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Event:
UPF 6: Good Fight Day
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Wakamatsu swinging wildly here.
Rahardian is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wakamatsu.#TD#
Rahardian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wakamatsu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rahardian is in Wakamatsu's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wakamatsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Rahardian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wakamatsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rahardian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wakamatsu has a closed guard, preventing Rahardian from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahardian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wakamatsu is keeping the position for now.
Rahardian working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Rahardian's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Wakamatsu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rahardian uses it to pass to side control.
Rahardian postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SU#
Rahardian decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wakamatsu to his feet. #CL#
Rahardian clinches up with Wakamatsu and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Rahardian jumps guard and drags Wakamatsu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rahardian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wakamatsu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rahardian trying to control the position here.
Rahardian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Rahardian wants to sweep here but Wakamatsu controlling him for the moment.
Wakamatsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rahardian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rahardian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rahardian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rahardian cracks Wakamatsu with a solid left hand.#T3#
Wakamatsu being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahardian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Wakamatsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wakamatsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wakamatsu can't keep his opponent in guard - Rahardian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wakamatsu punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rahardian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Rahardian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahardian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Rahardian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rahardian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mohammed Rahardian has been cut.
Wakamatsu tries for a takedown but Rahardian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wakamatsu misses with a combination
#TD#
so Rahardian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rahardian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wakamatsu wants to stand and escape but Rahardian is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wakamatsu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rahardian has picked Wakamatsu up and slammed him! Wakamatsu can't keep hold of the triangle and Rahardian manages to pass to side control!
Rahardian controls the position.
Rahardian is working Wakamatsu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rahardian working the ground and pound but Wakamatsu is defending the strikes. #T1##SUB#
Rahardian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wakamatsu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rahardian's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SU#
Rahardian stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Rahardian instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wakamatsu is trying to pull guard but Rahardian has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Rahardian lands a body punch.
Rahardian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wakamatsu.
#TD#
Rahardian pulls guard successfully.
Wakamatsu won't allow Rahardian to sweep him here.
Rahardian trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Rahardian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rahardian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rahardian striking off his back but it's not causing Wakamatsu any problems. #T3#
Rahardian keeping moving, preventing Wakamatsu from controlling successfully.
Wakamatsu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES#
Rahardian is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Rahardian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rahardian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Rahardian looking for subs off his back but Wakamatsu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rahardian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wakamatsu is working away from the top position though.#T4#
It looks like Wakamatsu is going to stand back up.
Rahardian holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rahardian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wakamatsu.
Rahardian is controlling Wakamatsu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahardian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Rahardian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Rahardian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wakamatsu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wakamatsu.
Mohammed Rahardian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Wakamatsu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rahardian to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rahardian throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Wakamatsu has his feet on Rahardian's thighs here. He's pushed Rahardian off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rahardian screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaname Wakamatsu!
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Event:
UPF 3: Luck Of The Irish
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Rahardian darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Ast decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rahardian's guard.#SUB#
Rahardian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ast can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahardian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahardian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahardian pulls Ast in close to prevent any damage.
Ast tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahardian is retaining full guard.
Ast is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Rahardian trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rahardian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ast controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Rahardian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ast is aware though and is defending well.
Ast is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rahardian trying to keep a closed guard but Ast is proving a slippery customer.
Rahardian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ast controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rahardian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ast tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahardian is retaining full guard.
Ast won't allow Rahardian to sweep him here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rahardian wants to stand and escape but Ast is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rahardian misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Ast counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ast.
Ast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rahardian wants to sweep here but Ast controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Ast's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Ast has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rahardian fails with a takedown attempt.
Rahardian tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Ast counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ast is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rahardian is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ast asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rahardian is not content to let Ast control the position.
Rahardian wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ast content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snabb Ast dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rahardian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rahardian dives in and grabs Ast's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ast pushes down on Rahardian's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rahardian or perhaps it was just good defense by Ast, which made it look bad.
Rahardian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ast is fending him off so far but Rahardian persists. Nope, Ast circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Rahardian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahardian fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rahardian throws a series of punches but Ast avoids them all with ease.
Ast with the counter takedown but Rahardian avoids it easily.#T1#
Ast displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rahardian.
Ast changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rahardian.
No luck for Rahardian with that takedown attempt.
Rahardian fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rahardian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ast changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rahardian throws a right hand that Ast ducks under and follows up with a left that Ast also avoids with ease.
Ast is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ast has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahardian misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Ast counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rahardian!
A lull in the action here.#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ast.
Rahardian pushes Ast away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ast gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ast controlling the position from side mount.
Rahardian is not content to let Ast control the position.
Snabb Ast has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rahardian is being controlled here.
Rahardian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ast wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rahardian being controlled for a moment.
Ast wants to control but Rahardian is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ast happy to just control the position for now.
Ast trying to control the position but Rahardian is working away.
Rahardian can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rahardian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ast's waist but Ast gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rahardian off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Rahardian drives through with a takedown into Ast's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rahardian looking to sit in guard and control but Ast gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snabb Ast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rahardian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rahardian tries to clinch but Ast moves away #TD2#
and Ast counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rahardian is looking to stand up but Ast isn't so interested in that idea.
Ast showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Ast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ast forces his way into half guard.
Ast controlling the action here. #T1#
Rahardian is trying to stand.
Ast prevents Rahardian from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ast moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rahardian is trying to get back to his feet.
Ast is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rahardian will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ast working away.
Rahardian seems a little lost for a moment, as Ast dominates the positioning.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rahardian tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahardian keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Rahardian's face as Ast controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rahardian with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Ast counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Ast has clasped his hands together around Rahardian's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rahardian is not content to let Ast control the position.
Rahardian seems a little lost for a moment, as Ast dominates the positioning.
Rahardian striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Rahardian is trying to control Ast's posture but Ast avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Ast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahardian keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rahardian keeping his opponent close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ast working away.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snabb Ast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ast has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snabb Ast!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Rahardian misses with a takedown attempt - Erickson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ed Erickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rahardian has closed the distance and engaged Erickson in a clinch.
Erickson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rahardian tries to break the clinch but Erickson is controlling the position. #BC2#
Erickson breaks the clinch.
Erickson lands a head kick. Rahardian smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Mohammed Rahardian has been cut.
Erickson shoots for a takedown but Rahardian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rahardian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rahardian fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahardian shoots in but Erickson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Rahardian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Rahardian has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Rahardian is looking for a takedown.
Erickson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rahardian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Rahardian manages to pull guard.
Rahardian trying to control the position.
Erickson stops Rahardian from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rahardian is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Erickson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rahardian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Erickson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rahardian has picked Erickson up and slammed him! Erickson can't keep hold of the triangle and Rahardian manages to pass to side control!
Rahardian has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Rahardian looking to ground and pound but Erickson is blocking nicely.
Rahardian content just to control the position here.
Erickson is squirming around, avoiding Rahardian's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Rahardian is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Erickson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Erickson shrugs it off. #SUB#
Rahardian is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Erickson is surviving well by controlling Rahardian's body position as best he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahardian postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Erickson looks a forlorn figure.
#T3#
Rahardian controlling the pace for now. #SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rahardian get's back to his feet.
Erickson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Erickson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Erickson scores with a head kick. Rahardian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Erickson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rahardian throws a head kick but Erickson moves out of range.
Erickson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rahardian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Erickson shoots in but Rahardian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rahardian seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Rahardian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Erickson drives through and clinches with Rahardian against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahardian tries to break free but Erickson pushes him back against the cage.
Erickson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rahardian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Erickson breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Rahardian has managed to clinch.
Erickson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Erickson throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Rahardian has picked Erickson up - he's going for a ride! Rahardian dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Erickson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Rahardian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Rahardian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Erickson fails to land the takedown.
Rahardian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Erickson lands with a kick to the temple. Rahardian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rahardian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erickson can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Rahardian gets tackled into the cage by Erickson. Erickson maintains the clinch. #TD#
Rahardian drags the fight down to the ground.
Rahardian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Erickson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rahardian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rahardian trying to control the position from guard on top but Erickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erickson being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Rahardian stands up and waves to Erickson to follow him.
Erickson keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Rahardian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Erickson was covering up waiting for the punch and Rahardian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rahardian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB#
Rahardian 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.
Erickson wants to sweep here but Rahardian controlling him for the moment.
Rahardian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SU#
Rahardian gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rahardian or perhaps it was just good defense by Erickson, which made it look bad.
Danga de danga de dang - Erickson scores with a four punch combination!
Rahardian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Erickson but Erickson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rahardian closes the distance and clinches up with Erickson, looking for a takedown. Rahardian pushes Erickson against the cage but Erickson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Rahardian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Rahardian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahardian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erickson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rahardian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Erickson but Erickson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rahardian fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Erickson darts in and clinches Rahardian up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erickson looking for a takedown.
Rahardian is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ed Erickson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Rahardian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Erickson has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Rahardian counters by clinching up.
Erickson tries to pull guard but Rahardian won't allow it.
Rahardian is trying to break free.
Erickson prevents Rahardian from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Rahardian gets control of Erickson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rahardian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rahardian wants to sweep but no luck.
Erickson is in close to Rahardian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rahardian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahardian wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Erickson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rahardian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erickson has managed to get both his arms back between Rahardian's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Erickson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rahardian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rahardian is looking to stand up but Erickson isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Erickson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rahardian to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Erickson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rahardian pulls down on the head and he's put Erickson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mohammed Rahardian!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rakhmonov. #TD2#
Rahardian feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rahardian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rakhmonov is trying to control the position but Rahardian postures up.
Rahardian with a nice head shot there.
Rahardian trying to control but Rakhmonov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahardian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rakhmonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rahardian wants to control from the top but Rakhmonov keeps moving. #T1#
Rahardian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Rahardian drops back looking for a leg! Rakhmonov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rakhmonov manages to kick Rahardian off! Rahardian jumps back into Rakhmonov's guard.
Rahardian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rakhmonov keeping moving, preventing Rahardian from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch there but Rahardian circles away.
A little jabbing left from Rahardian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rakhmonov lands with a kick to the temple. Rahardian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rakhmonov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rahardian's calf.#CL#
Rakhmonov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rahardian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rahardian is trying to pull guard but Rakhmonov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rakhmonov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rahardian walks away with a smile on his face. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rahardian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rakhmonov defends it nicely.#T3#
Rahardian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahardian 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 Rahardian off to one side.
Saifulla Rakhmonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Rahardian.
Rahardian shoots in looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov tries to sprawl out of it but Rahardian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rakhmonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rakhmonov stuffs the takedown.
Rakhmonov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rakhmonov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rahardian looks winded!
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rahardian as he avoids it easily.
Rakhmonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rakhmonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rahardian tries to clinch but Rakhmonov is having none of it.
Rakhmonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4##CL2#
Rahardian forces Rakhmonov back against the cage and clinches.
Rahardian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rahardian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rakhmonov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Rakhmonov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rahardian is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rakhmonov to the mat. Rakhmonov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rakhmonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakhmonov controls Rahardian momentarily but Rahardian frees himself.
Rakhmonov keeping full guard, as Rahardian tries to pass.
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 Saifulla Rakhmonov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Rakhmonov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rahardian is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rakhmonov tries to work over Rahardian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahardian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rakhmonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rakhmonov shoots in but no luck this time.
Rahardian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Rahardian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahardian fails to pull guard.
Saifulla Rakhmonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Rahardian.
Rakhmonov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rahardian avoids it.#TD2#
Rahardian jumps guard and drags Rakhmonov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Rahardian scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Rahardian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rahardian is breathing heavily.
Rahardian looks for the body kick but Rakhmonov saw that one coming.
Rahardian throws a head kick but Rakhmonov moves out of range.
Rakhmonov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rahardian tries for a takedown but Rakhmonov circles away easily
and Rakhmonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rakhmonov shoots for a double leg takedown but Rahardian sprawls well. He's pushed Rakhmonov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rahardian or perhaps it was just good defense by Rakhmonov, which made it look bad. #CL#
Rakhmonov closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rahardian as he avoids it easily.
Rahardian leaves Rakhmonov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Rakhmonov pushes Rahardian up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahardian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rakhmonov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rahardian fails to pull guard.
Rakhmonov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rahardian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rahardian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Rakhmonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL2#
Rahardian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Rahardian pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Rahardian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rahardian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rahardian trying to keep a closed guard but Rakhmonov is proving a slippery customer.
Rakhmonov wants to control from the top but Rahardian keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rahardian is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rakhmonov frees his head nicely. Oh but Rahardian has switched to an armbar! Rakhmonov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mohammed Rahardian!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Rahardian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming March to the mat! March manages to get full guard.
March is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rahardian passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Rahardian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
March blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahardian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahardian trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
March has hold of Rahardian's hands but Rahardian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1##SUB#
March looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rahardian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Rahardian there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rahardian throwing shots but March is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Rahardian seems to be working for a kimura but March defends the submission attempt.
March wants to improve his position but Rahardian is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Rahardian seems to be looking for submissions.
Rahardian performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Rahardian throwing shots but March is blocking nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Rahardian is looking for a kimura but March is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rahardian to get the leverage.
Rahardian controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Rahardian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. March looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rahardian in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
March wants to control but Rahardian postures up.
Rahardian remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Rahardian is trying to get an arm triangle but March is defending well.
Rahardian throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
March on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on March's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Rahardian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Rahardian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. March did well to prevent Rahardian getting side control.
Rahardian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Rahardian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rahardian is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rahardian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. March doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rahardian. #T1#
Rahardian wants to stand but March has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rahardian stops March from getting back to his feet.
Rahardian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahardian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Rahardian takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
March pulls Rahardian into guard.
Rahardian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahardian 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.
March is trying to keep Rahardian in close.
March utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
March is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
March is trying to keep Rahardian in close.
March working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rahardian.
Rahardian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rahardian looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
March dodges the punch combination from Rahardian.
March tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rahardian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahardian circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
so Rahardian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Rahardian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
March looking for a sweep. Not yet March, not yet.
Rahardian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rahardian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
March can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rahardian controls the pace.
Rahardian pushes down on March's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Rahardian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
March goes for a double leg but Rahardian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rahardian continues to drive forward.
March doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahardian circles away.
Rahardian misses with a head kick.
March lands a nice looking body shot.
March tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahardian swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
March looking to score a takedown here. Rahardian is defending well but March drives through and ends up in Rahardian's guard.
March wants to control from the top but Rahardian keeps moving.
Rahardian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahardian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Rahardian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rahardian looking to hit a scissor sweep but March is one step ahead there.
Rahardian is looking to stand back up but March counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rahardian.
Rahardian gets full guard.
Rahardian is trying to control the position but March postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rahardian pulls March in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
March preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
March closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rahardian circles away.#TD2#
March gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rahardian to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rahardian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
March utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rahardian is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! March is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! March has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
March wants to pass the guard but Rahardian is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Rahardian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Rahardian isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. March stacks Rahardian on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by March!
Rahardian tries to buck March off but March is having none of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
March wants to control but Rahardian is keeping him busy.
March working away.
Rahardian is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Rahardian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rahardian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but March wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahardian wants to control but March postures up.
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 Reynold March.
Well Rahardian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Rahardian!
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