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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Shazlee throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Taranaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Al Shazlee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Taranaki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Al Shazlee is looking for the choke from the back position but Taranaki is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Al Shazlee is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Taranaki defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Al Shazlee is working for a rear naked choke. Taranaki is not defending it well and Al Shazlee has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Taranaki refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Taranaki's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mohammed Al Shazlee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Taranaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Shazlee looks to land a body kick but Taranaki moved away.
Al Shazlee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taranaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Taranaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Shazlee at a distance.
#TD#
Al Shazlee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Al Shazlee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Al Shazlee working the ground and pound but Taranaki is defending the strikes.
Taranaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taranaki tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Al Shazlee scoring with punches and elbows.
Al Shazlee trying to control the position but Taranaki is working away.
Al Shazlee scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Al Shazlee wants to stand but Taranaki has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Al Shazlee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taranaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Shazlee tries to stand but Taranaki is controlling his head.
Al Shazlee trying to control the action but Taranaki is working from the bottom.
Taranaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Shazlee scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Taranaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Shazlee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taranaki is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Taranaki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Shazlee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Al Shazlee is keen to just control but Taranaki is a slippery customer.
Al Shazlee is thwarting Taranaki's attempts to control the position.
Al Shazlee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taranaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Al Shazlee slips a nice elbow through Taranaki's hands, connecting with Taranaki's forehead.
Al Shazlee tries to stand and escape but Taranaki is controlling the position.
Taranaki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Al Shazlee lands strikes from half guard.
Al Shazlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taranaki keeps working. #SUB#
Al Shazlee seems to be working for a kimura but Taranaki defends the submission attempt.
Al Shazlee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Shazlee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Al Shazlee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taranaki's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Al Shazlee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Al Shazlee shoots in for a takedown but Taranaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Al Shazlee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taranaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Shazlee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taranaki after a bit of a struggle.
Taranaki stalls.
Taranaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Shazlee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taranaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Shazlee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crunch! Taranaki slams his shin into Al Shazlee's torso.
Al Shazlee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Al Shazlee. 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.
Al Shazlee stuffs the takedown.
Al Shazlee shoots and misses #CL2#
and Taranaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Al Shazlee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1##SUB#
Al Shazlee has his foot on Taranaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taranaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Taranaki throws a strike but Al Shazlee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Al Shazlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranaki controls Al Shazlee momentarily but Al Shazlee frees himself.
Al Shazlee trying to control but Taranaki is working from the bottom.
Al Shazlee postures up in Taranaki's guard and throws a big left but Taranaki blocks it.
Taranaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Al Shazlee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taranaki's guard.
Al Shazlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taranaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taranaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Al Shazlee looking to sit in guard and control but Taranaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Al Shazlee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Al Shazlee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taranaki is controlling him.
Al Shazlee trying to keep a closed guard but Taranaki is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taranaki misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Al Shazlee feints and as Taranaki raises his hands in defense, Al Shazlee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4#
Al Shazlee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Shazlee with a nice head shot there.
Taranaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Shazlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranaki is keeping the position for now.
Mohammed Al Shazlee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Taranaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Shazlee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Shazlee wants to control from the top but Taranaki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mohammed Al Shazlee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Taranaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Taranaki clinches up with Al Shazlee and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Taranaki breaks the clinch.
Taranaki lands a head kick. Al Shazlee smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Taranaki gets a clinch.
Al Shazlee wants to break free but Taranaki has control.
Taranaki digs a right hand underneath Al Shazlee's ribcage. Al Shazlee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taranaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Shazlee is defending well.
Taranaki slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Shazlee tries to land knees in the clinch but Taranaki avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Taranaki.
#T1#
Al Shazlee working hard to break the clinch.
Taranaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Shazlee.
Al Shazlee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taranaki up against the cage.
Al Shazlee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Shazlee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Shazlee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Al Shazlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranaki blocks a body shot from Al Shazlee.
Al Shazlee trying to control the position but instead, Taranaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Al Shazlee into the cage.
Taranaki keeps control of Al Shazlee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Shazlee goes for a takedown attempt but Taranaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Al Shazlee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taranaki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Taranaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Shazlee, pushing him back against the cage.
Taranaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Shazlee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taranaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Al Shazlee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taranaki is trying to pull guard but Al Shazlee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Al Shazlee goes for a takedown attempt but Taranaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Taranaki tries to clinch but Al Shazlee is having none of it. #CL#
Al Shazlee moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Al Shazlee decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Al Shazlee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taranaki passes into half guard.
Taranaki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Al Shazlee to regain full guard.
Taranaki postures up.
Al Shazlee throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Al Shazlee tries to strike from the bottom.
#T4#
Al Shazlee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taranaki's guard. #REVR#
Al Shazlee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taranaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranaki wants to stand but Al Shazlee is controlling the position.
Al Shazlee wants to get up but he can't break Taranaki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Al Shazlee wants to pass the guard but Taranaki is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsyuoshi Taranaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al Shazlee 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Al Shazlee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Shazlee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Shazlee.#CL2#
Al Shazlee moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Shazlee to keep the fight standing.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Al Shazlee holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Rodriguez pulls guard.
Al Shazlee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Al Shazlee 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.#T1#
Al Shazlee postures up.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Al Shazlee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Shazlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Al Shazlee 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. #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 getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez lands a right hook to the body.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Shazlee sprawls well. Al Shazlee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Al Shazlee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodriguez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rodriguez is not content to let Al Shazlee control the position. #T3#
Al Shazlee tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Al Shazlee moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Al Shazlee.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ground and pound from Al Shazlee seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Al Shazlee working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Al Shazlee tries to stand but Rodriguez is controlling his head.
Rodriguez striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Al Shazlee wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling his arm.
Rodriguez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Al Shazlee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez, who protects the arm well.
Al Shazlee trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Al Shazlee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Al Shazlee tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Rodriguez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Shazlee doesn't seem phased though.
Al Shazlee is looking to clinch.
Al Shazlee gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Al Shazlee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Al Shazlee being controlled against the cage.
Al Shazlee is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Shazlee is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
Al Shazlee wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Al Shazlee jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with Al Shazlee around his waist. Al Shazlee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Shazlee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Al Shazlee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Al Shazlee stops a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Al Shazlee jumps guard and drags Rodriguez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Al Shazlee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Shazlee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Shazlee is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Al Shazlee tries to stand but Rodriguez is controlling from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet but Al Shazlee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Al Shazlee is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodriguez has wrist control.
Al Shazlee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Al Shazlee is controlling him. #T3#
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Al Shazlee from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rodriguez.#CL2#
Al Shazlee moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.
Al Shazlee has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Al Shazlee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Shazlee.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Shazlee is defending well.#T4#
Al Shazlee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Al Shazlee looking to stall.
Al Shazlee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Al Shazlee holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Al Shazlee's takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Shazlee is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al Shazlee down to the mat. Al Shazlee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Rodriguez drives through and clinches with Al Shazlee against the cage.
Al Shazlee tries to pull guard but Rodriguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Corey Rodriguez 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. 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#
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Al Shazlee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Al Shazlee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Al Shazlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
Rodriguez keeping his opponent close.
Al Shazlee trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Al Shazlee tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU2#
Al Shazlee decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rodriguez to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Al Shazlee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Shazlee.
Al Shazlee fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Shazlee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
That kick from Rodriguez tenderised Al Shazlee's leg. Al Shazlee is trying to keep his angry face on.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Shazlee.
Corey Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Al Shazlee.
Al Shazlee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Shazlee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Shazlee swivels and escapes.
Al Shazlee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Shazlee somewhat.
Al Shazlee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##TD2#
Al Shazlee dives in and scores a takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
Al Shazlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard but Al Shazlee passes into half guard.
Al Shazlee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodriguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Al Shazlee. #T4#
Al Shazlee trying to control from half guard but Rodriguez is working away.
Rodriguez is trying to stand up here but Al Shazlee is controlling him well.
Al Shazlee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodriguez desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Shazlee fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Shazlee goes for a double leg but Rodriguez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodriguez continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets tackled into the cage by Al Shazlee. Al Shazlee maintains the clinch.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Al Shazlee's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Al Shazlee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al Shazlee 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Al Shazlee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodriguez!
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Al Shazlee.
Al Shazlee throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Al Shazlee sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Al Shazlee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
Al Shazlee wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodriguez is not content to let Al Shazlee control the position.
Al Shazlee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Al Shazlee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Al Shazlee thows a huge punch but Rodriguez dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez moves into full guard.
Al Shazlee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Al Shazlee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Shazlee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Al Shazlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Al Shazlee trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Al Shazlee. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Shazlee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Shazlee.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Shazlee is fending him off so far but Rodriguez persists. Nope, Al Shazlee circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Al Shazlee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Al Shazlee in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU2#
Al Shazlee stands up and beckons Rodriguez to his feet. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Shazlee.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Al Shazlee feints the counter takedown.
Al Shazlee fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Al Shazlee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Al Shazlee trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez controlling Al Shazlee's posture. #T4#
Al Shazlee throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Shazlee trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Shazlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Shazlee controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Al Shazlee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Al Shazlee is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Rodriguez lands a nice hook to Al Shazlee's body. Al Shazlee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Shazlee throws a head kick that misses.
Al Shazlee slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Al Shazlee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rodriguez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Al Shazlee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Al Shazlee avoids it well and moves away.
Al Shazlee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Shazlee looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Al Shazlee or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez, which made it look bad.
Corey Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Al Shazlee.
Rodriguez cracks Al Shazlee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Shazlee prevents it.
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez tries a knee to the head but Al Shazlee blocks it.
Al Shazlee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Al Shazlee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Al Shazlee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Al Shazlee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Al Shazlee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Shazlee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodriguez prevents it.
#BC#
Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corey Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Shazlee dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Al Shazlee is breathing heavily.
Al Shazlee stuffs the takedown.
Corey Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Shazlee shoots and misses
and Rodriguez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Shazlee shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodriguez lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Shazlee leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Shazlee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Al Shazlee up against the cage.
Al Shazlee wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Rodriguez keeps control of Al Shazlee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez is struggling to control the position.
Al Shazlee has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Al Shazlee wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Rodriguez as the two fighters clinch.
Al Shazlee can't break the clinch.
Al Shazlee is trying to break free.
Al Shazlee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Shazlee is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodriguez prevents Al Shazlee from breaking the clinch.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Shazlee can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Shazlee fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Shazlee misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Al Shazlee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Al Shazlee tries to stand but Rodriguez is controlling his head.
Rodriguez is letting Al Shazlee control him for a moment.
Al Shazlee tries to stand but Rodriguez is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Shazlee working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Al Shazlee is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodriguez is defending well.
Al Shazlee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Al Shazlee working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Al Shazlee happy to just control the position for now.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.#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 getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Shazlee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodriguez as he avoids it easily.
Al Shazlee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Al Shazlee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Shazlee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to counter with a takedown but Al Shazlee is quick to defend against it.
Al Shazlee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Rodriguez forces Al Shazlee back against the cage and clinches.
Al Shazlee tries to pull guard but Rodriguez holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Shazlee drops back down to his feet.
Corey Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Al Shazlee.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Al Shazlee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Shazlee swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Al Shazlee is looking to land body kicks.
Rodriguez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez scores with a head kick. Al Shazlee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Al Shazlee.
Al Shazlee tries to clinch up.
Al Shazlee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Shazlee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Al Shazlee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodriguez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Al Shazlee manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Al Shazlee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Shazlee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Shazlee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al Shazlee moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Al Shazlee closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Al Shazlee pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Al Shazlee sprawls and moves away.
Al Shazlee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Al Shazlee shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Shazlee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Al Shazlee manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Al Shazlee sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Corey Rodriguez.
I think Rodriguez 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Rodriguez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Right leaves Al Shazlee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Right throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Shazlee.
Al Shazlee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Right throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jake Right seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Right throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Shazlee lands with a right hand.
Right falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Shazlee counters with a left and a right that stings Right.
Al Shazlee throws a series of punches but Right avoids them all with ease.
Right misses with a few strikes there.
Right throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Al Shazlee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!#SU#
Al Shazlee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Right fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Shazlee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Right stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Right wants it to stay on the feet.
Right throws a series of punches but Al Shazlee moves out of range. #TD#
Al Shazlee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Right wants to stand and escape but Al Shazlee is having none of it.
Right looks winded!#SUB#
Al Shazlee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Al Shazlee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Right is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Al Shazlee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Right is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Al Shazlee dives into side control.
Right wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU#
Al Shazlee stands up.
Al Shazlee is looking to clinch.
Right throws a right and a left that Al Shazlee avoids nicely. #T2#
Right misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Al Shazlee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Right was covering up waiting for the punch and Al Shazlee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Al Shazlee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Shazlee advances to half guard.
Al Shazlee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Shazlee controlling the action here.
Right is trying to stand up here but Al Shazlee is controlling him well. #T3#
Al Shazlee controlling the action here.
Al Shazlee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Al Shazlee controlling the action here. #SUB#
Al Shazlee in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Right tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Al Shazlee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mohammed Al Shazlee!
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