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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Odintsov misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Odintsov moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
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 Perez uses from the top position.
Odintsov is pulling down on Perez's head. It's preventing any offense from Perez, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Odintsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez postures up in Odintsov's guard and throws a big left but Odintsov blocks it.
Odintsov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Perez moves to clinch but Odintsov breaks away
and Odintsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
Perez throws a head kick that misses.
Odintsov darts in looking for a takedown but Perez gets double underhooks and turns Odintsov into the cage.
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perez sprawls well. Perez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Odintsov gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Odintsov rushes Perez and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Odintsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Odintsov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perez's waist but Perez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Odintsov off to one side.
Miguel Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Odintsov.
Odintsov looks winded!#T3#
Perez throws a sloppy head kick and Odintsov moves out of range easily.
Perez goes for a double leg but Odintsov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Odintsov continues to drive forward.
Odintsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Perez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Odintsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perez scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perez.
Perez throws a head kick that misses.
Odintsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Odintsov misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Odintsov with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez throws a right and a left that Odintsov avoids nicely.
Odintsov misses with a straight right.
Perez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Odintsov.
Perez looks to land a combination but Odintsov avoids it well.
Odintsov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Odintsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Odintsov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Perez defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odintsov circles away.
Perez tries to clinch but Odintsov is having none of it.
Perez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Odintsov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexei Odintsov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Perez tries to clinch there but Odintsov circles away.
Odintsov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Odintsov closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Odintsov pulls guard effortlessly.
Odintsov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Perez looking to pass the guard.
Odintsov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odintsov is controlling Perez's posture.
Odintsov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Odintsov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Perez trying to control but Odintsov is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Odintsov controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown but Odintsov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Perez backs off Odintsov throws a huge counter combo but Perez manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Odintsov clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.
Odintsov looking for a takedown.
Odintsov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Perez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Perez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Odintsov has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Perez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Odintsov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perez wants to stall.
Perez tries to circle away but Odintsov has him pinned against the cage.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Odintsov breaks from the clinch.
Perez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Odintsov is fending him off so far but Perez persists. Nope, Odintsov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez tries to clinch but Odintsov is having none of it.
Perez misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Odintsov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Odintsov.
Perez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Odintsov.
Come on Odintsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Perez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Odintsov is defending well.
Odintsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Odintsov breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Odintsov gets a clinch.
Perez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Odintsov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perez tries to pull guard but Odintsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Odintsov pulls guard.
Perez is looking to work some ground and pound but Odintsov has wrist control.
Odintsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perez is one step ahead there. #T4#
Perez looking to sit in guard and control but Odintsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Odintsov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odintsov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez controls Odintsov momentarily but Odintsov frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Odintsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Perez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Odintsov tries to counter it with a takedown but Perez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Odintsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Odintsov throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Perez darts in looking for a takedown but Odintsov gets double underhooks and turns Perez into the cage.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Odintsov as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Odintsov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Odintsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Perez. Perez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Odintsov misses with the combination.
Odintsov closes the distance and clinches up with Perez, looking for a takedown. Odintsov pushes Perez against the cage but Perez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Perez as Odintsov shoots in.
Odintsov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPerez.
Perez throws a right and a left that Odintsov avoids nicely.
Odintsov tries for a takedown but Perez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Perez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Odintsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
#T2##CL2#
Odintsov has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
Odintsov keeps control of Perez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Odintsov has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Odintsov to work.
Odintsov is looking for a takedown.
Odintsov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Perez to keep the fight standing.
Odintsov goes for a takedown attempt but Perez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Perez shoots in but Odintsov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
No luck for Perez with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Odintsov clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Odintsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown but Perez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Perez darts in looking for a takedown but Odintsov gets double underhooks and turns Perez into the cage.
Perez slaps away a takedown attempt from Odintsov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Odintsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Odintsov manages to circle out of the way.
Perez darts in looking for a takedown but Odintsov gets double underhooks and turns Perez into the cage.
Perez has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Odintsov rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Odintsov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Perez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Perez stops a takedown attempt from Odintsov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Odintsov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Perez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miguel Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Odintsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Perez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Odintsov blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Odintsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Odintsov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Odintsov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Odintsov ducks right into an uppercut from McCullough. #CL#
Odintsov has managed to clinch.
Odintsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Odintsov tries for a takedown but McCullough manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Odintsov pulls guard.
McCullough postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Odintsov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Odintsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCullough throws a strike but Odintsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McCullough really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Odintsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Odintsov stands and throws McCullough's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Odintsov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCullough knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Odintsov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Odintsov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Odintsov trying to control the action but McCullough is working from the bottom.
Odintsov happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Odintsov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Odintsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCullough misses with a combination
and Odintsov counters with a one-two to the body.
McCullough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Odintsov throws a big counter combination but McCullough scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from McCullough does no damage.
McCullough looks winded!
Odintsov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCullough pinned against the cage. McCullough gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Odintsov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCullough avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Odintsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Odintsov avoids the head kick by McCullough.
Odintsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCullough.#CL#
Odintsov clinches with his opponent.
McCullough has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Odintsov jumps guard.
McCullough stopping the sweep attempt from Odintsov.#SUB#
McCullough avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCullough wants to stand and escape but instead Odintsov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
McCullough keeping moving, preventing Odintsov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Odintsov wants to pass the guard but McCullough is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
McCullough is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Odintsov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McCullough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Odintsov slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odintsov has McCullough pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCullough manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCullough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Odintsov has him pressed against the cage.
Odintsov misses with a body punch.
Odintsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCullough's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Odintsov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McCullough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Odintsov tries to counter by clinching up but McCullough breaks away and moves out of range.
McCullough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odintsov blocks a head kick by McCullough.
Odintsov feinted with a counter takedown.
McCullough throws a one two combo.
McCullough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Odintsov counters by moving into the clinch.
Odintsov lands an elbow inside that McCullough shrugs off. #TD#
Odintsov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Odintsov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Odintsov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCullough wants to get up but he can't break Odintsov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Odintsov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McCullough must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Odintsov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Odintsov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Odintsov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Odintsov trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCullough stuffs the takedown.
Odintsov blocks a head kick by McCullough.
Odintsov throws a head kick but McCullough moves out of range.
McCullough swinging wildly here.
McCullough swinging wildly here.
McCullough lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Odintsov shoots in and drives through. McCullough sprawls well.#T2#
McCullough throws a combination that misses
and Odintsov counters with a one-two to the body.
McCullough tries to bum rush Odintsov with a series of wild strikes but Odintsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCullough throws a right and a left that Odintsov avoids nicely.
McCullough throws a right and a left that both miss.
Russell McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odintsov misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCullough.
McCullough fails to land with a series of punches.
Odintsov shoots for a double leg takedown but McCullough sprawls well. He's pushed Odintsov'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 Alexei Odintsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCullough closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McCullough throws a right and a left that Odintsov avoids nicely.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Odintsov lands with a slapping head kick.
McCullough works over Odintsov's head and body with a nice combination.
McCullough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odintsov avoids the head kick by McCullough.
Odintsov throws a big counter combination but McCullough scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Russell McCullough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCullough displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Odintsov.
McCullough throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Odintsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Odintsov fails with the takedown.
McCullough displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Odintsov.
McCullough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Odintsov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McCullough is trying to break the clinch but Odintsov has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Odintsov breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Odintsov moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCullough tries to break free but Odintsov pushes him back against the cage.
Odintsov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCullough is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Odintsov pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
McCullough decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Odintsov, up you get!
McCullough throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Odintsov's head.
A head kick from Odintsov lands but McCullough takes it in his stride.
McCullough throws a right and a left that Odintsov avoids nicely.
McCullough falls off balance throwing a combination
and Odintsov counters with a series of strikes. McCullough will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCullough misses with a wild combination.
Odintsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCullough as he avoids it easily.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell McCullough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCullough as he jumps to the side.
McCullough has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCullough takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCullough throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Odintsov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on McCullough's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCullough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Odintsov is pushing McCullough up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCullough tries to break the clinch but Odintsov is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#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 McCullough uses from the top position.
Odintsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Odintsov has his foot on McCullough's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCullough works his way back into a safe position though.
Odintsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Odintsov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Odintsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCullough can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCullough trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCullough loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odintsov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Odintsov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Odintsov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Odintsov passes McCullough's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Odintsov is taking a breather. McCullough says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McCullough felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Odintsov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Odintsov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Odintsov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCullough's head. #T3#
Odintsov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Odintsov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCullough lands a glancing blow to the side of Odintsov's head.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses.
McCullough throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Odintsov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Odintsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCullough.
Odintsov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Odintsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCullough connects with a crisp jab.
McCullough misses with a two punch combination.
McCullough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odintsov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Odintsov has closed the distance and engaged McCullough in a clinch.
#BC#
Odintsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCullough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullough misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Odintsov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Odintsov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCullough gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Odintsov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odintsov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Odintsov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCullough is defending well.
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 Alexei Odintsov.
I think Odintsov 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 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexei Odintsov!
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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#
Fai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fai connects with a superb combination that knocks Odintsov out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Fai before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Odintsov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xialong Fai!
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