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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Guy Right gets a clinch.
Guy Right tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Ismail jumps guard and drags Guy Right to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Ismail is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ismail working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guy Right.
Ismail trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Guy Right content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ismail has locked up a guillotine! Ismail's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Guy Right is holding on here and Ismail must be using up a lot of energy. Guy Right has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ismail gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khalid Ismail!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Hohenheime closes the distance and clinches.
Hohenheime is pushing Ismail up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ismail is trying to push Hohenheime away but Hohenheime has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hohenheime fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Ismail gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ismail stops Hohenheime from getting back to his feet.
Hohenheime won't allow Ismail to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismail thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hohenheime's head.
Hohenheime is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Ismail 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. Hohenheime tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ismail!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khalid Ismail!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Akintan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Akintan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akintan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ismail's head.
Akintan misses with a few strikes there.
Ismail tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akintan defends well and Ismail ends up having to push Akintan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akintan jabs Ismail to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akintan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ismail backs up against the cage.
Akintan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ismail fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akintan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ismail darts in looking for a takedown but Akintan gets double underhooks and turns Ismail into the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Akintan misses its target.
Akintan throws a head kick but Ismail moves out of range.
Ismail misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akintan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zeke Akintan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Ismail.
Ismail tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akintan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akintan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Ismail tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akintan defends well and Ismail ends up having to push Akintan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akintan misses with a shot to the body
and Ismail counters with a three punch combo that has Akintan backing up. Akintan nods at Ismail to acknowledge the strikes.
Ismail takes a kick to the side of the head.
Akintan throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Ismail counters with a crisp one two that drops Akintan! Ismail thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Akintan to his feet! Akintan is in big trouble!
Akintan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ismail.
Akintan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ismail will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ismail with a poor takedown #CL#
and Akintan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Akintan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Akintan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akintan throws a push kick but Ismail slaps the foot to one side.
Ismail is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ismail.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Akintan.
Akintan is looking to counter the offense by Ismail and move into the clinch.
Ismail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Akintan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ismail has a takedown stuffed.
Ismail looks winded!
Ismail dives in and grabs Akintan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akintan pushes down on Ismail's head and hops out.
Akintan throws a series of punches but Ismail avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Akintan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ismail.
As Ismail looks to move away, Akintan throws a big counter combo but Ismail just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ismail is defended easily by Akintan.#T3#
Akintan misses with a two punch combination.
Ismail blocks a head kick by Akintan.
Akintan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akintan.
Nice defenses there by Ismail.
Akintan throws a front kick that sends Ismail stumbling back into the cage.
Akintan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ismail circles away quickly and effectively.
Ismail is looking to clinch but Akintan is avoiding it.
Ismail looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akintan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ismail displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akintan. #T4#
Ismail shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akintan as he avoids it easily.
Akintan throws a head kick but Ismail moves out of range.
Akintan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Ismail tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akintan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ismail somewhat.
Akintan misses with a head kick.
Akintan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zeke Akintan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ismail throws a head kick but Akintan moves out of range.
Ismail changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akintan tries to avoid it but Ismail manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akintan to the ground. Akintan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ismail is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Akintan dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Ismail.
Akintan lands a head kick!
Ismail misses with a low kick.
Akintan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Akintan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ismail on the side of the head.
Ismail moves in looking to clinch but Akintan pushes him off.
Ismail tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akintan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akintan.
Ismail fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ismail or perhaps it was just good defense by Akintan, which made it look bad.
Zeke Akintan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akintan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ismail moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ismail takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ismail looks to score with a jab to the body but Akintan is just out of range.
Akintan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Ismail shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ismail throws a head kick that misses
and Akintan counters with a three punch combo that has Ismail backing up. Ismail nods at Akintan to acknowledge the strikes.
Ismail takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ismail dives in and grabs Akintan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akintan pushes down on Ismail's head and hops out.
Zeke Akintan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Ismail.
Ismail is breathing heavily.
Ismail has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Akintan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Akintan.
Akintan has had enough of the clinch but Ismail keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Akintan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Akintan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akintan thows a body kick. Ismail tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Akintan connects with a leg kick. Ismail looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akintan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Ismail has his takedown stuffed
and Akintan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akintan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ismail misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akintan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ismail throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ismail fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akintan lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Akintan thumps Ismail with a low kick.
Ismail shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akintan as he avoids it easily.
Akintan lands a nice looking body kick.
Akintan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akintan.
Zeke Akintan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ismail shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akintan defends it nicely.
Akintan lands with a kick to the temple. Ismail shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Akintan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Akintan connects with a leg kick. Ismail looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akintan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ismail fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akintan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ismail can do to turn this around?
Akintan feints a jab promting Ismail to slip. Akintan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ismail slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ismail closes the distance and clinches up with Akintan, looking for a takedown. Ismail pushes Akintan against the cage but Akintan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akintan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Akintan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akintan throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akintan.
Akintan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Ismail with that takedown attempt.
Akintan throws a counter high kick but Ismail was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Akintan 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#
Akintan is looking to slow Ismail down with leg kicks.
Ismail tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akintan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ismail fails with a takedown attempt.
Ismail is trying desperately to land a takedown but Akintan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ismail.
A head kick misses from Akintan.
Akintan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akintan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ismail counters with a straight right hand.
Ismail shoots in for a takedown but Akintan shows good takedown defense.
Ismail avoids the head kick by Akintan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akintan. #T1#
Akintan throws a sloppy head kick and Ismail moves out of range easily.
Akintan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ismail shoots for a takedown but Akintan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zeke Akintan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Ismail.
Akintan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akintan throws a head kick but Ismail moves out of range.
Akintan misses with a head kick.
Ismail fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ismail gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Akintan counters with a nice body shot.
Akintan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ismail's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akintan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akintan lands a head kick. Ismail smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Ismail tries to clinch up.
Akintan avoids the body shot from Ismail.
Ismail is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akintan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Akintan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ismail pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ismail tries to close the distance and clinch but Akintan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ismail or perhaps it was just good defense by Akintan, which made it look bad.
Akintan connects with a body shot.
Ismail fails with the takedown.#T3#
Ismail takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ismail misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akintan attempts a counter takedown but Ismail avoids it well and moves away.
Akintan throws a nice head kick!
Ismail takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Akintan throws a sloppy head kick and Ismail moves out of range easily.
Akintan scores with a head kick. Ismail tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Akintan tried to score with a low kick but Ismail checks it.#T4#
Ismail moves out of range as Akintan throws a body kick.
Ismail changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ismail avoids the head kick by Akintan.
Ismail shoots in but no luck this time.
Ismail looks for a takedown but Akintan sprawls well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ismail crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Akintan - the referee stops the clock and Ismail gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Akintan. Ismail manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Akintan is looking to wear down Ismail with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akintan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ismail circles away quickly and effectively.
Akintan looks for the body kick but Ismail saw that one coming.
Khalid Ismail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeke Akintan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akintan misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Akintan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akintan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeke Akintan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Hohenheime dives in for a single leg takedown but Ismail sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ismail appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hohenheime tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ismail sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hohenheime somewhat.#TD2#
Hohenheime feints and as Ismail raises his hands in defense, Hohenheime changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ismail has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hohenheime doesn't defend quickly enough and Ismail has managed to lock this one up! Can Hohenheime escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ismail on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khalid Ismail!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Ismail looks for a takedown but Akintan sprawls well.
Akintan lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Akintan.
Akintan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ismail moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akintan misses with a head kick.
Ismail looks for a takedown but Akintan sprawls well.
Akintan throws a sloppy head kick and Ismail moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismail finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Akintan.
Akintan keeps the fight on the outside.
Ismail misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Akintan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ismail steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akintan. That one must have hurt.
Ismail avoids the head kick by Akintan.
Akintan lands with a kick to the temple. Ismail shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ismail tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akintan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ismail.
Ismail tries to close the distance and clinch but Akintan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akintan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Akintan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Akintan scores with a spinning back kick!
Ismail misses with a body kick.
Akintan throwing a counter right hand but Ismail manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akintan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akintan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Akintan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Ismail takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Akintan throws a lazy head kick
letting Ismail counter with a right hand.
Ismail chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akintan can pounce on him.
Akintan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akintan is breathing heavily.
Akintan misses with a head kick.
Akintan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akintan thumps Ismail with a low kick.
Ismail takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akintan thumps Ismail with a low kick.
Ismail scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
A nice combination there by Akintan.
Ismail wants to clinch up but Akintan keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ismail is defended easily by Akintan.
Zeke Akintan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Ismail.
Akintan throws a head kick that misses.
Ismail pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ismail's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ismail tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akintan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akintan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Akintan throws a head kick but Ismail moves out of range.
Ismail misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akintan scores with a head kick.
Ismail shoots and misses #CL#
and Akintan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4##BC#
Akintan breaks from the clinch.
Zeke Akintan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akintan throws a head kick that half lands.
Ismail on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ismail blocks a head kick by Akintan.
Ismail tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akintan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akintan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ismail has a takedown stuffed.
Akintan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ismail blocks a head kick by Akintan.
Ismail looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akintan is fending him off so far but Ismail persists. Nope, Akintan circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Akintan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalid Ismail's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Akintan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ismail dives in for a single leg takedown but Akintan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Akintan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akintan lands a head kick!
Ismail takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akintan throws a head kick that misses.
Ismail wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismail walks into a jab.
Ismail is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ismail looks for a takedown but Akintan sprawls well.
Akintan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akintan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Akintan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ismail.
Zeke Akintan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Ismail.
Ismail blocks a head kick by Akintan.
Akintan keeps Ismail at a distance using the push kick.
Sloppy strikes from Akintan. Those never looked like landing.
Ismail looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akintan is fending him off so far but Ismail persists. Nope, Akintan circles away and we're back to standing.
As Ismail backs away, Akintan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akintan connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Akintan lands a head kick!
Akintan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ismail.
Akintan lands a leg kick that knocks Ismail off balance momentarily.
Ismail is looking to clinch but Akintan is avoiding it.
Akintan throws a sloppy head kick and Ismail moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akintan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ismail blocks a head kick by Akintan.
Ismail on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akintan. Akintan obviously looking to wear him down.
Ismail throws a one two combo.
Akintan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akintan.#T3#
Ismail throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akintan tries a head kick but it misses.
Akintan throws a nice looking combination but Ismail bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ismail shoots in and drives through. Akintan sprawls well.
Akintan lands a high kick!
Akintan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ismail can do to turn this around?
A slapping body kick lands there for Ismail.
Akintan misses with a head kick.
Ismail slips a jab and a cross from Akintan.
Ismail misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ismail is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Akintan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ismail has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ismail darts in looking for a takedown but Akintan gets double underhooks and turns Ismail into the cage.
Akintan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ismail.
Akintan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ismail backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akintan throws a sloppy head kick and Ismail moves out of range easily.
Ismail tries to clinch there but Akintan circles away.
Akintan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ismail has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Akintan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khalid Ismail's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ismail tries to clinch up but Akintan circles away and keeps his distance.
Akintan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ismail is trying desperately to land a takedown but Akintan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ismail.
No joy there for Akintan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akintan scores with a nice body kick.
Akintan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ismail. That did some damage!
Akintan misses with a head kick.
Ismail tries to clinch but Akintan is having none of it.
Akintan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akintan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ismail tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ismail throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ismail.#T1#
Akintan throws a nice head kick!
Ismail connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akintan's hands.
Ismail misses with a jab to the body
and Akintan counters with a head kick. That will keep Ismail thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Akintan scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akintan.
Akintan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ismail. That did some damage!
Akintan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akintan throws a head kick that Ismail semi-blocks.
Akintan avoids a kick to the body.
Ismail looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Akintan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Akintan throws a head kick but Ismail moves out of range.
Akintan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ismail or perhaps it was just good defense by Akintan, which made it look bad.
Zeke Akintan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Ismail.
A head kick misses from Akintan.
Ismail misses with a head kick.
Akintan throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Akintan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ismail will feel that in the morning.
Ismail shoots for a double leg takedown but Akintan sprawls well. He's pushed Ismail's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akintan.
Akintan lands a head kick. Ismail smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ismail avoids the head kick by Akintan.
Ismail fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akintan.
Akintan tries to bum rush Ismail with a series of wild strikes but Ismail uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ismail tries to clinch up but Akintan circles away and keeps his distance.
Akintan throws a head kick that Ismail semi-blocks.
Akintan throws a head kick that misses.
Ismail moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ismail has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Akintan.#T4#
Akintan scores with a head kick. Ismail tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Akintan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ismail with a hook.
Akintan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zeke Akintan is winning the standup battle so far.
Akintan throws a leg kick which misses Ismail's front leg but catches the back leg as Ismail tries to avoid it.
Ismail will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ismail misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akintan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Akintan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akintan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeke Akintan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Scanlan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scanlan looks to throw the jab but Ismail is out of range.
Ismail fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scanlan avoids it really well and circles away.
Scanlan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ismail momentarily.
#CUT#
It looks like Khalid Ismail has been cut.
Scanlan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scanlan wants it to stay on the feet.
Ismail misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ismail closes the distance and clinches up with Scanlan, looking for a takedown. Ismail pushes Scanlan against the cage but Scanlan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cecil Scanlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Ismail.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scanlan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scanlan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scanlan lands with a nice body punch.
Ismail with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scanlan counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Ismail is rocked!
Scanlan misses with a looping left.#T1#
Ismail slips a straight right by Scanlan.
Ismail swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ismail defending well as Scanlan loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Scanlan. No joy for Ismail on that attempt.
Scanlan is looking to counter punch.
Scanlan connects with a jab.
Ismail tries to close the distance and clinch but Scanlan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ismail shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scanlan counters with a straight right hand.
Ismail looks winded!#KD#
Scanlan cracks Ismail with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Scanlan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ismail to stand back up!
Ismail is still on wobbly legs! Can Scanlan finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scanlan works Ismail's body with a nice hook.
Ismail seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Scanlan lands a big right hand that sends Ismail crashing to the mat! Scanlan stays standing though and waves Ismail back to his feet!
Scanlan throws a big shot that misses.
Ismail avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scanlan misses the jab.
Ismail dives in and grabs Scanlan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scanlan pushes down on Ismail's head and hops out.#T2#
Scanlan lands with a shot to the body.
Cecil Scanlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scanlan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
That has opened up Khalid Ismail's cut even more.
Scanlan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ismail is holding his hands too far apart here. Scanlan throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Ismail is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cecil Scanlan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Ismail shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Whitaker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Whitaker.
Ismail tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Whitaker manages to break the clinch.
Whitaker dives in for a single leg takedown but Ismail sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ismail is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whitaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Forrest Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Ismail.
Ismail fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whitaker avoids it really well and circles away.
Whitaker fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismail tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ismail fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Whitaker takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Ismail tries to pull guard but Whitaker holds him up against the cage and eventually Ismail drops back down to his feet.
Whitaker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Whitaker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ismail avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Whitaker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Whitaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whitaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whitaker leaves Ismail with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
Ismail tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whitaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whitaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Whitaker fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Whitaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Whitaker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ismail doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Whitaker moves into the clinch.
Ismail tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Whitaker just stands there and leans against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ismail is trying to break the clinch but Whitaker is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Whitaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ismail backwards. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Whitaker breaks from the clinch.
Whitaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Ismail wants to clinch up but Whitaker keeps it at a distance.
Ismail tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ismail dives in for a single leg takedown but Whitaker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ismail is looking to clinch but Whitaker is avoiding it.
Whitaker shoots in for a double leg but Ismail sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ismail with the counter takedown but Whitaker avoids it easily.#CL#
Whitaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4##BC#
Whitaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whitaker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ismail defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whitaker.
Whitaker looks for a takedown but Ismail sprawls well.
Whitaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Ismail. Ismail gets slowly back to his feet.
Whitaker has his takedown stuffed
and Ismail counters with a one-two to the body.
Whitaker is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Whitaker moves into range and clinches up with Ismail.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker jumps guard but Ismail stands there with Whitaker around his waist. Whitaker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Whitaker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Whitaker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Whitaker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Whitaker. No joy for Ismail on that attempt.
Whitaker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ismail's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ismail.#CL#
Whitaker takes the fight into the clinch.
Whitaker is stalling here.
Whitaker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ismail gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismail wants to break free but Whitaker has control.
#T1##TD#
Whitaker pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Whitaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ismail defends it easily.
Ismail preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ismail drops back looking for a leg! Whitaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whitaker manages to kick Ismail off! Ismail jumps back into Whitaker's guard.
Ismail wants to stand but Whitaker is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ismail is pushing down on Whitaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Whitaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Ismail has managed to sneak the leg through.
Whitaker is controlling Ismail's trapped leg to prevent Ismail from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Ismail is working for a submission of some sort.
Ismail is thwarting Whitaker's attempts to control the position.
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ismail can do to turn this around?#T3#
Whitaker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ismail jumps into side control!
Ismail throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ismail trying to control the position but Whitaker is working away.
Ismail tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Whitaker is pushing Ismail's head away, looking to escape. Ismail manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whitaker wants to control but Ismail postures up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Whitaker closes the distance and pushes Ismail back into the cage.
Ismail goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whitaker prevents it.
Forrest Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Ismail.
Whitaker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ismail walks away with a smile on his face. Whitaker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ismail tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ismail tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitaker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ismail avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Forrest Whitaker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Whitaker lands a jab to Ismail's midsection.
Whitaker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ismail tries to avoid it but Whitaker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ismail to the ground. Ismail escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Forrest Whitaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Ismail tries to clinch there but Whitaker circles away.
Ismail looks for a takedown but Whitaker sprawls well.
Ismail sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker scores with a nice right hand.
A leg kick checked by Whitaker.
Forrest Whitaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Whitaker tenderised Ismail's leg. Ismail is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ismail takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Ismail throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whitaker's waist but Whitaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ismail off to one side.
Whitaker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ismail manages to circle out of the way.
Ismail closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whitaker circles away.
Whitaker attempts a counter takedown but Ismail avoids it well and moves away.
Forrest Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Ismail.
Ismail doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ismail is defended easily by Whitaker.
Ismail takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ismail shoots for a takedown but Whitaker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Whitaker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Whitaker darts in and clinches Ismail up against the cage.
Ismail is trying to push Whitaker away but Whitaker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ismail stops a takedown attempt from Whitaker.
#TD#
Whitaker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Whitaker trying to control the position.
#T2#
Whitaker working a defensive guard but Ismail manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Ismail tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ismail has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Ismail tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ismail has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whitaker is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Whitaker throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Whitaker can't do much from the bottom here.
Ismail is looking to take a break and control but Whitaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ismail wants to stand but Whitaker is controlling his arm.
Whitaker tries to bench press Ismail off him but Ismail keeps the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Whitaker manages to get back to half guard.
Whitaker is staying active underneath Ismail, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whitaker is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Whitaker trying to get back to full guard but Ismail takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Whitaker wants to control but Ismail is having none of it.
Khalid Ismail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Forrest Whitaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitaker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ismail tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Whitaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whitaker, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Whitaker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Ismail shoots and misses #CL2#
and Yates counters by moving into the clinch.
Yates lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yates wants to break free but Ismail has control.
Ismail has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ismail has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yates is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Yates tightens his grip and picks Ismail up, before dumping him to the ground. Ismail manages to land in guard.
Yates tries to free his leg and advance position but Ismail is retaining full guard.
Yates is looking to stand up but Ismail won't let him. #SUB#
Ismail looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Yates is defending well. Ismail quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Yates has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ismail celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khalid Ismail!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Ismail looks for a takedown but Scanlan sprawls well.
Ismail misses with a wild combination.
Scanlan with a nice cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Khalid Ismail has been cut.
Ismail steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scanlan.
Ismail tries for a takedown but Scanlan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Scanlan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scanlan misses with a hook. Ismail ducked under it nicely.
Ismail defending well as Scanlan loads up on a big left hand.
Ismail uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scanlan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismail ducks under a wild hook from Scanlan.
Scanlan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Scanlan misses with a hook. Ismail ducked under it nicely.
Scanlan looks to land a left hand but Ismail moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Scanlan. That snapped Ismail's head back.
Ismail throws a head kick that misses.
Scanlan throws out a counter right but Ismail avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Ismail doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scanlan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalid Ismail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ismail moves out of range as Scanlan strikes.
Ismail tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ismail uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scanlan.
Scanlan misses with a wild body shot.
Scanlan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ismail doesn't manage to clinch there - Scanlan circles away.
Scanlan looks to land a left hand but Ismail moved out of range nicely.
Ismail misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ismail is defended easily by Scanlan.
Ismail is breathing heavily.
Scanlan throws a lazy uppercut
and Ismail counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Scanlan slips a jab and a cross from Ismail.
Scanlan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scanlan wants it to stay on the feet.
Scanlan throws a looping overhand right but Ismail ducks down to avoid it.
Scanlan cracks Ismail with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Ismail.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scanlan misses with a hook. Ismail ducked under it nicely.
Ismail blocks a jab.
Scanlan throws a shot to the body.
Ismail moves away from the strike by Scanlan.
Scanlan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scanlan digs a good hook to Ismail's body.
Scanlan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ismail on the side of the head.
Scanlan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ismail on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
Scanlan dips to his left and cracks Ismail with an uppercut!
Scanlan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ismail momentarily.
#ROC2#
Ismail is rocked!
Scanlan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ismail had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Scanlan clobbers Ismail with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Ismail is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ismail looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scanlan fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ismail to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ismail looks to clinch but Scanlan throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ismail taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cecil Scanlan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ismail gets caught napping as Sione dives in and scores a takedown. Ismail manages to retain guard.
Sione is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sione working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ismail's head.
Sione distracts Ismail with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sione lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sione trying to control but Ismail is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sione loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ismail not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sione is in close to Ismail's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sione working some strikes from top position.
Sione passes Ismail's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ismail is breathing heavily.
Sione seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sione lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#
Ismail is rocked!
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!
Ismail trying to hold on to Sione 's head to control him but Sione postures up.
Sione lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Ismail is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Ismail is looking to improve his position.
Ismail seems to have got his legs back now.
Sione drops an elbow to the side of Ismail's head.
Sione is pressing down on Ismail's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ismail is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Sione there.
Sione landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sione landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sione is nestled in close to Ismail, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Sione is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ismail still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ismail has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Sione regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ismail's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
Ismail has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sione avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ismail.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ismail misses with some ground and pound and Sione recovers position to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
It looks like Ismail is going to stand back up.
Sione is in trouble now - Ismail has advanced to mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sione can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sione is working to get back to half guard.
Ismail looking to control but Sione is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #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.
Ismail throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sione because Ismail loaded up on that one.
Sione is squirming around, avoiding Ismail's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Sione dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalid Ismail's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ismail tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sione swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Sione closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ismail did well to prevent Sione getting side control.
Sione seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sione is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ismail has hold of Sione 's hands but Sione slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sione is thwarting Ismail's attempts to control the position.
Ismail is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sione is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sione winds up and cracks Ismail with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sione takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sione trying to pass the guard but Ismail defending well.
Ismail gets full guard.
Sione lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sione with a nice head shot there.
Sione preventing the sweep.
Sione stands up over Ismail, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sione sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ismail's guard.
Sione scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ismail trying to control here.
Ismail taking some punishment here, with Sione in his half guard.
Sione takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sione has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sione is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
John Sione has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Ismail moves into full guard.
Sione lands a couple of elbows.
Sione must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sione trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sione loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ismail wants to get back to his feet but Sione is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ismail is trying to keep Sione in close.
Sione scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ismail 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.
Ismail controls Sione momentarily but Sione frees himself. #T3#
Sione scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sione throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Sione throws a sloppy strike and Ismail has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Sione is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ismail!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khalid Ismail!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Ismail shoots in looking for a takedown. Scanlan tries to sprawl out of it but Ismail keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scanlan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ismail uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scanlan.
Ismail shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scanlan as he avoids it easily.
Scanlan lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Khalid Ismail has been cut.
Scanlan lands with a right hand.
Ismail walks into a stiff left hand from Scanlan.
Scanlan blocks a head kick by Ismail.
Ismail is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Scanlan cracks Ismail with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ismail looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Scanlan finish him?
#ROC2#
Ismail is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ismail moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Ismail with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scanlan counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalid Ismail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scanlan lands a slapping body shot.
Scanlan lands a jab.
Scanlan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ismail falls backwards - clearly groggy! Scanlan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cecil Scanlan!
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