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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Omnikov pinned against the cage. Omnikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hollins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Omnikov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hollins manages to circle out of the way.
Hollins dodges the punch combination from Omnikov.
Hollins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Omnikov defends it nicely.
Omnikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruslan Omnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Hollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollins staying out of range there.
Omnikov throws a hook to the side of Hollins's head but Hollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollins ducks under a wild hook from Omnikov.
Hollins slips a straight right by Omnikov.#CL#
Omnikov moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Omnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Hollins turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hollins manages to end up in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Omnikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Hollins swings around for an armbar but Omnikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hollins's guard.
Hollins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Omnikov is controlling him.
Omnikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omnikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Omnikov is pushing down on Hollins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hollins is fighting to maintain full guard but Omnikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Omnikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Omnikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hollins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Further stalling from Omnikov.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hollins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hollins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hollins dives in for a single leg takedown but Omnikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Omnikov misses with a straight right.
Hollins feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Omnikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hollins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Omnikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hollins letting Omnikov take a breather here.
Omnikov prevents the takedown attempt.
Omnikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Omnikov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Omnikov controlling the position from side mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Omnikov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Omnikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Omnikov forces Hollins back against the cage and clinches.
Omnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hollins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Omnikov misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Hollins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hollins wants to free his trapped foot but Omnikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hollins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Omnikov is trying to maintain the position but Hollins is very close to passing his half guard.
Omnikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Omnikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hollins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hollins's back!#T1#
Omnikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hollins is trying to get back to his feet but Omnikov has full control of the position and if anything, Hollins has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Omnikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hollins doesn't escape.
Omnikov continues to stall.
Omnikov punches the canvas rather than the man. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hollins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Omnikov.
Omnikov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Omnikov controlling the positon.
More hug and hope from Omnikov.#T3#
Ruslan Omnikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Omnikov punishes Hollins with strikes from the back mount.
Hollins is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Omnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollins can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Omnikov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Omnikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hollins checks it well.
Omnikov tries to clinch but Hollins is having none of it.
Hollins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Omnikov defends it well.
Hollins shoots in looking for a takedown. Omnikov tries to sprawl out of it but Hollins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Omnikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hollins misses the jab.
Omnikov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hollins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Omnikov won't be happy with that.
Hollins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Omnikov regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omnikov is concentrating on defense, preventing Hollins from advancing position.
Hollins passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Hollins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Omnikov is now in Hollins's guard. A big mistake from Hollins there, giving up the dominant position! #T1##ES2#
Hollins pushes Omnikov off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Omnikov moves into range and clinches up with Hollins.
Omnikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Omnikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hollins.
Omnikov has a couple of punches blocked by Hollins.
A head punch on the inside from Omnikov fails to land.
Hollins tries to score a body lock takedown but Omnikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Omnikov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Omnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Hollins wants to take the fight to the mat but Omnikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ruslan Omnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Hollins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hollins.
Omnikov can't find room to land a body shot as Hollins controls the action.
Omnikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hollins's elbow.
Omnikov tries to throw a body punch but Hollins avoids it by throwing Omnikov back against the cage.
Omnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollins can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Omnikov scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Omnikov is pressed up against the cage. Hollins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Omnikov down to the mat. Omnikov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Omnikov is looking to clinch.
Hollins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Omnikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Hollins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Omnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Omnikov misses with an uppercut.
And Hollins tries to counter it with a takedown but Omnikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Omnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hollins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Omnikov throws a hook to the side of Hollins's head but Hollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Omnikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Hollins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Omnikov misses with a double jab.
Hollins fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Omnikov tries to clinch up.
Hollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ruslan Omnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omnikov misses with an uppercut. Hollins saw that one coming.
Omnikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hollins feints the counter takedown.
Omnikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hollins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hollins dives in and grabs Omnikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omnikov pushes down on Hollins's head and hops out.
Omnikov wants to clinch.
Omnikov throws a right hand that Hollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hollins also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Omnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Omnikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Omnikov!
Maxwell Hollins was interviewed post fight and said 'I dont really.... care many more fights to come out of me.....'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moicano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Omnikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moicano can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Omnikov closes the distance and clinches.
Moicano is trying to push Omnikov away but Omnikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moicano tries to break the clinch but Omnikov is controlling the position.
Omnikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moicano up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moicano.
Omnikov has Moicano pushed against the cage.
Omnikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Moicano controls his hands.
Moicano blocks a body shot from Omnikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omnikov is struggling to control the position.
Omnikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Omnikov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Moicano is trying to stall.
#T1#
Omnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moicano is trying to push Omnikov away but Omnikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moicano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omnikov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Omnikov fails to land.
Omnikov misses with the head strike.
Moicano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Omnikov prevents Moicano from breaking the clinch.
Moicano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moicano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Omnikov working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Omnikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Omnikov misses with some punches.
#T2#
Omnikov has Moicano pushed against the cage.
Moicano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moicano is trying to break the clinch but Omnikov is controlling him.
Omnikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moicano's elbow.
Moicano prevents a body shot from Omnikov.
Moicano tries a body shot but Omnikov blocks it.
Moicano is trying to break free.
Omnikov misses with some punches.
Omnikov keeps control of Moicano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moicano tries to throw a body punch but Omnikov avoids it by throwing Moicano back against the cage. #TD2#
Omnikov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Omnikov manages to end up in side control.
Moicano is trying to buck Omnikov off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omnikov 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.
Moicano bucks up and tries to throw Omnikov off but instead Omnikov has got his back!#T3#
Omnikov controlling the position well here. Moicano rolled but Omnikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moicano is trying to get back to his feet but Omnikov has full control of the position and if anything, Moicano has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Moicano just trying to survive but Omnikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Omnikov controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Omnikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Moicano slips a straight right by Omnikov.
Moicano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Omnikov avoids the head kick by Moicano.
#CL2#
Omnikov moves into the clinch.
Moicano can't break the clinch.
Moicano blocks a body shot from Omnikov.
Omnikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Moicano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omnikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moicano up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Omnikov fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omnikov misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Omnikov tightens his grip and picks Moicano up, before dumping him to the ground. Moicano manages to land in guard.
Moicano is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Omnikov dives into side control.
#T1##REVR#
Omnikov controlling from side mount.
Moicano can't do much from the bottom here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Omnikov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Moicano tries to escape but Omnikov is in control.
Moicano is trying to escape the position but Omnikov is controlling the position.
Moicano is looking for a sweep.
Moicano is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Omnikov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ruslan Omnikov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Omnikov takes a little break here. Moicano wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Moicano is looking to get back to his feet here but Omnikov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Moicano's back.
Omnikov is riding his opponent, not letting Moicano buck him off.
Omnikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moicano is trying to stand back up.
Omnikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Moicano is trying to get back to his feet but Omnikov has full control of the position and if anything, Moicano has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Omnikov controls the action.
Omnikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moicano trying to control the position but Omnikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Omnikov has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moicano is trying to break free.
Moicano is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Omnikov 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Moicano connects with a high kick.
Moicano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A good leg kick by Moicano.
Moicano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omnikov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Moicano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Omnikov throws a right hand that misses
and Moicano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Omnikov.
Moicano throws a counter high kick but Omnikov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Moicano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Omnikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moicano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Omnikov has Moicano pressed against the cage.
Moicano misses with a body punch.
Moicano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Omnikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moicano 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!
Moicano is trying to break the clinch but Omnikov has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Moicano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Omnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Omnikov throws a head punch that misses.
Omnikov stalling.
Moicano is trying to break the clinch but Omnikov has him pressed against the cage.
Omnikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Omnikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moicano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moicano is trying to force a seperation but Omnikov has the dominant position.
Omnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moicano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moicano is looking to control Omnikov's arms but Omnikov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moicano has his back to the cage.
Omnikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Omnikov has Moicano pressed against the cage, preventing Moicano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moicano tries to circle away but Omnikov has him pinned against the cage.
Moicano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Omnikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Omnikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moicano taking a breather.
Moicano is trying to break the clinch but Omnikov has him pressed against the cage.
Omnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Omnikov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ruslan Omnikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Omnikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Moicano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Omnikov has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Omnikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Omnikov tries a body shot but Moicano blocks it.
Moicano can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Omnikov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Moicano clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I would not like to be Moicano right now.
#T4#
Let's hope that Omnikov 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.
Omnikov not allowing Moicano to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omnikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Manoel Moicano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruslan Omnikov.
I've got Omnikov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Omnikov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Hamzah rushes Omnikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hamzah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Omnikov walks away with a smile on his face. Hamzah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Omnikov tries to score with a low kick but Hamzah moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hamzah tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Omnikov has a couple of punches blocked by Hamzah.
Hamzah jumps guard but Omnikov stands there with Hamzah around his waist. Hamzah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruslan Omnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fahri Hamzah.
Omnikov misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Omnikov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hamzah can't fight it off and eventually Omnikov manages to take the fight to the floor. Hamzah looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Omnikov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omnikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Hamzah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Omnikov wants to sweep but no luck.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hamzah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hamzah trying to control but Omnikov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hamzah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Omnikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Omnikov tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Hamzah being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamzah stopping the sweep attempt from Omnikov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omnikov trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Hamzah rushes Omnikov and presses him up against the cage.
Hamzah tries to pull guard but Omnikov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Omnikov leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Omnikov.
Omnikov stalling.
Omnikov tries to work over Hamzah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Omnikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hamzah fails to pull guard.
Hamzah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Omnikov smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Hamzah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Omnikov fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Omnikov fails to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamzah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Omnikov to keep the fight standing.
Omnikov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Omnikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Omnikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Omnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Hamzah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hamzah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Omnikov smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Hamzah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omnikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Omnikov has Hamzah pushed against the cage.
Hamzah jumps guard but Omnikov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Omnikov misses with the head strike.
Omnikov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Omnikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Omnikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamzah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Omnikov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Omnikov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hamzah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Omnikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Omnikov continues to stall.#SUB2#
Hamzah looking for a triangle here. Omnikov is fighting it but it looks tight! Hamzah pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Omnikov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fahri Hamzah! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omnikov looks to land a right hand but Holiday moved out of range.#TD2#
Holiday shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Omnikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Omnikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holiday wants to stand but Omnikov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Omnikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holiday won't allow Omnikov to sweep him here.
Holiday trying to control the position from guard on top but Omnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Omnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holiday trying to control the position from guard on top but Omnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Omnikov pulls Holiday in close to his closed guard and prevents Holiday from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holiday shoots in for a double leg but Omnikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holiday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Omnikov's waist but Omnikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holiday off to one side.
Omnikov falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Holiday counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holiday throwing shots but Omnikov is blocking nicely.
Omnikov is concentrating on defense, preventing Holiday from advancing position.
Holiday is looking to advance position but Omnikov won't allow it.
Omnikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Holiday looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Omnikov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Omnikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Omnikov tries to get out of the position.
Holiday content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Omnikov tries to roll over but Holiday keeps him under control.
Omnikov keeping hold of Holiday's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Holiday is just content to waste time from the top position. Omnikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Holiday trying to control but Omnikov is working from the bottom.
Holiday wants to stand and escape but instead Omnikov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Omnikov won't allow Holiday to sweep him here.
Omnikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Holiday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holiday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holiday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Omnikov is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Holiday scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Omnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holiday.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holiday slips under a jab.
Holiday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Holiday closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Omnikov to the mat! Omnikov manages to get full guard.
Omnikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Holiday dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Holiday moves into the clinch.
Holiday is trying to break the clinch but Omnikov has him pressed against the cage.
Holiday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holiday is looking for a takedown.
Omnikov stalling.
Omnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Holiday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omnikov has Holiday pushed against the cage.
Holiday throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holiday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday goes for a takedown in the clinch but Omnikov prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Omnikov fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Omnikov.
Omnikov just leaning against Holiday, taking a breather. #T1#
Omnikov is struggling to control the position.
Omnikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ruslan Omnikov.
Holiday dives in for a single leg takedown but Omnikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruslan Omnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Holiday.
Holiday goes for a double leg but Omnikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Omnikov continues to drive forward.
Holiday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Omnikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holiday somewhat.
Ruslan Omnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Omnikov gets tackled into the cage by Holiday. Holiday maintains the clinch.
Omnikov effectively controlling the action here.
Holiday is trying to force a seperation but Omnikov has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holiday. #T2#
Omnikov prevents the takedown attempt.
Omnikov has Holiday pressed against the cage.
Holiday goes for a takedown in the clinch but Omnikov prevents it.
Holiday is trying to drag Omnikov to the mat but Omnikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Omnikov misses with the head strike.
Omnikov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holiday tries to circle away but Omnikov has him pinned against the cage.
Omnikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Omnikov avoiding damage.
Holiday has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Omnikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Holiday lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holiday is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holiday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Holiday has Omnikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Omnikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Omnikov just leaning against Holiday, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Omnikov fails to land.
Omnikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omnikov just leaning against Holiday, taking a breather.
Omnikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holiday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Omnikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Holiday looking for a takedown.
Omnikov misses with some punches.
#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Omnikov.
Holiday is working for takedown but Omnikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holiday throws an elbow but misses.
Holiday wants to take the fight to the mat but Omnikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holiday wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Omnikov fails to land.
Omnikov stalling.
Holiday is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Omnikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Omnikov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Omnikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Omnikov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omnikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Omnikov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Omnikov throws a lazy right hand but Holiday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Omnikov tries to sprawl but Holiday drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Omnikov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Holiday is looking to take a break and control but Omnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Holiday seems to be working for a kimura but Omnikov defends the submission attempt.
Holiday wants to pass the guard but Omnikov is defending well. #T1#
Omnikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Holiday from advancing to side control.
Holiday is trying to control. Omnikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Omnikov clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Omnikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Omnikov has Holiday pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Omnikov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Omnikov misses with a punch to the body.
Holiday misses with some punches.
Holiday is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Omnikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holiday's elbow.
Holiday goes for a takedown attempt but Omnikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Holiday gets the takedown into side control.
Omnikov regains half guard.
Omnikov is pressing down on Holiday's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omnikov has a closed guard, preventing Holiday from standing up. #T3#
Holiday controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Omnikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Holiday can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Omnikov controls the pace.
Omnikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Omnikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holiday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Omnikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxwell Holiday.
I think Holiday 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maxwell Holiday! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Omnikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duncan counters with a nice uppercut.
Omnikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duncan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Omnikov throws a looping overhand right but Duncan ducks down to avoid it.
Omnikov throws a right hand that misses
letting Duncan counter with a right hand.
Duncan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Omnikov.
Omnikov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Duncan counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Omnikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duncan being controlled against the cage.
Omnikov is pressed up against the cage. Duncan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Omnikov down to the mat. Omnikov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Omnikov throws a combination that misses
enabling Duncan to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Omnikov misses with a right hand
and Duncan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Duncan.
Omnikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Omnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruslan Omnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duncan lands with a shot to the body.
Omnikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Duncan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duncan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Omnikov closes the distance and clinches.
Duncan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Omnikov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duncan is trying to push Omnikov away but Omnikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Omnikov misses with some punches.
Duncan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omnikov stalling against the cage.
Omnikov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duncan after a bit of a struggle.
Omnikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Omnikov slows down the pace here.
Omnikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duncan is trying to break the clinch but Omnikov has him pressed against the cage.
Omnikov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duncan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Omnikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Omnikov avoiding damage.
Omnikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Omnikov effectively controlling the action here.
Duncan tries to circle away but Omnikov has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Duncan dominated that round.
That's time! Duncan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Omnikov throws a shot from downtown. Duncan moves away and avoids it.
Omnikov misses with a right hand
and Duncan counters with a left to the body.
It looks like Duncan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Omnikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Omnikov stalling the fight.
Omnikov effectively controlling the action here.
Duncan tries to circle away but Omnikov has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omnikov lands with a right to the head.
Duncan misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Omnikov avoiding damage.
Duncan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omnikov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ruslan Omnikov.#TD2#
Omnikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Omnikov 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.
Duncan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Duncan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Omnikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duncan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duncan tries to get out of the position.
Duncan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duncan is working hard here to advance position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Omnikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Duncan's guard.
Omnikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duncan defending well though.
Omnikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Omnikov is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duncan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Omnikov defends well and Duncan ends up having to push Omnikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Duncan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Omnikov misses with a straight right.
Mark Duncan is winning the standup battle so far.
Duncan blocks a leg kick.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Omnikov throws a leg kick but Duncan moved away.
It looked like Duncan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Omnikov throws an off balance right hand
and Duncan counters with a stiff right hand.
Omnikov tries to clinch up.
Omnikov misses with a right hand
letting Duncan counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duncan moves out of range of the strikes.
Omnikov misses with a low kick as Duncan jumps back.
Duncan ducks under a wild hook from Omnikov.#CL2#
Omnikov instigates a clinch.
Duncan wants to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Omnikov fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Omnikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Omnikov throws a hook but Duncan blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Duncan misses the target.#CL2#
Omnikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Omnikov stalling the fight.
Duncan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Omnikov's elbow.
Omnikov prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omnikov throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Omnikov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Duncan wants to improve his position but Omnikov is controlling well.
Omnikov is controlling the pace.
Duncan wants to control but Omnikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Omnikov seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Omnikov misses with a left hand
and Duncan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Omnikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Omnikov slips a jab and a cross from Duncan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duncan checks a leg kick.
Omnikov misses with a body punch
and Duncan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3##CL2#
Omnikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Omnikov misses with the head strike.
Omnikov working aggressively here.
Ruslan Omnikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Omnikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee is keeping an eye on Omnikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Omnikov stalling the fight.
#T4#
Omnikov throws a head punch that misses.
Omnikov is pushing Duncan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Omnikov effectively controlling the action here.
Omnikov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ruslan Omnikov.
Omnikov misses with an uppercut
and Duncan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Omnikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Duncan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Omnikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Omnikov 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Omnikov! |
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