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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Kickboxer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
A telegraphed right hand from Kickboxer misses the target.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kickboxer throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Kickboxer does it's job there.
Good shot there by Taylor.#CUT#
It looks like Kick Kickboxer has been cut.
Kickboxer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taylor scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kickboxer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Taylor tries to bum rush Kickboxer with a series of wild strikes but Kickboxer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kickboxer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kickboxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Taylor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kickboxer back to the cage. Taylor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kickboxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kickboxer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kickboxer misses with some punches.
Kickboxer throws a head punch that misses.
Kickboxer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Kickboxer scores with a shoulder strike.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kickboxer lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Kickboxer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Kickboxer breaks the clinch.
Kickboxer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kickboxer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Kickboxer cracks the inside of Taylor's front leg.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Kickboxer avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Taylor throws a series of punches but Kickboxer avoids them all with ease.
Kickboxer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Kickboxer dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Kickboxer throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Kickboxer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kickboxer throws out the jab.
Kickboxer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Taylor.
Kickboxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Kickboxer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Kickboxer misses with a looping right.
Taylor swings for the body but Kickboxer moves out of range.
Kickboxer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taylor to score with a decent uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kickboxer.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kickboxer, as that shot connected.
Taylor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Kickboxer. Kickboxer maintains the clinch.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kickboxer keeps control of Taylor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kickboxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kickboxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Kickboxer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Kickboxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kickboxer tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Kickboxer back against the cage.
Kickboxer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor tries to break the clinch but Kickboxer is controlling the position.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Kickboxer swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kickboxer keeps control of Taylor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kickboxer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kick Kickboxer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kick Kickboxer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kickboxer misses with a low kick.
Kickboxer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taylors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Kickboxer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kickboxer stalling the fight.
Kickboxer working aggressively here.
Kickboxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor tries to break free but Kickboxer pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kickboxer.
Taylor tries to break free but Kickboxer pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Kickboxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Kickboxer controls the action.
#T1#
Kickboxer working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kickboxer.
Kickboxer can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Kickboxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kickboxer throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor tries to circle away but Kickboxer has him pinned against the cage.
Kickboxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor tries to break free but Kickboxer pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor tries to break the clinch but Kickboxer is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kickboxer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Kickboxer keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kickboxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kickboxer.
Nice uppercut there from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taylor is looking to wear down Kickboxer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kickboxer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taylor on the side of the head.
Kickboxer moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Kickboxer loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Kickboxer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Taylor walks into a stiff left hand from Kickboxer.#CL2#
Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Kickboxer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kickboxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kickboxer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
Kickboxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor working hard to break the clinch.
Kickboxer lands with a light punch inside.
Kickboxer lands a left hand.
Kickboxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kickboxer has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Kickboxer throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Luke Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kickboxer has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kickboxer fails to land.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kickboxer working aggressively here.
Kickboxer prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Kickboxer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Kickboxer.
Taylor is looking for a counter combo.
Taylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kickboxer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Kickboxer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kick Kickboxer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Kickboxer lands with an uppercut that bounces Taylor off the cage and back into range.
Luke Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Kickboxer moves away and avoids it.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Kickboxer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Kickboxer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kickboxer tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kickboxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
A good leg kick by Kickboxer.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kickboxer slips under a jab from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer misses with a straight left.
A big left from Kickboxer misses.
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taylor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kickboxer. Kickboxer obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kickboxer lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Kickboxer misses.
Taylor throwing a counter right hand but Kickboxer manages to avoid it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kickboxer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kickboxer fails to land.
Kick Kickboxer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taylor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kickboxer misses with the head strike.
Kickboxer gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Kickboxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Kickboxer lands a left hand.
Kickboxer has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
Kickboxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Kickboxer has him pressed against the cage.
Kickboxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kickboxer misses with the head strike.
Kickboxer working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Kickboxer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Kickboxer sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kickboxer connects with a leg kick. Taylor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kickboxer throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor connects with a jab.
Kickboxer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taylor's calf.
Kick Kickboxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kickboxer.
Kickboxer lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor's hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kickboxer, right into the meat.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kickboxer moves away.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor moves out of range as Kickboxer strikes.#T4#
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Kickboxer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Kickboxer misses.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kickboxer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Kickboxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kickboxer.
Good exchange - Kickboxer coming out on top.
Kickboxer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Kickboxer.
Kickboxer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luke Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kickboxer throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kick Kickboxer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kick Kickboxer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kickboxer 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kick Kickboxer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Rakhmonov ducks under a wild hook from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rakhmonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kickboxer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kickboxer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rakhmonov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kickboxer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rakhmonov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kickboxer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Rakhmonov blocks the leg kick.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch there but Kickboxer circles away.
Rakhmonov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kickboxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rakhmonov throws a quick counter head kick but Kickboxer was just out of range.
Kickboxer ducks under a wild hook from Rakhmonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer throws a low kick, looking for Rakhmonov's leg but Rakhmonov calmly moves out of range.
Rakhmonov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rakhmonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kickboxer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kickboxer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kickboxer throws a low kick but Rakhmonov moves out of range easily.
Kick Kickboxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rakhmonov shoots in but Kickboxer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rakhmonov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rakhmonov darts in trying to clinch
and Kickboxer counters with a stiff right hand.
Rakhmonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saifulla Rakhmonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakhmonov ducks under a wild hook from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kickboxer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but Kickboxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Rakhmonov takes one to the side of the head.
Rakhmonov moves away from the strike by Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Kickboxer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kickboxer misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Rakhmonov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kickboxer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rakhmonov is in Kickboxer's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kickboxer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rakhmonov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rakhmonov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kickboxer wants to sweep but no luck.
Rakhmonov 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.#T3#
Rakhmonov slips nicely into half guard.
Rakhmonov working the head and body with strikes.
Kickboxer is trying to maintain the position but Rakhmonov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kickboxer is looking to improve his position.
Rakhmonov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rakhmonov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kickboxer wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Kickboxer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rakhmonov manages to pass to mount!
Kickboxer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rakhmonov controlling the pace for now.
Kickboxer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rakhmonov with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rakhmonov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kickboxer tries to hold on but Rakhmonov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kick Kickboxer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kickboxer misses with a hook
and Rakhmonov counters with a two punch combo.
Kickboxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Rakhmonov tries for a takedown but Kickboxer circles away easily
and Kickboxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rakhmonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kickboxer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rakhmonov misses with a takedown attempt - Kickboxer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but Kickboxer shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saifulla Rakhmonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakhmonov avoids the body shot from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Nice shot by Kickboxer.
Kickboxer misses with a straight left.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but Kickboxer shows good takedown defense.
Kickboxer slaps away a takedown attempt from Rakhmonov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Kickboxer clinches up with Rakhmonov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Rakhmonov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kickboxer uses from the top position.
Kickboxer trying to control but Rakhmonov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rakhmonov trying to control the position.
Rakhmonov tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rakhmonov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kickboxer defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kickboxer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakhmonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakhmonov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rakhmonov tries to get out of the position.
Rakhmonov controls Kickboxer momentarily but Kickboxer frees himself. #T3#
Kickboxer trying to control but Rakhmonov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rakhmonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kickboxer misses with a low kick as Rakhmonov jumps back.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kickboxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rakhmonov is looking to land body kicks.
Kickboxer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rakhmonov's hands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakhmonov.
Kickboxer throws a leg kick but Rakhmonov checks it. #T4#
Rakhmonov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rakhmonov checks a low kick from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kickboxer misses with a low kick.
Kickboxer throws a wild body kick that Rakhmonov sees coming a mile off.
Kickboxer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kick Kickboxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Rakhmonov.
Kickboxer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Rakhmonov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Rakhmonov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kickboxer!
Kickboxer regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Kickboxer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rakhmonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kickboxer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rakhmonov somewhat.
Kickboxer lands with an uppercut that bounces Rakhmonov off the cage and back into range.
Kickboxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rakhmonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rakhmonov fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kickboxer misses with a hook. Rakhmonov ducked under it nicely.
Rakhmonov checks a leg kick.
Rakhmonov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Kickboxer moves into the clinch successfully.
Rakhmonov tries to stall but Kickboxer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rakhmonov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kickboxer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big left from Kickboxer misses.
Kickboxer slaps away a takedown attempt from Rakhmonov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Kickboxer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saifulla Rakhmonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakhmonov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rakhmonov checks a low kick from Kickboxer.
A quick step to the side and Rakhmonov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kickboxer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rakhmonov under the eye.
Rakhmonov throws a right hand that misses
and Kickboxer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kickboxer swings widly with a right hand
and Rakhmonov counters with a big head kick but Kickboxer shrugs it off. #T2#
Rakhmonov shoots in but Kickboxer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kickboxer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rakhmonov ducks right into an uppercut from Kickboxer. #CL2#
Kickboxer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rakhmonov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kickboxer smiles and moves away.
Rakhmonov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kickboxer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kickboxer scores with a hook to the body. Rakhmonov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kickboxer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rakhmonov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kickboxer tries to avoid it but Rakhmonov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kickboxer to the ground. Kickboxer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kickboxer misses with a low kick.
Kickboxer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRakhmonov.
Kickboxer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Rakhmonov avoids the body shot from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kickboxer misses with a low kick.
Kickboxer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rakhmonov under the eye.
Rakhmonov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kickboxer defends well and Rakhmonov ends up having to push Kickboxer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kickboxer tries to land a leg kick but Rakhmonov saw it coming and moves away.
Rakhmonov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Kickboxer moves into the clinch.
Kickboxer misses with a punch to the body.
Rakhmonov has Kickboxer pressed against the cage, preventing Kickboxer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Kickboxer. #T4#
Rakhmonov is trying to pull guard but Kickboxer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kickboxer digs a right hand into Rakhmonov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rakhmonov's gas tank.
Kickboxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rakhmonov blocks a body shot from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer just leaning against Rakhmonov, taking a breather.
Rakhmonov fails to pull guard.
Kickboxer lands with a left to the head.
Kickboxer misses with a body punch.
Rakhmonov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kickboxer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saifulla Rakhmonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kick Kickboxer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rakhmonov missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kick Kickboxer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kickboxer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kick Kickboxer!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 901 Round 1
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kickboxer tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kickboxer to the ground. Kickboxer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris.
Harris fails with the takedown
and Kickboxer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris fails with the takedown
and Kickboxer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harris thinking.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kickboxer circles away.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris with a poor takedown
and Kickboxer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kickboxer moves into the clinch successfully.
Harris jumps guard but Kickboxer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kickboxer scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head. #T1#
Kickboxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Kickboxer.
Kickboxer tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kickboxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harris tries to pull guard but Kickboxer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kickboxer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kickboxer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harris is out of range and Kickboxer settles back down.
Kickboxer misses with a low kick.
Harris attempts a counter takedown but Kickboxer avoids it well and moves away.
Kickboxer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Harris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Kickboxer pushes Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Kickboxer works on Harris's body with a couple of short punches.
Harris looking for a takedown. #T2#
Harris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kickboxer lands a body punch.
Kickboxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kickboxer lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Kickboxer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kickboxer controlling the action here for a moment.
Kickboxer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kickboxer cracks Harris with a nice body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Kickboxer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kickboxer is pressed up against the cage. Harris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kickboxer down to the mat. Kickboxer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kickboxer throws a leg kick but Harris moved away.#T3#
Harris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kickboxer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harris. Harris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harris shoots in but no luck this time.
Kickboxer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kickboxer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kickboxer thows a leg kick but Harris checks it #TD#
and Harris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harris.
Kickboxer is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris won't allow Kickboxer to sweep him here.
Kickboxer is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Kickboxer trying to control the position.
Kickboxer working a defensive guard but Harris manages to pass into side control anyway.
Harris has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kickboxer!
Kickboxer is trying to escape the mount but Harris keeps good control and instead manages to take Kickboxer's back.
Harris lands punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kickboxer trying to control but not successfully.
Kickboxer rolls, trying to escape but Harris keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Kickboxer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick. #TD#
Harris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kickboxer on his heels. He'll look to pass Kickboxer's guard now, I'm sure.
Kickboxer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harris manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Kickboxer trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
Harris frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer tries to improve his position but instead Harris has taken his back! #SUB#
Harris is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kickboxer is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Romeo Harris!
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