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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1# Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2# Malikov gets a double leg takedown into Hernandez's guard.#ES# Hernandez pushes Malikov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Horrible takedown attempt by Malikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernandez, which made it look bad. #TD2# Malikov feints and as Hernandez raises his hands in defense, Malikov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Hernandez is trying to keep Malikov in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Malikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Malikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Malikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Malikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Malikov with a nice head shot there. Malikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hernandez is breathing heavily. Hernandez wants to sweep here but Malikov controlling him for the moment. Malikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1# Malikov distracts Hernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Malikov is working Hernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Malikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head. Malikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Malikov lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2# Hernandez is rocked! Malikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Oh Hernandez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Malikov landing some decent shots from guard. Malikov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hernandez's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abdulmuslim Malikov! Abdulmuslim Malikov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RRFC 14: Sir vs Diaz
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Rothstein clinches up against the cage. Rothstein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rothstein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rothstein stops a takedown attempt from Malikov.
Rothstein lands a good knee to the midsection. Malikov won't want to take too many of those.#BC# Rothstein breaks the clinch.
Malikov fails with the takedown.#CL# Rothstein clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC# Rothstein breaks the clinch.
Rothstein throws a leg kick which misses Malikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Malikov tries to avoid it. #TD2# Malikov gets a double leg takedown into Rothstein's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rothstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Rothstein wants to sweep but no luck. Malikov won't allow Rothstein to get back to his feet. Malikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rothstein holds on and takes a little breather. #T1# Malikov stands up over Rothstein, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Malikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Malikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Malikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Malikov throws a big right hand that misses. Malikov postures up.
Malikov throws a big right hand that misses. Rothstein has momentary wrist control but Malikov slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2# Rothstein is rocked! Malikov chips away with some ground and pound. Oh Rothstein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Malikov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rothstein covers up, he's hurt! Malikov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Malikov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Malikov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulmuslim Malikov! In his post fight interview, Abdulmuslim Malikov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 12
Date: Oct 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Miller rushes Malikov and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Miller pulls Malikov into guard.
Miller is trying to keep Malikov in close.
#SUB2# Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Malikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard. Malikov throwing strikes but missing. Malikov throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Malikov's guard. Nice move by Miller!#REVB##SUB# Malikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Malikov looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
#SUB# Malikov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Miller has picked Malikov up and slammed him! Malikov can't keep hold of the triangle and Miller manages to pass to side control!#T1# Malikov regains half guard. Malikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malikov tries to get out of the position.#SUB# Malikov looking for submissions off his back. Miller controlling the action here.#SUB# Malikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily. Malikov is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Miller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Malikov looking for subs from the bottom but Miller mounts him! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Malikov is working to get back to half guard.
Miller sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Malikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Miller has a good base and remains in mount. Malikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground. Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time. Malikov manages to regain half guard. Good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Malikov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Malikov actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB# Malikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily. Malikov wants to get back to full guard but Miller has mounted him! Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Malikov tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control. Miller is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. Malikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Malikov is working hard here to advance position.#T4# Miller looks winded! Miller is in the full mount, landing strikes. Malikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2# Miller looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Malikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Malikov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Malikov is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Malikov throws a strike but Miller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deandre Miller dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# Miller dives in and scores a takedown into Malikov's guard.#SUB# Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Malikov's legs - danger averted. Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Malikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Malikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Malikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Miller is looking to stand up but Malikov won't let him. #SUB# Malikov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Miller stacks Malikov 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 Miller! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malikov tries to improve position but can't. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2# Miller stands up. Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1# Malikov tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily#CL2# and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miller. #BC2# Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Malikov shoots in but no luck this time. Miller shoots in for a takedown but Malikov shows good takedown defense. Miller stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulmuslim Malikov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Malikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely. Malikov shoots and misses and Miller counters with a one-two to the body. Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malikov tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malikov to the ground. Malikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Malikov feinted with a counter takedown. Malikov shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense. Nice sprawl there from Miller as Malikov shoots in. Malikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Malikov closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Malikov pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2# Malikov looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well. Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malikov is defended easily by Miller. Miller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Malikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one. Malikov shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2# Miller closes the distance and pushes Malikov back into the cage.#T3# Miller is working for takedown but Malikov is calmly controlling the position for now. Malikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Malikov.
Malikov wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2# Miller breaks from the clinch.
Malikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2# Miller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB# Malikov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Miller passes into side control! Malikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Deandre Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Miller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malikov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4# Malikov is looking for a sweep. Malikov is trying to work for a sweep but Miller has mounted him! Malikov is looking to get to half guard. Poor strikes thrown by Miller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Malikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deandre Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Malikov misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Miller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Malikov fails to pull guard.
#TD2# Miller pulls guard effortlessly. Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malikov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Miller wants to control from the top but Malikov keeps moving. Miller is stalling in the full guard. #SUB# Malikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Malikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Malikov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into half guard.
#T1##SUB# Malikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Miller maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Malikov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Miller has cracked it and Malikov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deandre Miller! In his post fight interview, Deandre Miller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Malikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2# Malikov has gone for a leg lock! Schlatter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Malikov's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Malikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Malikov has his foot on Schlatter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schlatter works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Malikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schlatter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Schlatter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Schlatter 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. Schlatter connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2# Malikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schlatter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2# Malikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Schlatter distracts Malikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2# Malikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schlatter defends it easily. Schlatter throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Schlatter passes into half guard. Malikov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schlatter scores with a couple of nice shots. Schlatter drops an elbow to the side of Malikov's head. #SUB2# Malikov actively working from the bottom here. Schlatter scoring with strikes to the body and head. Malikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Schlatter stands up over Malikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Malikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schlatter defends well.#SUB2# Schlatter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Malikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schlatter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Schlatter cracks Malikov with a solid left hand.#T2# Schlatter is working Malikov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2# Schlatter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schlatter has managed to get both his arms back between Malikov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Malikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schlatter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Schlatter throws a big elbow that misses. Schlatter lands a couple of digs. Malikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Malikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schlatter is aware though and is defending well. Schlatter throwing strikes from guard but Malikov blocks nicely. Schlatter is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Malikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schlatter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Malikov is looking for a triangle but Schlatter pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Schlatter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3# Schlatter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Schlatter landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2# Malikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schlatter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schlatter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Schlatter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Schlatter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Schlatter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Malikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schlatter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Schlatter pushing down on Malikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Schlatter 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. #SUB2# Malikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Malikov is trying to get back to full guard. Malikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schlatter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4# Schlatter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Schlatter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2# Malikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Malikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Malikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlatter pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Malikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlatter pulls his head out easily. Schlatter scoring with strikes to the body and head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Malikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Schlatter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malikov's head. #SUB2# Malikov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Malikov looking for submissions off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CP Schlatter dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Schlatter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Schlatter looks for a takedown but Malikov sprawls well. CP Schlatter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Malikov closes the distance and clinches up with Schlatter, looking for a takedown. Malikov pushes Schlatter against the cage but Schlatter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Schlatter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Schlatter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malikov. Schlatter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malikov can do to turn this around? No luck for Malikov with that takedown attempt. CP Schlatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulmuslim Malikov.#TD# Schlatter scores with a takedown into Malikov's guard.#SUB2# Malikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Schlatter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Schlatter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2# Malikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Malikov taking some punishment here, with Schlatter in his half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schlatter lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2# Malikov actively working from the bottom here. Schlatter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2# Malikov actively working from the bottom here. Malikov is trying to get back to full guard. Schlatter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Schlatter winds up and cracks Malikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Malikov is looking for a sweep. Schlatter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Schlatter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2# Malikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Malikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2# Malikov looking for submissions off his back. Schlatter scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2# Malikov wants to improve his position but Schlatter is controlling well.
Schlatter thows a huge punch but Malikov dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# Malikov actively working from the bottom here. Malikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schlatter. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schlatter lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2# Malikov actively working from the bottom here. Schlatter not landing any meaningful shots this time. Malikov gets back to full guard.
Schlatter trying to control the position from guard on top but Malikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Malikov looking for a guillotine here but Schlatter defends easily.
Schlatter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. CP Schlatter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3# Schlatter is in close to Malikov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# Malikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schlatter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Schlatter postures up in Malikov's guard and throws a big left but Malikov blocks it. #SUB2# Malikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schlatter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2# Malikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Malikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schlatter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Malikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schlatter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schlatter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4# Schlatter scoring with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Malikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schlatter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schlatter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Schlatter slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2# Malikov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Malikov looking for submissions off his back. Schlatter 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Malikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malikov can do anything to dispel that myth. Schlatter lands with a punch from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CP Schlatter dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Malikov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schlatter on his heels. He'll look to pass Schlatter's guard now, I'm sure. Schlatter is adopting a defensive guard. Malikov is in close to Schlatter's body, working some short punches and elbows. Malikov stops Schlatter from standing up. Malikov is in close to Schlatter's body, working some short punches and elbows. Malikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB# Schlatter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Malikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schlatter's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malikov landing some decent shots from guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Malikov is working Schlatter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1# Malikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Schlatter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malikov is one step ahead there. Malikov lands a couple of decent looking shots. Malikov looking to pass the guard. Malikov landing some decent shots from guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malikov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Malikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Malikov is in close to Schlatter's body, working some short punches and elbows. Malikov cracks Schlatter with a solid left hand. Malikov distracts Schlatter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Malikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# Malikov landing some decent shots from guard. Malikov working some strikes from top position. Malikov scoring with punches to the head and body. Schlatter looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Malikov distracts Schlatter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB# Schlatter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malikov landing with the ground and pound. Malikov lands a couple of digs. Malikov postures up and lands a big shot to Schlatter's brow. #T3# Schlatter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malikov working some strikes from top position. Malikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Schlatter is trying to keep Malikov in close.
Malikov lands a couple of digs. Malikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schlatter's head. Malikov won't allow Schlatter to sweep him here. Schlatter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Schlatter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Malikov landing with the ground and pound. Malikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4# Malikov lands a couple of decent looking shots. Schlatter looking to control.
Malikov cracks Schlatter with a solid left hand.#SUB# Schlatter has his foot on Malikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malikov works his way back into a safe position though. Malikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schlatter's head. Malikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Schlatter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Malikov 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. Malikov works over Schlatter with some ground and pound from guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Malikov works over Schlatter with some ground and pound from guard. Abdulmuslim Malikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! CP Schlatter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Malikov scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Abdulmuslim Malikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Schlatter 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CP Schlatter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2019 |
#R1# Malikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yong. Yong looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD# Malikov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yong did well to prevent Malikov getting side control. Malikov drops an elbow to the side of Yong's head. #ROC# Yong is rocked! Malikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Yong is still in real trouble! Can Malikov finish him? Malikov slips a nice elbow through Yong's hands, connecting with Yong's forehead. Malikov drops an elbow to the side of Yong's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Malikov unloads with some huge strikes here! Yong is out! Malikov wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abdulmuslim Malikov! After the fight, Abdulmuslim Malikov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
RRFC 8: Burrows vs Sir
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1# Malikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Malikov misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Hyde counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hyde. Hyde has Malikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Hyde has picked Malikov up - he's going for a ride! Hyde dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Hyde content to control rather than advance. Hyde is trying to control the action in half guard but Malikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hyde is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Hyde moves nicely into side control. Hyde controlling from side mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malikov tries to get out of the position. Hyde wants to control but Malikov is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2# Hyde is trying to get an arm triangle but Malikov is defending well. Hyde trying to control the position but Malikov is working away. Malikov tries to bench press Hyde off him but Hyde keeps the position. Hyde creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Malikov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Hyde wants to control but Malikov is keeping him busy. Malikov tries to improve position but can't. Malikov trying to remain calm as Hyde controls from the top position. Hyde trying to control the action but Malikov is working from the bottom. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hyde wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malikov, who protects the arm well. Malikov is looking for a sweep.#T2# Hyde trying to control the position but Malikov is working away. Hyde lands a few punches from side control. Malikov is looking for a sweep. Hyde wants to control but Malikov is keeping him busy. Malikov tries to buck Hyde off but Hyde is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hyde advances to full mount. Hyde controlling the position easily from mount. The referee warns Malikov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Malikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB2# Hyde is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Malikov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Hyde has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Hyde controlling the position easily from mount. Malikov tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hyde trying to control but Malikov is having none of it. Malikov is bucking up trying to escape but Hyde cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2# Malikov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hyde. Malikov working to try and regain half guard.
Hyde working Malikov over with strikes here. Hyde with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2# Hyde working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Malikov looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hyde! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lokee Hyde!
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Event:
RRFC 5 Kano vs MacLaren
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1# Malikov fails to land the takedown. Malikov moves out of range of the body kick. Malikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodridge can pounce on him.
Malikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodridge sprawls well. He's pushed Malikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Goodridge tries to counter with a takedown but Malikov is quick to defend against it.#TD2# Malikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goodridge's guard. Malikov is in close to Goodridge's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Goodridge is looking to cinch up a triangle. Malikov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Goodridge's body to avoid the submission. Goodridge has instead reached around Malikov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Goodridge arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob Goodridge! Bob Goodridge was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
RRFC 3 Malikov vs Liberti
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1# Liberti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Liberti misses with a series of wild punches.
Liberti throws a series of punches but Malikov moves out of range. No luck for Malikov with that takedown attempt. Liberti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liberti swivels and escapes. Malikov keeps the fight on the outside. Left hook, right uppercut from Liberti. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Liberti!
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! Liberti leaves Malikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulmuslim Malikov. That's going to take a lot out of him. A nice leg kick lands there from Liberti. Liberti tries to clinch up but Malikov circles away and keeps his distance. Malikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Liberti sprawls well. He's pushed Malikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Liberti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malikov. Liberti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liberti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liberti tries to close the distance and clinch but Malikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Liberti fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1# Liberti is looking to clinch but Malikov is avoiding it.
Liberti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD# Liberti gets caught napping as Malikov dives in and scores a takedown. Liberti manages to retain guard. Malikov is working Liberti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Malikov throws a big elbow that misses. Malikov landing with the ground and pound. Liberti is trying to keep Malikov in close.
Liberti will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Liberti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Malikov stands up over Liberti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Malikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB# Malikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Liberti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Liberti has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Malikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malikov tries to get out of the position.#SUB# Malikov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Liberti escapes and throws Malikov's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2# Malikov looks to move to half guard but instead Liberti has passed into mount! Damn! Liberti wants to control the pace but Malikov is squirming around nicely. Malikov tries to reverse the position but Liberti maintains control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Liberti content just to control the position here. Malikov tries to reverse the position but Liberti maintains control. Malikov is squirming around, avoiding Liberti's attempts to control the action. Malikov can't escape the position.
#T3# Malikov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Malikov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Malikov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Liberti passes into side control!#SU2# Liberti has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Malikov shoots in and drives through. Liberti sprawls well. Malikov is breathing heavily. Malikov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Malikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Malikov fails with the takedown and Liberti counters with a stiff right hand. Malikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Liberti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liberti duly obliges. #CUT2# It looks like Abdulmuslim Malikov has been cut. We've been informed that Liberti has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4# Liberti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liberti cracks Malikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD# Malikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Liberti sprawls well initially but Malikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Malikov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Liberti to regain full guard. Malikov is fighting to break Liberti's control of his arms but Liberti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Malikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Liberti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Malikov throws a strike but Liberti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Liberti works over Malikov with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Malikov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Liberti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Malikov. Malikov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Liberti presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Liberti dominated that round. The cut man is working on Abdulmuslim Malikov's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Liberti is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Liberti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Liberti looks to land a combination. Malikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Malikov shoots for a takedown but Liberti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Left hook, right uppercut from Liberti. Liberti has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Malikov dives in and grabs Liberti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liberti pushes down on Malikov's head and hops out. Liberti tries to clinch but Malikov is having none of it. Liberti tries to clinch there but Malikov circles away.
Liberti throws a right and a left that Malikov avoids nicely. Liberti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Liberti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Malikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Malikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulmuslim Malikov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Liberti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Malikov backs up against the cage.
#ROC2# Malikov is rocked! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Malikov shoots in for a takedown but Liberti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Oh Malikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Malikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liberti.
Malikov attempts a counter takedown but Liberti avoids it well and moves away.#T1# Liberti scores with a kick to the midsection. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Liberti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liberti. Malikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Francesco Liberti seems to be getting the better of the standup. Liberti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liberti. A solid body kick from Liberti. #TD# Malikov drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Liberti manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Malikov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Liberti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Malikov is trying to pull guard but Liberti has him pressed against the cage. Liberti lands with a short head shot on the inside. Malikov fails to pull guard.
Liberti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Liberti lands a body punch. Malikov seems to have got his legs back now. Malikov can't get the takedown.
#T2# Malikov tries to pull guard but Liberti won't allow it.
Malikov tries to pull guard but Liberti holds him up against the cage and eventually Malikov drops back down to his feet.
Liberti lands a shot to the body. Malikov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liberti walks away with a smile on his face. Malikov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Malikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liberti. Malikov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Both fighters circling a little - Liberti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Liberti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2# Liberti rushes Malikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Liberti lands with a short shot to the head. Malikov fails to pull guard.
Liberti pressing his opponent against the cage. Liberti scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3# Liberti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Liberti lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Malikov tries to pull guard but Liberti forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Liberti lands with a right to the head. Malikov fails to pull guard.
Malikov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Liberti.
Liberti leaning his opponent against the cage. Malikov tries to pull guard but Liberti holds him up against the cage and eventually Malikov drops back down to his feet.
Liberti scores a nice knee to the body.
Liberti lands a left hand.
Malikov is working for takedown but Liberti is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4# Malikov tries to pull guard but Liberti holds him up against the cage and eventually Malikov drops back down to his feet.
Liberti slowing the pace effectively. Malikov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liberti pulls him back up using the underhooks. Liberti lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Malikov has Liberti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Liberti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Liberti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Liberti working some nice short punches in the clinch. Liberti scores with a shoulder strike. Liberti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Liberti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Liberti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Liberti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Liberti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Liberti slowing the pace effectively. Liberti continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Liberti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Abdulmuslim Malikov's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##CL2# Liberti has closed the distance and engaged Malikov in a clinch.
Malikov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Liberti to keep the fight standing. Liberti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Liberti is pressed up against the cage. Malikov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Liberti down to the mat. Liberti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liberti. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malikov is defended easily by Liberti. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulmuslim Malikov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Liberti is looking to clinch. Malikov has a takedown stuffed. Liberti tries to close the distance and clinch but Malikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Liberti closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Liberti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malikov backwards. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Liberti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malikov up against the cage. Malikov wants a takedown.
#T1# Malikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Liberti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liberti lands a nice shot to the body. Liberti landing knees to the head.
Good body shot from Liberti.
Knees in the clinch landing for Liberti.
Liberti lands an uppercut. Liberti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A quick uppercut on the inside from Liberti. The referee is keeping an eye on Liberti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Liberti lands a nice knee to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Liberti.
Liberti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Liberti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Liberti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2# Liberti jerks Malikov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Malikov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Liberti goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Liberti because Malikov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Francesco Liberti! A relieved looking Francesco Liberti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1# Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson .#ROC2# Malikov is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Abdulmuslim Malikov has been cut.#TD# Malikov scores with a takedown into Johnson 's guard. Oh Malikov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Malikov with a nice head shot there. Malikov seems to have got his legs back now. Malikov landing with the ground and pound. Malikov connects with a couple of short punches. Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Malikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson 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. Malikov working some strikes from top position.#ROC# Johnson is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Malikov drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Malikov off! Malikov jumps back into Johnson 's guard. Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Malikov finish him? Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses. Malikov lands a couple of decent looking shots. Malikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Malikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Malikov lands a couple of digs.#T1# Malikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Malikov cracks Johnson with a solid left hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Malikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Malikov landing with the ground and pound. #SUB# Malikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Malikov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Johnson covers up, he's hurt! Malikov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Malikov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Malikov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulmuslim Malikov! Abdulmuslim Malikov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Malikov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malikov lands in his opponent's guard. Malikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Malikov postures up in Polimac's guard and throws a big left but Polimac blocks it. Malikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Polimac's head. Malikov lands a couple of decent looking shots. Malikov throwing strikes but missing. Malikov throwing strikes but missing. Malikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Polimac's head. Malikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Malikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Malikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Malikov throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Malikov with a nice head shot there. Malikov chips away with some ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Polimac throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Polimac trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Polimac bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malikov's guard. #REVB##SUB# Malikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB# Malikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Malikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Polimac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Polimac wanted to stand there but Malikov had control of the position. #SUB# Malikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Polimac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Polimac is looking to stand up but Malikov won't let him. #SUB# Malikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Polimac is aware though and is defending well. Malikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Polimac on the ground.#SUB# Malikov looking for a guillotine here but Polimac defends easily.
#SUB# Polimac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polimac has managed to get both his arms back between Malikov's legs - danger averted.#T2# 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.#SUB# Malikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Polimac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Polimac wants to get up but he can't break Malikov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Polimac avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Polimac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polimac has managed to get both his arms back between Malikov's legs - danger averted. Malikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Malikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Polimac avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Malikov working for a triangle but Polimac defends it easily.
#SUB# Malikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3# Malikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2# Polimac gets to his feet. Malikov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD# Malikov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Malikov showed some decent athleticism there. Polimac tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Polimac lands with a few short shots to the body. Polimac punching from the bottom.
Polimac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Malikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Malikov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB# Malikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malikov 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. Polimac punching from the bottom.
Malikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Malikov lands a nice short elbow.#T4# Malikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Malikov connects with a nice short shot to Polimac's temple. Malikov working the head and body with strikes. 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! Polimac tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Polimac gets back to full guard.
Polimac looks winded! Malikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polimac is keeping the position for now. Malikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Polimac throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Malikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Malikov is in close to Polimac's body, working some short punches and elbows. Malikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malikov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Malikov is working Polimac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Malikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Polimac trying to strike off his back.
Malikov chips away with some ground and pound. Polimac striking off his back but it's not causing Malikov any problems. Malikov is in close to Polimac's body, working some short punches and elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulmuslim Malikov dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD# Malikov gets the takedown into side control. Malikov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Polimac to see if he's OK.#SUB# Malikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Polimac takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC# Polimac is rocked! Malikov in side control lands a decent elbow. Malikov in side control lands a decent elbow. Polimac is still in real trouble! Can Malikov finish him? Abdulmuslim Malikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Polimac takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Malikov is chipping away with strikes.
Malikov landing strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Malikov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Polimac misses with an elbow from the bottom. Malikov looks up at the clock and then as Polimac takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Malikov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Malikov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Polimac looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Malikov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulmuslim Malikov! A less than humble Abdulmuslim Malikov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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