
El Mir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. El Mir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Grigorian wants to control from the top but El Mir keeps moving.
El Mir wants to stand up but Grigorian is controlling him.
Grigorian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
El Mir wants to sweep here but Grigorian controlling him for the moment.
Grigorian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with El Mir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Grigorian has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing El Mir to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Grigorian is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - El Mir pulls down on the head and he's put Grigorian to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mohammed El Mir!
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