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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Rodgers shoots in and drives through. Aliakbari sprawls well.
Aliakbari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rodgers closes the distance but Aliakbari moves to the side #TD2#
and Aliakbari counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rodgers can't keep his opponent in guard - Aliakbari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodgers is trying to stand back up but Aliakbari is controlling him
Rodgers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodgers.
Aliakbari stopping the sweep attempt from Rodgers.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Aliakbari is posturing up here but Rodgers has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aliakbari tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aliakbari has to tap! Slick submission there by Rodgers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oren Rodgers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Aliakbari fails to land the takedown.
Aliakbari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aliakbari shoots in but Lynch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lynch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aliakbari tries to counter with a clinch but Lynch shakes him off and moves away.
Lynch tries to clinch but Aliakbari moves out of range. #CL#
Aliakbari tries to keep at a distance but Lynch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aliakbari is looking to break free of the clinch but Lynch has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch stalls.
Aliakbari told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Aliakbari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lynch's efforts to push away.
Lynch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aliakbari is defending well.#T1#
Lynch wants to get back to striking at distance but Aliakbari won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lynch.
Lynch stalling against the cage.
Aliakbari is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lynch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aliakbari walks away with a smile on his face. Lynch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lynch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aliakbari misses with a shot to the body
and Lynch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Aliakbari moves into the clinch.
Lynch tries to circle away but Aliakbari has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Aliakbari has hold of one of Lynch's legs. Lynch is fighting the takedown attempt but Aliakbari gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lynch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aliakbari manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Aliakbari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynch.
Lynch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aliakbari's guard.#SUB#
Lynch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aliakbari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aliakbari has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lynch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Lynch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aliakbari is one step ahead there.
Lynch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lynch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aliakbari's guard. #REVR#
Lynch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aliakbari's head.#SU#
Lynch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lynch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aliakbari counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Lynch has Aliakbari up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Aliakbari looking for a takedown.
Trent Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Aliakbari.#TD#
Lynch pulls guard.
Aliakbari won't allow Lynch to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Lynch working for a triangle but Aliakbari defends it easily.
Lynch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Lynch dominated that round.
That's time! Lynch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Aliakbari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aliakbari steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lynch.
Aliakbari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aliakbari fails with the takedown
and Lynch counters with a left to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lynch.
Aliakbari is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch tries to clinch but Aliakbari is having none of it. #CL#
Lynch has closed the distance and engaged Aliakbari in a clinch.
Lynch fails to pull guard.
Lynch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Lynch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aliakbari.
Trent Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Aliakbari.#TD#
Lynch tightens his grip and picks Aliakbari up, before dumping him to the ground. Aliakbari manages to land in guard.
Lynch with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Lynch drops back looking for a leg! Aliakbari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aliakbari manages to kick Lynch off! Lynch jumps back into Aliakbari's guard.
Lynch with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Lynch drops back looking for a leg! Aliakbari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aliakbari manages to kick Lynch off! Lynch jumps back into Aliakbari's guard. #T2#
Lynch throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch is looking to work some ground and pound but Aliakbari has wrist control.
Trent Lynch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynch tries to stand but Aliakbari is controlling from the bottom.
Lynch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aliakbari trying to control the position.
#T3#
Lynch stopping the sweep attempt from Aliakbari.
Lynch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lynch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Lynch darts in and clinches Aliakbari up against the cage.
Lynch tries to pull guard but Aliakbari won't allow it.
Aliakbari is trying to pull guard but Lynch has him pressed against the cage.
Lynch is trying to force a seperation but Aliakbari has the dominant position.
Aliakbari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lynch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aliakbari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lynch's efforts to push away.#T4#
Lynch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aliakbari is defending well.
A bit of stalling here from Lynch.
#BC#
Lynch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lynch throws the left hand but Aliakbari avoids the punch easily.
Lynch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Aliakbari clinches. #TD#
Lynch pulls Aliakbari into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Aliakbari from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Lynch dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Lynch darts in and clinches Aliakbari up against the cage.
Lynch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lynch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aliakbari to keep the fight standing.
Aliakbari taking a breather.
Lynch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aliakbari smiles and moves away.
Lynch slips a jab and a cross from Aliakbari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lynch clinches.
Aliakbari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lynch smiles and moves away.
Trent Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aliakbari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aliakbari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lynch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##CL#
Lynch drives through and clinches with Aliakbari against the cage.
#TD#
Lynch jumps guard.
Lynch looking to control.
Aliakbari won't allow Lynch to sweep him here.
Lynch trying to keep a closed guard but Aliakbari is proving a slippery customer.
Aliakbari throws a strike but Lynch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB#
Lynch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Aliakbari wants to stand up but Lynch is controlling him.
Lynch cracks Aliakbari with a solid left hand.
Lynch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aliakbari throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lynch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lynch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aliakbari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aliakbari wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lynch is now in half guard.
Lynch 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#
Lynch slips a nice elbow through Aliakbari's hands, connecting with Aliakbari's forehead.
Lynch working over Aliakbari with some ground and pound. Aliakbari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Aliakbari is defending against the submission attempts here by Lynch.
#SUB#
Lynch is trying to work for a kimura but Aliakbari is defending well.
Lynch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aliakbari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Lynch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ground and pound from Lynch.
Aliakbari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lynch is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Lynch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lynch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Lynch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Aliakbari keeps the fight on the outside.
Aliakbari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aliakbari looks for the body kick but Barry saw that one coming.
Barry dodges the punch combination from Aliakbari.
Barry tries to clinch up but Aliakbari circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barry could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aliakbari is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Barry to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barry wants to take the fight to the mat but Aliakbari manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Aliakbari has clasped his hands together around Barry's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Barry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Barry is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Aliakbari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aliakbari tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barry's legs.
Barry is looking for a sweep.
Aliakbari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barry keeps working.
Barry tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barry struggling a bit here.
Barry is trying to work for a sweep but Aliakbari has mounted him!
Barry is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barry sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barry manages to get to full guard.
Barry trying to keep a closed guard but Aliakbari is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Aliakbari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barry trying to keep a closed guard but Aliakbari is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barry is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Barry scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aliakbari managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Aliakbari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barry trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliakbari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barry wants to control from the top but Aliakbari keeps moving.
Barry lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barry stops Aliakbari from standing up. #SUB#
Barry 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.
Barry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amir Aliakbari will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Barry tries to keep at a distance but Aliakbari has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barry taking a breather. #TD2#
Aliakbari gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Barry pulls Aliakbari in to control the position.
Barry wants to sweep but no luck.
Barry is working hard here to advance position.
Barry working a defensive guard here.
Aliakbari is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliakbari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Aliakbari is looking to stand up but Barry won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barry ducks under a wild hook from Aliakbari.#CL2#
Aliakbari clinches with his opponent.
Barry wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Aliakbari breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barry enables Aliakbari to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barry is trying to control the position but Aliakbari postures up.
Aliakbari wants to pass the guard but Barry is keeping the position.
Barry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Aliakbari preventing the sweep.
Amir Aliakbari has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Aliakbari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aliakbari has managed to get both his arms back between Barry's legs - danger averted.
Barry working a defensive guard here.
Aliakbari advances to half guard.
Aliakbari is controlling the pace.
Aliakbari wants to stand up but Barry is controlling the position.
#T3#
Barry is not content to let Aliakbari control the position.
Aliakbari is thwarting Barry's attempts to control the position.
Barry keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Barry clinches. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Aliakbari turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Barry tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aliakbari presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Barry sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Aliakbari trying to control the action but Barry is working from the bottom.
Barry wants to control but Aliakbari is keeping busy.
Aliakbari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barry defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aliakbari is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Aliakbari 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Barry wants to clinch up but Aliakbari keeps it at a distance.
Aliakbari throws a series of punches but Barry moves out of range. #TD2#
Aliakbari gets a double leg takedown into Barry's guard.#ES#
Barry has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aliakbari off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Barry tries to clinch there but Aliakbari circles away.
Aliakbari follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Aliakbari has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barry is looking to clinch but Aliakbari is avoiding it.
Barry tries to clinch there but Aliakbari circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barry moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aliakbari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aliakbari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1##CL#
Barry gets a clinch. #TD2#
Aliakbari has hold of one of Barry's legs. Barry is fighting the takedown attempt but Aliakbari gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Barry is pulling down on Aliakbari's head. It's preventing any offense from Aliakbari, at least for the moment.
Aliakbari looking to sit in guard and control but Barry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aliakbari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barry sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Aliakbari is trying to keep Barry in close.
Barry won't allow Aliakbari to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Barry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barry wants to control from the top but Aliakbari keeps moving. #SUB2#
Aliakbari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barry looking to sit in guard and control but Aliakbari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Aliakbari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Barry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aliakbari defends it easily.
Barry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aliakbari on the ground.
Barry keeping moving, preventing Aliakbari from controlling successfully.
Barry is trying to control the position but Aliakbari postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aliakbari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aliakbari prevents Barry from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Aliakbari bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barry is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Aliakbari stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Aliakbari moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Aliakbari tightens his grip and picks Barry up, before dumping him to the ground. Barry manages to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amir Aliakbari.
Well Aliakbari 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 Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Aliakbari!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Cross misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Aliakbari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cross wants to sweep here but Aliakbari controlling him for the moment.
Cross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aliakbari wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cross doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Aliakbari won't allow Cross to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross keeping full guard, as Aliakbari tries to pass.
Cross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aliakbari is controlling him. #T1#
Aliakbari trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Aliakbari closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cross did well to prevent Aliakbari getting side control.
Cross is looking to improve his position.
Cross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Aliakbari seems content to control.
Aliakbari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Cross manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Aliakbari trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Aliakbari stops Cross from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aliakbari is one step ahead there.
Aliakbari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Aliakbari closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cross is staying active underneath Aliakbari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cross trying to control from the bottom.
Aliakbari wants to control but Cross is keeping him busy.
Cross wants to improve his position but Aliakbari is controlling well.
We've been informed that Aliakbari has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cross is working hard here to advance position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4##SU2#
Aliakbari gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Aliakbari drives through with a takedown into Cross's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aliakbari postures up and lands a big shot to Cross's brow.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Aliakbari from controlling successfully.
Cross pulls Aliakbari in close to his closed guard and prevents Aliakbari from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aliakbari trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Aliakbari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Aliakbari.
Cross seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aliakbari throws a head kick but Cross moves out of range.
Aliakbari tries to clinch up.
Terry Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Cross closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aliakbari quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Aliakbari kicks off Cross and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Aliakbari closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cross did well to prevent Aliakbari getting side control.
Cross tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Aliakbari manages to move to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amir Aliakbari has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Aliakbari stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Cross misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1##TD2#
Aliakbari shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aliakbari is breathing heavily.
Aliakbari looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aliakbari looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cross with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU2#
Aliakbari stands up and beckons Cross to join him on the feet.
Aliakbari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Aliakbari closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cross to the mat! Cross manages to get full guard.
Aliakbari forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Cross wants to control but Aliakbari is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Aliakbari is working for a kimura but Cross is defending it quite comfortably.
Cross moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cross wants to improve his position but instead Aliakbari has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Cross is not content to let Aliakbari control the position.
Aliakbari looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Aliakbari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cross gets full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aliakbari wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Cross wants to get back to his feet but Aliakbari passes into half guard.
Aliakbari is trying to control the action in half guard but Cross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aliakbari throwing shots but Cross is blocking nicely.
Cross slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aliakbari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Aliakbari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cross takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cross throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Aliakbari counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cross won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aliakbari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aliakbari stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cross wants to get back to his feet.
Cross wants to stand back up but Aliakbari manages to pass into side control.
Cross is looking to regain half guard here but Aliakbari keeps moving and retains side control.
Aliakbari wants to control for a moment but Cross uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #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.
Aliakbari controlling the pace.
Cross wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SU2#
Aliakbari postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cross to stand up. #TD2#
Aliakbari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cross was covering up waiting for the punch and Aliakbari finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Cross is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cross is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Aliakbari breaks the clinch.
Cross tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Aliakbari counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Aliakbari looking to pass the guard.
Cross has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES#
Cross kicks Aliakbari off and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amir Aliakbari.
Well Aliakbari 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Aliakbari!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Barton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aliakbari to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aliakbari wants to control from the top but Barton keeps moving.
Barton wants to sweep but no luck.
Barton keeping moving, preventing Aliakbari from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliakbari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Aliakbari is looking to work some ground and pound but Barton has wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aliakbari advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Barton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aliakbari connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aliakbari controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Aliakbari is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Barton looks calm but he's in trouble here. Aliakbari gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Barton is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Aliakbari lets go of the hold and Barton can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amir Aliakbari!
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