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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Al Haddad closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Amuneke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Al Haddad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Haddad looking to throw knees to the head but Amuneke is blocking nicely.
Al Haddad tries a knee to the head but Amuneke blocks it.
Amuneke is looking to control Al Haddad's arms but Al Haddad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Amuneke has his back to the cage. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks from the clinch.
Amuneke shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Haddad tries to sprawl out of it but Amuneke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Haddad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Haddad throws a head kick but Amuneke moves out of range.
Amuneke shoots in but no luck this time.
Amuneke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amuneke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Florentine Amuneke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amuneke defends well and Al Haddad ends up having to push Amuneke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Al Haddad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amuneke defends it nicely.
Amuneke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Al Haddad leaves Amuneke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amuneke lands with a kick to the temple. Al Haddad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Al Haddad looks to land a combination but Amuneke avoids it well.
Amuneke closes the distance and clinches up with Al Haddad, looking for a takedown. Amuneke pushes Al Haddad against the cage but Al Haddad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amuneke fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Al Haddad instigates a clinch.
Amuneke tries for a takedown but Al Haddad manages to get underhooks.
Al Haddad pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Amuneke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Haddad but Al Haddad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amuneke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Haddad is fending him off so far but Amuneke persists. Nope, Al Haddad circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Haddad.
Amuneke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Al Haddad shoots for a double leg takedown but Amuneke sprawls well. He's pushed Al Haddad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Amuneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Haddad momentarily.
Amuneke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amuneke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Haddad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amuneke looks winded!
Al Haddad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amuneke is fending him off so far but Al Haddad persists. Nope, Amuneke circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Haddad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amuneke sprawls well. Amuneke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Haddad gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Haddad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Amuneke counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Amuneke wants to clinch.
Al Haddad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amuneke shoots in for a takedown but Al Haddad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Haddad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Al Haddad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amuneke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Haddad somewhat.
Al Haddad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amuneke swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Haddad.
Amuneke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Haddad's waist but Al Haddad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amuneke off to one side. #T4#
Amuneke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amuneke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Amuneke gets tackled into the cage by Al Haddad. Al Haddad maintains the clinch. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch.
Amuneke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Al Haddad takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Al Haddad clinches up against the cage.
Amuneke letting Al Haddad take a breather here.#BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch.
Amuneke is looking to clinch but Al Haddad is avoiding it.
#CL#
Amuneke tries to keep at a distance but Al Haddad has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Al Haddad jumps guard and drags Amuneke to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Amuneke drops back looking for a leg! Al Haddad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Haddad manages to kick Amuneke off! Amuneke jumps back into Al Haddad's guard.
Amuneke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Amuneke checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Haddad shoots for a takedown but Amuneke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Al Haddad as Amuneke shoots in.
Amuneke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad shoots for a double leg takedown but Amuneke sprawls well. He's pushed Al Haddad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Haddad with a poor takedown
and Amuneke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Amuneke pushes Al Haddad up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Amuneke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Amuneke wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Haddad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Amuneke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Amuneke pulls guard effortlessly.
Amuneke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Haddad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Amuneke on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Haddad is looking to work some ground and pound but Amuneke has wrist control.
Amuneke is trying to control the position but Al Haddad postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Amuneke working a defensive guard but Al Haddad manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB#
Al Haddad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amuneke, who protects the arm well.
Amuneke wants to control but Al Haddad postures up.
Amuneke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Amuneke is trying to control Al Haddad's posture but Al Haddad avoids it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Al Haddad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Al Haddad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amuneke, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Al Haddad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amuneke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Amuneke wants to get back to his feet but Al Haddad drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Haddad tries to clinch but Amuneke moves out of range.
Florentine Amuneke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Al Haddad misses
and Amuneke counters with a two punch combo.
Al Haddad looks for the body kick but Amuneke saw that one coming.
Amuneke wants to counter with a clinch but Al Haddad pushes him away.
Al Haddad avoids a kick to the body.
Al Haddad is looking to clinch but Amuneke is avoiding it.
Amuneke shoots in looking for a takedown but Al Haddad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amuneke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Amuneke as Al Haddad shoots in.
Al Haddad looks to land a body kick but Amuneke moved away.#T4#
Amuneke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amuneke wants to clinch up but Al Haddad keeps it at a distance.
Al Haddad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amuneke or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Haddad, which made it look bad.
Amuneke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Haddad as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Al Haddad instigates a clinch.
Amuneke can't break the clinch.
Amuneke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Haddad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Haddad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amuneke sprawls well. Amuneke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Haddad gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Haddad fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Florentine Amuneke 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Haddad blocks a head kick by Amuneke.
Al Haddad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amuneke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amuneke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Haddad defends it nicely.
Al Haddad dives in and grabs Amuneke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amuneke pushes down on Al Haddad's head and hops out.
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Al Haddad has managed to clinch.
Al Haddad jumps guard but Amuneke stands there with Al Haddad around his waist. Al Haddad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Al Haddad.
Amuneke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Haddad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Al Haddad instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Haddad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amuneke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Haddad tries to pull guard but Amuneke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Amuneke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Al Haddad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Amuneke successfully pulls guard.
Amuneke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amuneke pulls Al Haddad in close to prevent any damage.
Amuneke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Haddad is one step ahead there.
Amuneke keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Haddad throws an elbow that misses. Amuneke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Al Haddad's guard. Nice move by Amuneke!#REVB#
Amuneke throws a big right hand that misses.
Al Haddad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amuneke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Al Haddad wants to sweep here but Amuneke controlling him for the moment.
Al Haddad is trying to control the position but Amuneke postures up. #T3#
Amuneke trying to control but Al Haddad is working from the bottom.
Al Haddad managing to control the position.
Amuneke is pushing down on Al Haddad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Al Haddad is fighting to maintain full guard but Amuneke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Al Haddad is trying to control but can't.
Amuneke wants to take a breather but Al Haddad is having none of it.
Amuneke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Al Haddad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amuneke pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Haddad tries to kick Amuneke off but Amuneke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Al Haddad clinches up against the cage.
Amuneke goes for a takedown attempt but Al Haddad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Al Haddad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amuneke as he avoids it easily.
Amuneke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Haddad swivels and escapes.#CL#
Al Haddad closes the distance and pushes Amuneke back into the cage.
Al Haddad fails to pull guard.
Al Haddad is trying to pull guard but Amuneke has him pressed against the cage.
Amuneke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Al Haddad just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amuneke goes for a double leg but Al Haddad avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Al Haddad continues to drive forward.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Haddad tries for a takedown but Amuneke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amuneke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Haddad as he avoids it easily.
Amuneke stalks Al Haddad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Al Haddad's face. Al Haddad staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Al Haddad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Florentine Amuneke.
I think Amuneke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Florentine Amuneke!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Al Haddad doesn't manage to clinch there - Odintsov circles away.
Al Haddad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odintsov circles away.#CL#
Odintsov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Al Haddad prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Odintsov successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Odintsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Odintsov controlling Al Haddad's posture. #ES#
Odintsov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Al Haddad off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Odintsov avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Haddad as he avoids it easily.
Odintsov shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Haddad tries to sprawl out of it but Odintsov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Haddad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Odintsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Haddad tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Odintsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Odintsov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al Haddad is looking to break free of the clinch but Odintsov has double underhooks.
Odintsov is leaning against Al Haddad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Odintsov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Al Haddad uses from the top position.
Odintsov pulls Al Haddad in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Odintsov has his foot on Al Haddad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Haddad works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Al Haddad postures up.
#SUB#
Odintsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Odintsov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Al Haddad trying to control the position from guard on top but Odintsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Al Haddad tries a head kick but it misses.
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Al Haddad misses.
Al Haddad blocks a head kick by Odintsov.
Al Haddad throws a nice head kick!
Odintsov scores with a leg kick.
Al Haddad looks for a takedown but Odintsov sprawls well.
Al Haddad looks winded!
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Haddad sprawls well. Al Haddad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Odintsov gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Haddad is looking to clinch but Odintsov is avoiding it.
Odintsov has a takedown stuffed.
Al Haddad has his takedown stuffed
and Odintsov counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Al Haddad throws a hook to the side of Odintsov's head but Odintsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Odintsov looks for the body kick but Al Haddad saw that one coming.
Odintsov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Haddad defends it nicely.
Al Haddad moves in looking to clinch but Odintsov pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Odintsov. No joy for Al Haddad on that attempt.
Al Haddad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Odintsov as he avoids it easily.
Odintsov fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Odintsov clinches up with Al Haddad and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Haddad gets underhooks to prevent Odintsov's takedown attempt.
Odintsov tries for a takedown but Al Haddad manages to get underhooks.
Odintsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Odintsov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Al Haddad uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Odintsov dominated that round.
That's time! Odintsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al Haddad, right into the meat.
Odintsov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Haddad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Haddad is looking to clinch but Odintsov is avoiding it.
#CL#
Odintsov clinches up with Al Haddad and pushes him back against the cage.
Al Haddad is working for takedown but Odintsov is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Odintsov decides to pull guard. #ES#
Odintsov pushes Al Haddad off and gets back to his feet.
Odintsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Haddad can do to turn this around?
Al Haddad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Odintsov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Al Haddad on his heels. He'll look to pass Al Haddad's guard now, I'm sure.
Al Haddad is looking to stand back up but Odintsov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Al Haddad. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odintsov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Odintsov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Al Haddad is breathing heavily.#SU#
Odintsov stands up out of the half guard. #T1#
Al Haddad connects with a right hand. Odintsov shakes it off.
Al Haddad shoots for a takedown but Odintsov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Odintsov closes the distance and clinches.
Al Haddad is trying to break the clinch but Odintsov has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Odintsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Odintsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Al Haddad as Odintsov shoots in.
Odintsov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Haddad swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Odintsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Odintsov as Al Haddad shoots in.
Odintsov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al Haddad misses with a wild combination.
Al Haddad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Odintsov.
Odintsov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Al Haddad pinned against the cage. Al Haddad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Al Haddad or perhaps it was just good defense by Odintsov, which made it look bad.
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Haddad but Al Haddad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Odintsov shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Haddad sprawls well. He's pushed Odintsov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Haddad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Haddad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Odintsov doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Al Haddad misses.
Al Haddad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Haddad leaves Odintsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Odintsov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Al Haddad is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Odintsov is defending well.
Odintsov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Al Haddad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Odintsov keeps control of Al Haddad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Al Haddad is trying to stall.
#TD#
Odintsov pulls Al Haddad into guard.
Odintsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Haddad is one step ahead there.
Odintsov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Odintsov has his foot on Al Haddad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Haddad works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Haddad takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Odintsov holds on and takes a little breather.
Odintsov is trying to keep Al Haddad in close.
Odintsov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Haddad's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Odintsov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Odintsov sprawls well. Odintsov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Haddad gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Odintsov closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Odintsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexei Odintsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad fails with the takedown.
Alexei Odintsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odintsov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Haddad avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Odintsov clinches. #T1#
Odintsov is working for takedown but Al Haddad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Al Haddad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Haddad tries to stall but Odintsov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Odintsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Al Haddad's efforts to push away.#BC#
Odintsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Odintsov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Al Haddad as Odintsov shoots in.
Al Haddad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Haddad wants to clinch up but Odintsov keeps it at a distance.
Odintsov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Al Haddad defends well and Odintsov ends up having to push Al Haddad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Odintsov moves into range and clinches up with Al Haddad.
Al Haddad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Odintsov misses with a punch to the body.
Odintsov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Haddad after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Al Haddad is looking to control Odintsov's arms but Odintsov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Al Haddad has his back to the cage.
Al Haddad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Odintsov is keeping busy.
Odintsov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Haddad is defending well.
Al Haddad fails to pull guard.
Odintsov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Al Haddad wants to get back to striking at distance but Odintsov won't allow it.
Al Haddad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Odintsov to keep the fight standing.
Odintsov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Al Haddad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Al Haddad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Odintsov gets underhooks to prevent Al Haddad's takedown attempt.
Odintsov tries for a takedown but Al Haddad manages to get underhooks.
Odintsov tries to pull guard but Al Haddad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Odintsov is pressed up against the cage. Al Haddad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Odintsov down to the mat. Odintsov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Odintsov. No joy for Al Haddad on that attempt.
Al Haddad doesn't manage to clinch there - Odintsov circles away.
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown but Al Haddad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Odintsov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Haddad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Odintsov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad misses with a low kick.
Al Haddad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Odintsov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Odintsov pulls guard effortlessly.
Odintsov keeping full guard, as Al Haddad tries to pass.
Al Haddad trying to control but Odintsov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Odintsov managing to control the position. #ES#
Odintsov kicks Al Haddad off and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Odintsov. Those never looked like landing.
Al Haddad tries to clinch up but Odintsov circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Haddad throws a head kick but Odintsov moves out of range.
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Odintsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Odintsov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Odintsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Odintsov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Odintsov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Al Haddad scores with a head kick.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Al Haddad. #TD2#
Hernandez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Al Haddad's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Haddad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Haddad has momentary wrist control but Hernandez slips an elbow through the middle.
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Al Haddad is breathing heavily.
Hernandez cracks Al Haddad with a solid left hand.
Hernandez connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#
Al Haddad is rocked!
Hernandez loads up on a big left hand. Al Haddad felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hernandez looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Al Haddad can't hide his disappointment, as Hernandez celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Armando Hernandez!
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Event:
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Date: Mar 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Al Haddad shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Haddad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sittichuchai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al Haddad is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sittichuchai.
Sittichuchai slips a jab and a cross from Al Haddad.
Sittichuchai wants to counter the offense by Al Haddad and move into the clinch position.
Al Haddad shoots in for a takedown but Sittichuchai shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Haddad misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sittichuchai clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Sittichuchai jumps guard and drags Al Haddad to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sittichuchai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Haddad is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Sittichuchai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Haddad manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sittichuchai trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Haddad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Haddad pulls Sittichuchai in close to his closed guard and prevents Sittichuchai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Al Haddad tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Al Haddad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Haddad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Al Haddad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sittichuchai wants to get up but he can't break Al Haddad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Al Haddad is pulling down on Sittichuchai's head. It's preventing any offense from Sittichuchai, at least for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Al Haddad has a closed guard, preventing Sittichuchai from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Al Haddad gets a clinch.
Al Haddad looking to throw knees to the head but Sittichuchai is blocking nicely.
Sittichuchai tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Al Haddad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sittichuchai to keep the fight standing.
Sittichuchai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sittichuchai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Haddad tries to pull guard but Sittichuchai won't allow it.
#BC2#
Sittichuchai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sittichuchai tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Haddad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Haddad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sittichuchai is fending him off so far but Al Haddad persists. Nope, Sittichuchai circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Sittichuchai moves into the clinch.
Al Haddad tries to pull guard but Sittichuchai won't allow it.
Sittichuchai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Haddad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Al Haddad closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Sittichuchai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Haddad throws a big counter combination but Sittichuchai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Al Haddad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Haddad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sittichuchai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body punch from Al Haddad.
Sittichuchai fails with a takedown attempt.
Sittichuchai darts in looking for a takedown but Al Haddad gets double underhooks and turns Sittichuchai into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Al Haddad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sittichuchai doesn't seem phased though.
Sittichuchai leaves Al Haddad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sittichuchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Haddad shoots in but no luck this time.
Sittichuchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Haddad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad tries to clinch but Sittichuchai moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sittichuchai avoids the body shot from Al Haddad.
Sittichuchai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sittichuchai avoids the body shot from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad wants to clinch.
Al Haddad has a takedown stuffed.
Sittichuchai shoots in for a takedown but Al Haddad shows good takedown defense.
Al Haddad misses with a takedown attempt - Sittichuchai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sittichuchai or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Haddad, which made it look bad.
Al Haddad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sittichuchai as he jumps to the side.
Sittichuchai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sittichuchai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Al Haddad backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Al Haddad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Al Haddad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sittichuchai counters with a left and a right that stings Al Haddad.
Sittichuchai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sittichuchai.
Sittichuchai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Haddad but Al Haddad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the liver by Al Haddad. Beautiful body shot.
Al Haddad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Sittichuchai.
Al Haddad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sittichuchai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Haddad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sittichuchai avoids it really well and circles away.
Sittichuchai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Al Haddad misses with a takedown attempt - Sittichuchai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sittichuchai connects with a jab.
Sittichuchai slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Haddad, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Al Haddad has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Al Haddad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sittichuchai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Al Haddad throws a shot to the body.
Al Haddad is looking to wear down Sittichuchai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sittichuchai.
A little feinted left hand from Al Haddad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Al Haddad closes the distance and pushes Sittichuchai back into the cage.#BC#
Al Haddad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Haddad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sittichuchai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Al Haddad.
Sittichuchai blocks a head kick by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sittichuchai.
Al Haddad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Al Haddad throws a head kick but Sittichuchai moves out of range.
Al Haddad wants to clinch.#T4##CL2#
Sittichuchai drives through and clinches with Al Haddad against the cage.
#BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sittichuchai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Haddad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Al Haddad with that takedown attempt.
Sittichuchai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck for Sittichuchai with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Al Haddad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Sittichuchai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al Haddad tries for a takedown but Sittichuchai manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Sittichuchai decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Namkabuan Nongkee Sittichuchai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sittichuchai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Haddad misses with a straight right.
Al Haddad wants to clinch.
Al Haddad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sittichuchai defends it nicely.
Sittichuchai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Haddad wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sittichuchai leaves Al Haddad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sittichuchai dives in and grabs Al Haddad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Haddad pushes down on Sittichuchai's head and hops out.
Al Haddad is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Al Haddad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Al Haddad clinches.
Al Haddad has Sittichuchai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sittichuchai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sittichuchai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Al Haddad uses from the top position.
Al Haddad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sittichuchai looking for a sweep. Not yet Sittichuchai, not yet. #T2#
Al Haddad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Haddad scoring with some ground and pound.
Sittichuchai looking for a sweep. Not yet Sittichuchai, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Al Haddad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Al Haddad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Al Haddad is trying to pull guard but Sittichuchai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Al Haddad stops a takedown attempt from Sittichuchai.
Al Haddad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sittichuchai to keep the fight standing.#T3##BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Haddad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sittichuchai avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Al Haddad. No joy for Sittichuchai on that attempt. #TD#
Al Haddad looking to score a takedown here. Sittichuchai is defending well but Al Haddad drives through and ends up in Sittichuchai's guard.
Sittichuchai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sittichuchai striking off his back but it's not causing Al Haddad any problems. #SU#
Al Haddad gets to his feet - Sittichuchai follows without any prompting. #CL#
Sittichuchai gets tackled into the cage by Al Haddad. Al Haddad maintains the clinch. #T4#
Al Haddad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sittichuchai prevents it.
#TD#
Al Haddad has clasped his hands together around Sittichuchai's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Al Haddad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Haddad is staying tight to Sittichuchai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Haddad working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Al Haddad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Anatpong gets tackled into the cage by Al Haddad. Al Haddad maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Al Haddad manages to pull guard.
Al Haddad is controlling Anatpong's posture.
Let's hope that Al Haddad has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Anatpong trying to control but Al Haddad is working from the bottom.
Al Haddad is adopting a defensive guard.
Al Haddad trying to control the position.
Al Haddad has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anatpong has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Anatpong is controlling him well.
Al Haddad is trying to control Anatpong's posture but Anatpong avoids it.
Anatpong trying to control the action but Al Haddad is working from the bottom. #T1#
An elbow from Anatpong crashes against the mat.
Al Haddad tries to improve position but can't.
Al Haddad struggling a bit here.
Anatpong gets to mount! Al Haddad was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Al Haddad is working to get back to half guard.
Anatpong thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Al Haddad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Haddad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anatpong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2##SUB#
Anatpong is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Al Haddad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Al Haddad tries to hold on but Anatpong postures up.
Al Haddad is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Anatpong is working for a guillotine from mount but Al Haddad frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Haddad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Haddad is still trying to improve position.
Al Haddad tries to hold on but Anatpong pushes him away.
Al Haddad is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Anatpong is staying active.
Al Haddad holds on to Anatpong around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T3#
Al Haddad is squirming around, avoiding Anatpong's attempts to control the action.
Al Haddad tries to hold on but Anatpong pushes him away.
Al Haddad wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Anatpong.
Al Haddad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anatpong trying to control but Al Haddad is having none of it.
Al Haddad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Al Haddad tries to lock up and control but Anatpong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anatpong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Al Haddad tries to improve his position but instead Anatpong has taken his back!
Al Haddad trying to control the hands but Anatpong breaks the grip. #T4#
Al Haddad looks winded!
Al Haddad is trying to stand back up.
Al Haddad trying to control the hands but Anatpong breaks the grip.
Anatpong controlling well, preventing Al Haddad from escaping the position.
Al Haddad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Anatpong is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Anatpong is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Al Haddad has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Haddad wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Anatpong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Al Haddad misses with a two punch combination.
Anatpong misses with a takedown attempt - Al Haddad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Haddad dives in and grabs Anatpong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anatpong pushes down on Al Haddad's head and hops out.
It looked like Anatpong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Haddad.
Anatpong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Haddad but Al Haddad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al Haddad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Al Haddad darts in and clinches Anatpong up against the cage.#TD2#
Al Haddad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Al Haddad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Al Haddad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Anatpong trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Haddad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Haddad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Haddad is breathing heavily.
Anatpong with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anatpong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Haddad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anatpong trying to control but Al Haddad is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Al Haddad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Haddad can't keep his opponent in guard - Anatpong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Haddad trying to control but Anatpong postures up.
Al Haddad is trying to get back to full guard.
Anatpong wants to take a breather but Al Haddad is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al Haddad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anatpong.
Anatpong wants to take a breather but Al Haddad is having none of it.
Anatpong works his way into full mount!
Al Haddad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Al Haddad flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Al Haddad tries to control Anatpong's body but Anatpong pushes him off. Al Haddad squirms to his side and now Anatpong has his back!
Anatpong is looking to control Al Haddad but Al Haddad is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Al Haddad rolls, trying to escape but Anatpong keeps control of the position.
#T3##SUB#
Anatpong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Al Haddad knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Al Haddad for a finish.
Anatpong not allowing Al Haddad to control his hands.
Al Haddad trying to get back to his feet but Anatpong is in full control for now.
Anatpong tries to keep control of the position but Al Haddad is staying busy.
Al Haddad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anatpong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Haddad wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Anatpong avoiding Al Haddad 's attempts to control his hands.
Anatpong misses with punches from the back.
Anatpong controlling well, preventing Al Haddad from escaping the position.
Anatpong tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Haddad pushed the leg off.
Anatpong gets his hands free as Al Haddad looks to control.
Anatpong throwing sloppy strikes.
Al Haddad trying to control the hands but Anatpong breaks the grip.
Anatpong tries to keep control of the position but Al Haddad is staying busy.
Al Haddad tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Haddad looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anatpong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Anatpong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Al Haddad pushes Anatpong up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Al Haddad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Al Haddad wants to get back to his feet but Anatpong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Al Haddad pulls Anatpong in close to prevent any damage.
Al Haddad looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Haddad, not yet.
Anatpong wants to control from the top but Al Haddad keeps moving. #SUB2#
Al Haddad has an active guard here but Anatpong has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatpong prevents Al Haddad from standing back up.
Anatpong is thwarting Al Haddad's attempts to control the position.
Anatpong is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Haddad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Haddad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Anatpong throwing shots but Al Haddad is blocking nicely.
Anatpong wants to control but Al Haddad is keeping him busy.
Marcus Anatpong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Haddad wants to control but Anatpong is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Anatpong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Al Haddad defends it well.
Al Haddad flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Anatpong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Haddad sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Haddad wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Anatpong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anatpong trying to mount his opponent but Al Haddad defends it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anatpong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Haddad's head.
Anatpong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Haddad can do to turn this around?
Anatpong wants to stand up but Al Haddad has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al Haddad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anatpong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Anatpong breaks from the clinch.
Anatpong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Al Haddad tries for a takedown but Anatpong circles away easily
and Anatpong counters with a right hand to the body.
Al Haddad stuffs the takedown attempt from Anatpong. Anatpong gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Haddad lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Al Haddad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anatpong avoids it really well and circles away.
Al Haddad just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAnatpong.
Marcus Anatpong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad.
Anatpong moves in looking to clinch but Al Haddad pushes him off.
Anatpong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anatpong shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Haddad sprawls well. He's pushed Anatpong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anatpong stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Haddad. Al Haddad gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Haddad swats away the attempt to clinch by Anatpong.#CL2#
Anatpong gets tackled into the cage by Al Haddad. Al Haddad maintains the clinch.
Anatpong is trying to pull guard but Al Haddad has him pressed against the cage.
Anatpong tries to circle away but Al Haddad has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
The referee calls for Al Haddad to work.
Al Haddad tries to pull guard but Anatpong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Anatpong successfully pulls guard.
Al Haddad is looking to pass into half guard but Anatpong pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Anatpong is in guard.#REVR#
Anatpong stops Al Haddad from standing up.
Al Haddad throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Al Haddad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anatpong. #SUB2#
Al Haddad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anatpong has passed into half guard!
Al Haddad is trying to stand up here but Anatpong is controlling him well.
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Anatpong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Haddad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Anatpong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anatpong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Anatpong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Hernandez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Al Haddad quickly recovers to half guard.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Al Haddad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Al Haddad trying to control but Hernandez postures up.
Al Haddad throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Al Haddad is trying to control but can't.
Hernandez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Al Haddad 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.
Al Haddad gets full guard.#SUB#
Hernandez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Haddad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hernandez has managed to get both his arms back between Al Haddad's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Haddad is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Al Haddad is standing up over Hernandez. Hernandez looks to escape but Al Haddad dives into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hernandez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Al Haddad has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Al Haddad are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Al Haddad tries for a kimura but Hernandez is defending well.
Al Haddad is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hernandez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Al Haddad has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Haddad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#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.
Al Haddad throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hernandez pushes Al Haddad away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Al Haddad gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hernandez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Haddad avoids it really well and circles away.
Hernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Al Haddad gets double underhooks and turns Hernandez into the cage.
Al Haddad throws a big counter combination but Hernandez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Hernandez gets a takedown into half guard.
Al Haddad is pressing down on Hernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Al Haddad is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Al Haddad has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hernandez doesn't defend quickly enough and Al Haddad has managed to lock this one up! Can Hernandez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Al Haddad on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Amuneke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Haddad can pounce on him.
Al Haddad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Al Haddad moves into the clinch.#TD#
Amuneke manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Amuneke keeping moving, preventing Al Haddad from controlling successfully.
Al Haddad tries to stand but Amuneke is controlling from the bottom.
Al Haddad content to stall in guard here.
Al Haddad trying to control but Amuneke is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amuneke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Al Haddad throws a big elbow that misses.
Amuneke working a defensive guard here.
Al Haddad sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Haddad shoots for a double leg takedown but Amuneke sprawls well. He's pushed Al Haddad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Haddad shoots in and drives through. Amuneke sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amuneke.
Al Haddad gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Amuneke counters with a left and a right that stings Al Haddad.
Al Haddad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amuneke but Amuneke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Florentine Amuneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad.#CL2#
Al Haddad clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Al Haddad breaks from the clinch.
Al Haddad blocks a head kick by Amuneke.
#T2#
Al Haddad darts in looking for a takedown but Amuneke gets double underhooks and turns Al Haddad into the cage.
A punch combination from Al Haddad misses.
Al Haddad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amuneke's waist but Amuneke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Haddad off to one side.
Al Haddad looks winded!
Al Haddad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Haddad has his takedown stuffed
and Amuneke counters with a series of strikes. Al Haddad will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Al Haddad closes the distance and clinches.
Al Haddad is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Amuneke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Al Haddad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Al Haddad tries to land knees in the clinch but Amuneke avoids the damage to the body.
Al Haddad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Al Haddad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Haddad tries to clinch up but Amuneke circles away and keeps his distance.
Amuneke tries for a takedown but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amuneke lands a right hook to the body.
Al Haddad with a poor takedown
and Amuneke counters with a series of strikes. Al Haddad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Amuneke tries for a takedown but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Amuneke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Haddad slips a jab and a cross from Amuneke.
#CL2#
Al Haddad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amuneke, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Haddad tries to pull guard but Amuneke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Al Haddad decides to pull guard.
Amuneke advances to half guard.
Al Haddad trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Al Haddad reaches up to try and control the position but Amuneke seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Al Haddad rolls and tries to escape and now Amuneke has his back!
Amuneke biding his time, controlling Al Haddad. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amuneke is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Al Haddad knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Al Haddad for a finish.
Al Haddad trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Al Haddad tries to break free.
Al Haddad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Al Haddad wants to control his opponent's hands but Amuneke gets his hands free.
Al Haddad rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Al Haddad is trying to stand up here but Amuneke is controlling him well.
Amuneke content to control rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amuneke is thwarting Al Haddad's attempts to control the position.
Al Haddad wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Florentine Amuneke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Amuneke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Haddad misses with a takedown attempt
and Amuneke counters with a two punch combo.
Amuneke tries to clinch up but Al Haddad circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick by Al Haddad misses
and Amuneke counters with a one-two to the body.
Amuneke leaves Al Haddad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Al Haddad rushes Amuneke and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Al Haddad pulls Amuneke into guard.
Al Haddad trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Al Haddad throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Amuneke escapes and throws Al Haddad's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Amuneke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Al Haddad is breathing heavily.
Al Haddad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amuneke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Amuneke remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Amuneke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Al Haddad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amuneke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Haddad trying his best to control but Amuneke has mounted him.
Al Haddad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Haddad is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Amuneke.
Amuneke trying to control but Al Haddad is having none of it.
Al Haddad tries to improve his position but instead Amuneke has taken his back!
Amuneke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Amuneke has the hooks in. Al Haddad is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Al Haddad avoids the strikes from Amuneke.
Al Haddad breaks Amuneke's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Amuneke is controlling Al Haddad's posture.#SUB#
Amuneke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Haddad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Haddad postures up in Amuneke's guard and throws a big left but Amuneke blocks it. #T3##SUB2#
Al Haddad postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amuneke is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Al Haddad, into his guard. #REVR#
Amuneke passes into half guard. #SUB#
Amuneke is looking for a kimura but Al Haddad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amuneke to get the leverage.
Al Haddad is trying to stand up here but Amuneke is controlling him well.
Al Haddad is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Amuneke in particular looking to stall.
Al Haddad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amuneke is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Al Haddad pushes Amuneke off looking to stand but Amuneke dives back in and keeps control.
Al Haddad keeping hold of Amuneke's head, controlling as best he can.
Al Haddad wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Haddad scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Amuneke manages to mount him!
Al Haddad is looking to improve his position but Amuneke isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Haddad is squirming around, avoiding Amuneke's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Haddad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Haddad throwing hammer fists to the chest of Amuneke. What's that going to do exactly?
Al Haddad regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Florentine Amuneke dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Amuneke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amuneke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amuneke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Al Haddad pinned against the cage. Al Haddad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Florentine Amuneke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amuneke tries to avoid it but Al Haddad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amuneke to the ground. Amuneke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amuneke attempts a counter takedown but Al Haddad avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Al Haddad clinches with his opponent.
Al Haddad lands a body punch.
Al Haddad is looking to take this one to the mat.
Al Haddad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Amuneke up against the cage.
Al Haddad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad wants a takedown.
Florentine Amuneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad.
Al Haddad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Haddad fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Amuneke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Al Haddad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Al Haddad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Amuneke manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Al Haddad has closed the distance and engaged Amuneke in a clinch.
#BC2#
Al Haddad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Al Haddad moves into the clinch.#TD#
Amuneke pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Amuneke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Haddad defends well.
Al Haddad seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Al Haddad trying to control the position from guard on top but Amuneke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Haddad throws an elbow that misses. Amuneke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Al Haddad's guard. Nice move by Amuneke!#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Al Haddad holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Amuneke passes Al Haddad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Al Haddad is not content to let Amuneke control the position.
Al Haddad trying to hold on to Amuneke's head to control him but Amuneke postures up.
Amuneke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Al Haddad wants to get back to full guard.
Al Haddad preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Al Haddad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amuneke pulls his head out easily.
Al Haddad trying to control but Amuneke postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Amuneke trying to control from half guard but Al Haddad is working away. #SUB2#
Al Haddad actively working from the bottom here.
Al Haddad wants to get back to full guard but Amuneke has passed into side control.
Amuneke throws a strike aimed at the side of Al Haddad's head but Al Haddad avoids it well.
Al Haddad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Haddad is not content to let Amuneke control the position.
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Florentine Amuneke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amuneke tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Florentine Amuneke.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amuneke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Florentine Amuneke!
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