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Event:
NAFC: The Island 3
Date: Nov 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Know misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Know closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Know prevents a takedown attempt there.
Know keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Higgenbottom's efforts to push away.
Higgenbottom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Know has him pressed against the cage.
Higgenbottom is trying to break the clinch but Know is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgenbottom prevents a body shot from Know.
Higgenbottom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Know just stands there and leans against the cage.
Know digs a right hand underneath Higgenbottom's ribcage. Higgenbottom let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Know goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Know misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Know.
A hook to the body from Know.
Higgenbottom blocking some punches.
Higgenbottom is trying to break the clinch but Know has him pressed against the cage.
Higgenbottom can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Know.
Know misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Know tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Know misses with a punch to the body.
Know lands a left hand that snaps the head of Higgenbottom backwards.
Know swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Know misses with a hook to the ribs.
Know goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Know misses with a hook to the ribs.
Know has a couple of punches blocked by Higgenbottom.
Know throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgenbottom.
Know misses with a short punch on the inside.
Know tries a body shot but Higgenbottom blocks it.
#T3#
Higgenbottom tries to circle away but Know has him pinned against the cage.
Know tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Know swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgenbottom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Know goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgenbottom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Know tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgenbottom's elbow.
Know can't find room to land a body shot as Higgenbottom controls the action.
Higgenbottom tries to pull guard but Know won't allow it.
Higgenbottom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ellsworth Higgenbottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Know makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Know misses with a body punch.
Know lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Know can't find room to land a body shot as Higgenbottom controls the action.
Know misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Know softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Know misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Know.
Higgenbottom prevents a body shot from Know.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Know lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Higgenbottom is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
We Know dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Know scores with a jab.
Know displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgenbottom throws out the jab.
Higgenbottom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Higgenbottom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like We Know has been cut.
Know misses with a looping right.
It looked like Higgenbottom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Know.
Know takes a swing at Higgenbottom's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Know drives through and clinches with Higgenbottom against the cage.
Know throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgenbottom.
Know swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Know misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Know lands a hook to the side of the head.
Higgenbottom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Higgenbottom tries to break free but Know pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Know misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Know misses with the head strike.
Higgenbottom working hard to break the clinch.
Higgenbottom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Know just stands there and leans against the cage.
Higgenbottom is trying to break free.
Know lands a right hand that snaps the head of Higgenbottom backwards.
Higgenbottom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgenbottom is trying to break the clinch but Know has him pressed against the cage.
Higgenbottom blocks an uppercut.
#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.
Higgenbottom prevents a body shot from Know.
Know goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We Know seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Know misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Know tries to work over Higgenbottom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Know misses with some punches.
Know prevents Higgenbottom from breaking the clinch.
Higgenbottom blocks a body shot from Know.
Know swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Know lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Know swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgenbottom uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Know misses with a short punch on the inside.
Know throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgenbottom.
Know lands with a left to the head.
Know has a couple of punches blocked by Higgenbottom.
Higgenbottom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Know lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Higgenbottom or not.
Know goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Know fails to land.
Know misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Know tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgenbottom's elbow.
Know misses with a punch on the inside.
Know tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgenbottom's elbow.
Know tries to work over Higgenbottom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Know lands a body punch in the clinch.
Know has a couple of punches blocked by Higgenbottom.
Know misses with a punch on the inside.
Know has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Know is working Higgenbottom over against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Higgenbottom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Higgenbottom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
We Know showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on We Know's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Know misses with a hook.
Know misses the shot to the body.
Higgenbottom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ellsworth Higgenbottom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Know. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Know. Higgenbottom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Know listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Higgenbottom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Know closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Know swings away with a body shot that misses
and Higgenbottom counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Know! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ellsworth Higgenbottom!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Soup with a lazy takedown attempt
and Higgenbottom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soup thinking.
Maggot Soup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soup shoots in for a takedown but Higgenbottom shows good takedown defense.
Higgenbottom lands a nice hook to Soup's body. Soup takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soup fails with the takedown
and Higgenbottom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ellsworth Higgenbottom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maggot Soup.
Soup fails with a takedown attempt.
Higgenbottom leaves Soup with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soup with a lazy takedown attempt
and Higgenbottom counters with a straight right hand.
Higgenbottom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soup misses with a takedown attempt
and Higgenbottom counters with a right hand to the body.
Soup doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Higgenbottom counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgenbottom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgenbottom lands a jab to the nose.#T1##TD2#
Soup shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Higgenbottom is looking to get back to is feet but Soup passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Soup tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Soup has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Soup looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #ES#
Higgenbottom throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Soup shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Soup was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Soup has an Americana. Higgenbottom didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Soup is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Soup hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Maggot Soup!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Carringer shoots in for a takedown but Higgenbottom shows good takedown defense.
Higgenbottom clobbers Carringer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carringer throws a sloppy head kick
and Higgenbottom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carringer throws the left hand but Higgenbottom avoids the punch easily.
Carringer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Higgenbottom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carringer looks to clinch
and Higgenbottom counters with a three punch combo that has Carringer backing up. Carringer nods at Higgenbottom to acknowledge the strikes.
Bran Carringer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgenbottom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Higgenbottom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carringer misses with a takedown
and Higgenbottom counters with a left and a right that stings Carringer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgenbottom misses with a two punch combination.
Carringer shoots in and drives through. Higgenbottom sprawls well.
Ellsworth Higgenbottom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bran Carringer.
Carringer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Higgenbottom counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Carringer is rocked!
Higgenbottom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Carringer shoots in for a takedown but Higgenbottom shows good takedown defense.
Carringer misses with a takedown
and Carringer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carringer is still on wobbly legs! Can Higgenbottom finish him?
Carringer looks winded!
Higgenbottom works the jab nicely.
Ellsworth Higgenbottom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Higgenbottom drops Carringer with a huge uppercut! Carringer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Higgenbottom is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ellsworth Higgenbottom!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Higgenbottom circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Ahmad tries to get set, Higgenbottom tries to push him back and clinch up but Ahmad manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahmad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahmad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ahmad jabs Higgenbottom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ahmad looks to land a combination. Higgenbottom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ahmad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Higgenbottom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahmad sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Higgenbottom circles away quickly and effectively.
Higgenbottom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ahmad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Ahmad throws an off balance right hand
and Higgenbottom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgenbottom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahmad.
Higgenbottom throws a solid leg kick but Ahmad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Higgenbottom.
Ahmad tries to clinch but Higgenbottom is having none of it.
Ahmad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higgenbottom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ahmad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higgenbottom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Higgenbottom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahmad lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Higgenbottom drives through and clinches with Ahmad against the cage.
Ahmad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Higgenbottom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
A left and a right from Ahmad both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Higgenbottom misses.
A combination from Ahmad does no damage.
Ahmad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Higgenbottom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ahmad fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Ahmad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ahmad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Higgenbottom misses with a body kick.
Ahmad lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Higgenbottom thows a leg kick but Ahmad checks it
and Ahmad counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
A combination from Ahmad does no damage.
Higgenbottom throws a leg kick that misses.
Ahmad unleashes a big counter combination but Higgenbottom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ahmad blocks a low kick nicely.
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Higgenbottom circles away quickly and effectively.
Higgenbottom throws a quick counter head kick but Ahmad was just out of range.
Fathy Ahmad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Higgenbottom misses with a wild body shot.
Ahmad misses with a wild combination.
Higgenbottom is looking to counter the offense by Ahmad and move into the clinch.
Higgenbottom has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Ahmad misses the shot to the body.
Higgenbottom attempts a counter takedown but Ahmad avoids it well and moves away.
Ahmad doesn't manage to clinch there - Higgenbottom circles away.
Higgenbottom throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahmad fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Higgenbottom misses its target.
Higgenbottom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higgenbottom is looking to wear down Ahmad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ahmad tries to clinch but Higgenbottom moves out of range.
Ahmad moves out of range of the leg kick from Higgenbottom.
Higgenbottom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ahmad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Higgenbottom somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fathy Ahmad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ahmad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahmad throws a lazy right hand but Higgenbottom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgenbottom keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahmad throws an overhand right that lands on Higgenbottom's shoulder, as Higgenbottom tries to avoid the shot.
Ahmad should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ahmad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Higgenbottom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Higgenbottom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Higgenbottom tries for a takedown but Ahmad manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad tries to circle away but Higgenbottom has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Higgenbottom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Higgenbottom slips a jab and a cross from Ahmad.
Ellsworth Higgenbottom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Ahmad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahmad takes a swing at Higgenbottom's ribcage but misses.
Higgenbottom throws a big counter combination but Ahmad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ahmad takes a swing at Higgenbottom's ribcage but misses.
Higgenbottom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahmad.
Ahmad drops his hands momentarily and Higgenbottom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Higgenbottom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Higgenbottom gets a clinch. #BC#
Higgenbottom breaks from the clinch.
Fathy Ahmad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL#
Higgenbottom rushes Ahmad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Higgenbottom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahmad misses with the combination.
No joy there for Ahmad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahmad throws a hook to the side of Higgenbottom's head but Higgenbottom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Ahmad tries to keep at a distance but Higgenbottom has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Higgenbottom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Ahmad misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Higgenbottom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ahmad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No joy there for Ahmad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Higgenbottom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ahmad moves in looking to clinch but Higgenbottom pushes him off.
It looked like Higgenbottom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahmad.
Ahmad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ahmad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahmad is breathing heavily.
Ahmad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Higgenbottom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahmad.#T4#
Higgenbottom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Higgenbottom throws a leg kick
enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Ahmad both land. Nice combination.
Higgenbottom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahmad as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Ahmad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Higgenbottom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahmad sprawls well. Ahmad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Higgenbottom gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ellsworth Higgenbottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Higgenbottom lands a right hook to the body.
No luck for Higgenbottom with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fathy Ahmad 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#
A combination from Ahmad does no damage.
A combination from Ahmad does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Higgenbottom misses its target.
Higgenbottom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahmad.
Ahmad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahmad wants it to stay on the feet.
Ahmad misses with the combination.
As Ahmad looks to move away, Higgenbottom throws a big counter combo but Ahmad just gets out of the way.
Ahmad misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgenbottom throws a front kick aimed at Ahmad's knee but Ahmad avoids it well.
Ahmad fails to land with a series of punches.
Higgenbottom throws a low kick but Ahmad moves out of range easily.
Ahmad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Higgenbottom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Higgenbottom lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ahmad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahmad tries to clinch there but Higgenbottom circles away.
Higgenbottom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ahmad just manages to avoid it.
Ahmad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Higgenbottom forces Ahmad back against the cage and clinches.
Higgenbottom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahmad's efforts to push away.
Higgenbottom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahmad's efforts to push away.#T2##TD#
Higgenbottom has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ahmad uses from the top position.
Higgenbottom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Higgenbottom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ahmad is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Higgenbottom scores with a couple of nice shots.
Higgenbottom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Higgenbottom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Higgenbottom seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ahmad for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Higgenbottom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Higgenbottom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Higgenbottom winds up and cracks Ahmad with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ahmad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Higgenbottom in particular looking to stall.
Higgenbottom is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Higgenbottom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Higgenbottom lands a couple of good shots and Ahmad has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Higgenbottom controls the action.#SUB#
Higgenbottom has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ahmad! Can he survive? No! He's out! Higgenbottom gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ellsworth Higgenbottom!
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