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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Rakhmonov with a poor takedown
and Linwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Linwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rakhmonov on the side of the head.
Rakhmonov fails with a takedown attempt.
As Rakhmonov looks to move away, Linwood throws a big counter combo but Rakhmonov just gets out of the way.
Rakhmonov darts in trying to clinch
and Linwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Linwood throws a nice looking combination but Rakhmonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Linwood tests Rakhmonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rakhmonov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Linwood defends well and Rakhmonov ends up having to push Linwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
George Linwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.
Linwood has a takedown stuffed.
Rakhmonov scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rakhmonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rakhmonov looks for a takedown but Linwood sprawls well.
Linwood appears to be looking for a big counter.
Linwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov wants to clinch.
Rakhmonov has his takedown stuffed
and Linwood counters with a series of strikes. Rakhmonov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Linwood fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Rakhmonov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Linwood's waist but Linwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rakhmonov off to one side.
Linwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Rakhmonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Linwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Linwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rakhmonov's waist but Rakhmonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Linwood off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Rakhmonov misses.
Rakhmonov tries to move into range but Linwood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Linwood misses with a double jab.
Linwood closes the distance and clinches up with Rakhmonov, looking for a takedown. Linwood pushes Rakhmonov against the cage but Rakhmonov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Linwood takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rakhmonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linwood throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Rakhmonov.
Linwood is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Rakhmonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rakhmonov looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Linwood is defended easily by Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov closes the distance and clinches up with Linwood, looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov pushes Linwood against the cage but Linwood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rakhmonov fails with the takedown.
Linwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Linwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rakhmonov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Linwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Linwood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Linwood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rakhmonov avoids it really well and circles away.
Rakhmonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Linwood counters with a straight right hand.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch
and Linwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rakhmonov closes the distance but Linwood moves to the side
and Linwood counters with a series of strikes. Rakhmonov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rakhmonov fails with the takedown
and Linwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Linwood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Linwood dives in and grabs Rakhmonov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov pushes down on Linwood's head and hops out.
Linwood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rakhmonov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Linwood lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
Rakhmonov is rocked!
Linwood shoots in but no luck this time.
Rakhmonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Linwood finish him?
Linwood connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Rakhmonov to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Linwood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Linwood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Hasbullaev moves into the clinch successfully.
Linwood wants to get back to striking at distance but Hasbullaev won't allow it.
#TD#
Linwood pulls guard effortlessly.
Hasbullaev wants to control from the top but Linwood keeps moving.
Linwood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hasbullaev is controlling him.
Hasbullaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hasbullaev wants to get up but he can't break Linwood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Linwood manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hasbullaev stops a takedown attempt from Linwood.
Linwood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Linwood has picked Hasbullaev up - he's going for a ride! Linwood dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1#
Hasbullaev is trying to stand.
Hasbullaev trying to control from the bottom.
#SU#
Linwood escapes and gets back to his feet.
Linwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Linwood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Linwood shoots in for a double leg but Hasbullaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Linwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasbullaev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Linwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Linwood dives in and grabs Hasbullaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hasbullaev pushes down on Linwood's head and hops out.
Linwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hasbullaev.
Hasbullaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Hasbullaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2##TD2#
Linwood gets caught napping as Hasbullaev dives in and scores a takedown. Linwood manages to retain guard.#ES#
Linwood uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasbullaev shoots in for a takedown but Linwood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hasbullaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Linwood defends well and Hasbullaev ends up having to push Linwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Linwood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hasbullaev circles away.
Linwood with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Hasbullaev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Linwood is breathing heavily.
Hasbullaev wants to stand but Linwood has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Linwood tries to kick Hasbullaev off but Hasbullaev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Hasbullaev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Hasbullaev stops Linwood from getting back to his feet.
#ES#
Linwood manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Linwood misses with a takedown attempt - Hasbullaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hasbullaev feints the counter takedown.
Linwood shoots in but no luck this time.
Hasbullaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Linwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Hasbullaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hasbullaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hasbullaev.
Linwood stops Hasbullaev from passing to mount.
Linwood is not content to let Hasbullaev control the position.
Hasbullaev happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Linwood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Linwood lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Hasbullaev closes the distance and clinches.
Hasbullaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Linwood to keep the fight standing.
Hasbullaev misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Linwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Linwood jumps into guard, dragging Hasbullaev to the mat.
Hasbullaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Linwood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Linwood pushes Hasbullaev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Linwood shoots for a takedown but Hasbullaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hasbullaev flicks out a counter leg kick but Linwood steps away.#T1#
Linwood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hasbullaev is fending him off so far but Linwood persists. Nope, Hasbullaev circles away and we're back to standing.
Linwood has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Linwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Linwood moves out of range of the body kick from Hasbullaev.
Linwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hasbullaev can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Linwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hasbullaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Linwood swivels and escapes.
George Linwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Linwood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hasbullaev tries to avoid it but Linwood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hasbullaev to the ground. Hasbullaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hasbullaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Linwood throwing a counter right hand but Hasbullaev manages to avoid it.
Hasbullaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Linwood counters with a three punch combo that has Hasbullaev backing up. Hasbullaev nods at Linwood to acknowledge the strikes.
Linwood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hasbullaev avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Hasbullaev shoots for a takedown but Linwood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Linwood, as that shot connected.
Linwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hasbullaev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Linwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Linwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hasbullaev circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Hasbullaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Hasbullaev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Linwood is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hasbullaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Linwood has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hasbullaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Linwood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Linwood is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hasbullaev tries for a kimura but Linwood is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linwood is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hasbullaev has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hasbullaev controlling the position.
Linwood pushes Hasbullaev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hasbullaev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Linwood is not content to let Hasbullaev control the position.
Linwood is trying to buck Hasbullaev off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasbullaev is looking to take a break and control but Linwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Linwood throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Linwood dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hasbullaev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Linwood on his heels. He'll look to pass Linwood's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Linwood manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Linwood tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Hasbullaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Linwood dives in for a single leg takedown but Hasbullaev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hasbullaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Linwood circles away.
Linwood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hasbullaev pinned against the cage. Hasbullaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Linwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hasbullaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hasbullaev showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Linwood is refusing to be controlled, as Hasbullaev sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hasbullaev not doing much here.
Linwood is trying to stand.
#ES#
Linwood kicks off Hasbullaev and gets to his feet.
Linwood darts in looking for a takedown but Hasbullaev gets double underhooks and turns Linwood into the cage. #T2##TD2#
Hasbullaev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hasbullaev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hasbullaev controls the position. #SUB2#
Hasbullaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Linwood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hasbullaev cracks Linwood with a big right hand but Linwood just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hasbullaev wants to stand but Linwood is controlling his arm.
Linwood takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Linwood is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hasbullaev has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##SU2#
Hasbullaev decides to stand back up.
Linwood looks for a takedown but Hasbullaev sprawls well.
Hasbullaev tries to clinch
and Linwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Linwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
George Linwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Hasbullaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#ES#
Linwood pushes Hasbullaev off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Hasbullaev scores with a takedown into Linwood's guard.#T4#
Linwood wants to stand and escape but Hasbullaev is having none of it.
Hasbullaev wants to pass the guard but Linwood is keeping the position.
Hasbullaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hasbullaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hasbullaev wants to stand but Linwood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magomedrasul Hasbullaev.
I think Linwood 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Linwood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Linwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Linwood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Linwood to keep the fight standing.
Linwood prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Linwood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
George Linwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jrayden Johnson.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Linwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Linwood continues to drive forward.
Linwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Linwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jrayden Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linwood shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Linwood was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Linwood is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Johnson works over Linwood with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson prevents Linwood from getting back to his feet.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Linwood keeps moving.
Linwood wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson throws a strike but Linwood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Linwood uses it to pass to side control.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Linwood asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SU#
Linwood stands up.
Linwood dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Linwood's head and hops out.
Linwood fails with the takedown.#CL#
Linwood gets a clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Linwood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Linwood is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Linwood jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Linwood prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Linwood pulls Johnson into guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Linwood is keeping him busy.
Linwood wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Linwood kicks Johnson off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Linwood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Linwood tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Linwood is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Johnson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Johnson manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Linwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Linwood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Linwood is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson cracks Linwood with a big right hand but Linwood just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Linwood takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson trying to control the action but Linwood is working from the bottom.
Linwood wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that George Linwood will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Linwood.
Linwood closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Linwood pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Linwood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Linwood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Linwood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Linwood's guard.
Johnson stands up over Linwood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Linwood is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson trying to control but Linwood is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linwood keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control but Linwood is working from the bottom.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Linwood wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Jrayden Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Johnson is in close to Linwood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Linwood is rocked!
Johnson loads up on a big left hand. Linwood felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Johnson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Linwood can't hide his disappointment, as Johnson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jrayden Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Linwood has a takedown stuffed.
Lepshokov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Linwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Lepshokov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Linwood quickly recovers to half guard.
Linwood is trying to stand up here but Lepshokov is controlling him well.
Lepshokov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Linwood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Linwood is looking to escape.
Lepshokov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Linwood pushes Lepshokov off looking to stand but Lepshokov dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Lepshokov seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lepshokov stalling.
Lepshokov is nestled in close to Linwood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Lepshokov controlling the pace.
Linwood wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Lepshokov seems content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lepshokov wants to free his trapped foot but Linwood is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lepshokov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Linwood could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lepshokov has cracked it and Linwood is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lepshokov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Radmir Lepshokov!
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