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Event:
VFC 86 Aislan vs Stephens
Date: Jun 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Bonifaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abdullayev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonifaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Bonifaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bonifaz jabs at Abdullayev's body.
Abdullayev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bonifaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonifaz tests Abdullayev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonifaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Bonifaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Abdullayev is rocked!
Abdullayev shoots and misses
and Bonifaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abdullayev's knee momentarily.
Abdullayev is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonifaz finish him?
Tielo Bonifaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Abdullayev.
Bonifaz wobbles Abdullayev with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Bonifaz dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Abdullayev to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tielo Bonifaz! |
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Event:
VFC 76 Fowel vs Redd
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Walker.
George Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker lands a jab to the head.
Abdullayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdullayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abdullayev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Abdullayev moved out of range.
Abdullayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker scores with a jab. Abdullayev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Abdullayev shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walker cracks Abdullayev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Abdullayev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abdullayev lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker is trying to control the position but Abdullayev postures up.
Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Abdullayev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abdullayev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Walker looking for a guillotine here but Abdullayev defends easily.
#T1#
Abdullayev wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Walker is looking for a triangle here but Abdullayev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Walker tries to buck Abdullayev off but Abdullayev is having none of it.
Walker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abdullayev off and has taken his back!
Walker scores with punches to the body. #SUB2#
Walker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
Abdullayev wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Walker looking to break Abdullayev's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Abdullayev remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Walker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Abdullayev is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Walker gets his way!
Abdullayev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Walker's guard. Nice work there by Abdullayev.
Abdullayev looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
Abdullayev passes into half guard.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Abdullayev is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Walker is looking to improve his position.
Walker gets back to full guard.
Abdullayev trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walker is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Walker trying to control but Abdullayev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Abdullayev working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
We've been informed that Walker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Abdullayev trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Walker postures up in Abdullayev's guard and throws a big left but Abdullayev blocks it.
Abdullayev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Walker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Walker is trying to keep Abdullayev in close.
Abdullayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Walker dominated that 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.#R2#
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdullayev.
Walker catches Abdullayev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Walker does no damage.
Abdullayev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walker avoids it really well and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Walker leaves Abdullayev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walker's corner calls for a 1-2. Walker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abdullayev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Abdullayev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab by Walker.
Abdullayev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Abdullayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker connects with a jab.
Walker feints a jab promting Abdullayev to slip. Walker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Abdullayev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdullayev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Abdullayev is rocked!
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Walker drops Abdullayev with a big left hand! Abdullayev is injured, injured bad! Walker jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Walker! |
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Event:
VFC 64 Tartakov vs Isle
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Ando lands an overhand right.
Ando thuds his right hand into Abdullayev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ando lands with a hook. Abdullayev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ando connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abdullayev's hands.
Abdullayev dives in for a single leg takedown but Ando sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ando is stalling here.
#BC2#
Ando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdullayev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ando sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdullayev has his takedown stuffed
and Ando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Abdullayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdullayev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ando sprawls well. Ando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abdullayev gets slowly back to his feet.
Ando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ando bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abdullayev's head backwards.
Ando looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Ando. That snapped Abdullayev's head back.
#ROC2#Abdullayev is rocked!
Abdullayev has his takedown stuffed
and Ando counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Abdullayev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdullayev is breathing heavily.
Abdullayev walks straight into a right hand from Ando - that's dropped him! Ando jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Abdullayev from any more punishment! Abdullayev complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Momofuku Ando!
A relieved looking Momofuku Ando thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VFC 53 Dingo vs Spade
Date: Mar 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Snake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdullayev, pushing him back against the cage.
Snake scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abdullayev tries to pull guard but Snake won't allow it.
Snake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Abdullayev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Snake uses from the top position.
Abdullayev has a closed guard, preventing Snake from standing up.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Snake is posturing up here but Abdullayev has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Snake tries to roll out but it's too tight and Snake has to tap! Slick submission there by Abdullayev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Abdullayev!
Albert Abdullayev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
VFC 42 Let Them Bleed
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Abdullayev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schultz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdullayev somewhat.
Abdullayev darts in looking for a takedown but Schultz gets double underhooks and turns Abdullayev into the cage.
Schultz is trying to break free.#TD2#
Schultz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Abdullayev can't fight it off and eventually Schultz manages to take the fight to the floor. Abdullayev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz stands and throws Abdullayev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Abdullayev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Schultz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Schultz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Abdullayev tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Schultz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Schultz slows the pace down.
Abdullayev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Schultz.
Schultz working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Schultz is trying to get an arm triangle but Abdullayev is defending well.
Abdullayev seems a little lost for a moment, as Schultz dominates the positioning.
Abdullayev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Let's hope that Schultz 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.#SUB2#
Schultz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schultz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schultz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Schultz lands an elbow.
Schultz staying calm.#T3#
Abdullayev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Schultz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schultz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abdullayev wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Schultz seems content to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Schultz.
Schultz slips a nice elbow through Abdullayev's hands, connecting with Abdullayev's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schultz wants to take a breather but Abdullayev is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Schultz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schultz trying to control but Abdullayev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
My spies in HB Training center inform me that Schultz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Schultz wants to control from the top but Abdullayev keeps moving. #SUB#
Abdullayev looking for subs off his back but Schultz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Schultz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Schultz scores with a takedown into Abdullayev's guard.
Schultz is stalling in the full guard.
Schultz tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdullayev is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Abdullayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schultz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Abdullayev.
Abdullayev can't keep his opponent in guard - Schultz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Abdullayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdullayev gets back to full guard.
Abdullayev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schultz.
Schultz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schultz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schultz scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Schultz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schultz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schultz stays in close to Abdullayev's body and controls the position.
Schultz tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdullayev is retaining full guard.
Schultz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Schultz scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Schultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schultz content to stall in guard here.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Schultz is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Schultz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Abdullayev's half guard.#SUB#
Abdullayev actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Abdullayev!
Schultz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Schultz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abdullayev is looking to escape.
Schultz prevents Abdullayev from getting the reversal.#T4#
Abdullayev tries to hold on but Schultz postures up.
Schultz trying to control but Abdullayev is having none of it.
Schultz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Abdullayev hang on?
Abdullayev is in a horrible position here. Schultz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Schultz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Schultz 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##TD2#
Abdullayev gets caught flat footed, as Schultz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schultz cracks Abdullayev with a solid left hand.
Schultz postures up and lands a big shot to Abdullayev's brow.
Abdullayev keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Abdullayev is looking for a sweep.
Abdullayev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Schultz trying to control the action but Abdullayev is working from the bottom. #T1#
Schultz lands an elbow.
Schultz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schultz grinds an elbow into Abdullayev's temple.
Schultz controlling the position from side mount.
Schultz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Schultz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Abdullayev will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Yet more stalling tactics from Schultz.#SUB2#
Schultz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abdullayev has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schultz trying to control the position but Abdullayev is working away.
Schultz working away.
Abdullayev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Abdullayev is trying to get back to half guard.
Schultz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Abdullayev to see if he's OK.
Schultz trying to control the position but Abdullayev is working away.
Schultz happy to just control the position for now.
Abdullayev on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Abdullayev taking a bit of punishment here - Schultz scoring with strikes.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdullayev keeps working.
Mike Schultz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Schultz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Albert Abdullayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schultz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Schultz controls the position from side control.
Abdullayev is not content to let Schultz control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schultz happy to just control the position for now.
Abdullayev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Schultz taking a breather here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Schultz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schultz 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Schultz! |
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Event:
VFC 24 Murder Mondays
Date: Feb 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Diaz lands an elbow that stopped Abdullayev in his tracks for a moment. #TD2#
Abdullayev pulls guard effortlessly.
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.#SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Abdullayev working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abdullayev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz prevents Abdullayev from improving his position.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Abdullayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abdullayev wants to get back to full guard but Diaz has mounted him!
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Abdullayev is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Diaz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Abdullayev for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Diaz.
Abdullayev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Abdullayev tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Abdullayev wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Abdullayev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diaz.
Diaz continues to hold on tight.
Diaz continues to stall.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Abdullayev tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdullayev keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Abdullayev against the cage.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Abdullayev.
#TD2#
Abdullayev jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Abdullayev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abdullayev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abdullayev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into half guard.
#T1#
Abdullayev is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Abdullayev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Abdullayev is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Diaz frees his head nicely. Oh but Abdullayev has switched to an armbar! Diaz is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Albert Abdullayev!
Albert Abdullayev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Robbie Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Robbie Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdullayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robbie Williams trying to control but Abdullayev is working from the bottom.
Robbie Williams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Abdullayev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Robbie Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Abdullayev's brow.
Robbie Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Abdullayev looking for subs off his back but Robbie Williams has passed one foot through into half guard.
Abdullayev is not content to let Robbie Williams control the position.#T1#
Robbie Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Abdullayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robbie Williams pulls his head out easily.
Robbie Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Abdullayev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abdullayev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abdullayev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abdullayev.
Robbie Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Robbie Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robbie Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abdullayev's head.
Robbie Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Robbie Williams.
Robbie Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abdullayev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abdullayev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robbie Williams works over Abdullayev with some ground and pound from guard.
Robbie Williams works over Abdullayev with some ground and pound from guard.
Robbie Williams wants to control from the top but Abdullayev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Robbie Williams distracts Abdullayev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robbie Williams 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.
Robbie Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Abdullayev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robbie Williams is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Abdullayev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Abdullayev working for a triangle but Robbie Williams defends it easily.
#SUB#
Abdullayev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Robbie Williams passes into side control.
#T4#
Robbie Williams lands a few punches from side control.
Abdullayev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Robbie Williams sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Abdullayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdullayev taking some punishment here, with Robbie Williams in his half guard.
Robbie Williams drops an elbow to the side of Abdullayev's head.
Abdullayev taking some punishment here, with Robbie Williams in his half guard.
Robbie Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Robbie Williams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Abdullayev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robbie Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Abdullayev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Robbie Williams is in close to Abdullayev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robbie Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Abdullayev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robbie Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robbie Williams lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Abdullayev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robbie Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Robbie Williams wants to control from the top but Abdullayev keeps moving. #T1#
Abdullayev can't keep his opponent in guard - Robbie Williams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Robbie Williams is nestled in close to Abdullayev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Robbie Williams controlling the pace.
Abdullayev is refusing to be controlled, as Robbie Williams sits in half guard.
Abdullayev wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abdullayev is pressing down on Robbie Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robbie Williams wants to control from the top but Abdullayev keeps moving.
Robbie Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robbie Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Abdullayev looking for a guillotine here but Robbie Williams defends easily.
Robbie Williams trying to control but Abdullayev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Abdullayev looking for a guillotine here but Robbie Williams defends easily.
Robbie Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Robbie Williams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Robbie Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Abdullayev looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Robbie Williams has picked Abdullayev up and slammed him! Abdullayev can't keep hold of the triangle and Robbie Williams manages to pass to side control!
Robbie Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Abdullayev trying to remain calm as Robbie Williams controls from the top position.
Robbie Williams looks up at the clock and then as Abdullayev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Robbie Williams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Robbie Williams in side control lands a decent elbow.
Abdullayev is looking to regain half guard here but Robbie Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robbie Williams landing a few strikes. #T4#
Abdullayev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Robbie Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdullayev keeps working.
Abdullayev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Robbie Williams connects with a decent elbow.
Abdullayev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Robbie Williams trying to control here.
Robbie Williams has his hands clasped together around Abdullayev's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Robbie Williams is trying to maintain the position but Abdullayev is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Robbie Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Abdullayev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robbie Williams's waist but Robbie Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdullayev off to one side.
Robbie Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdullayev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Robbie Williams manages to circle out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Abdullayev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abdullayev showed some decent athleticism there.
Robbie Williams trying to control here.
Abdullayev trying to control from half guard but Robbie Williams is working away.
Robbie Williams wants to improve his position but Abdullayev is controlling well.
Abdullayev controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbie Williams trying to control here.
Robbie Williams tries to get to full guard but Abdullayev has control of the leg. #T1#
Robbie Williams manages to get to full guard.
Robbie Williams looking to control.
Abdullayev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robbie Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abdullayev postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Abdullayev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Abdullayev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robbie Williams, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abdullayev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abdullayev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Albert Abdullayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Robbie Williams.#BC#
Abdullayev breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Robbie Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Robbie Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Abdullayev controls Robbie Williams momentarily but Robbie Williams frees himself. #SUB#
Abdullayev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robbie Williams looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Abdullayev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robbie Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robbie Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Abdullayev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Abdullayev preventing the sweep.
Albert Abdullayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robbie Williams is pulling down on Abdullayev's head. It's preventing any offense from Abdullayev, at least for the moment.
Robbie Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdullayev is one step ahead there.
Robbie Williams trying to strike off his back.
#T4#
Robbie Williams wants to sweep here but Abdullayev controlling him for the moment.
Robbie Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Abdullayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbie Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robbie Williams is pulling down on Abdullayev's head. It's preventing any offense from Abdullayev, at least for the moment.
Robbie Robbie Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robbie Williams working a defensive guard but Abdullayev manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdullayev working away.
Robbie Robbie Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robbie Williams gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Abdullayev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robbie Williams 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Robbie Williams!
During a confident post fight interview, Robbie Robbie Williams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Abdullayev closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.#TD2#
Abdullayev pulls Silva into guard.
Silva wants to stand but Abdullayev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Abdullayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Abdullayev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdullayev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Abdullayev has his feet on Silva's thighs here. He's pushed Silva off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Silva screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Abdullayev!
Albert Abdullayev spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Whibley's corner calls for a 1-2. Whibley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abdullayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whibley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdullayev takes one to the chin there.
Whibley lands the left hand.#TD2#
Abdullayev scores with a takedown into Whibley's guard.
Whibley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whibley working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Whibley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abdullayev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullayev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whibley has control of Abdullayev's left arm, preventing Abdullayev from doing any damage.
Abdullayev controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Abdullayev stands and throws Whibley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Abdullayev controls the position.
Whibley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whibley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Whibley tries to get out of the position.
Abdullayev controlling from side mount. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Abdullayev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abdullayev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abdullayev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whibley keeps working.
Abdullayev controls the position.
Whibley wants to control but Abdullayev postures up.
Whibley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdullayev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Abdullayev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Abdullayev tries to advance to mount but Whibley denies him.
Whibley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdullayev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Whibley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdullayev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Whibley's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
The strikes coming from Abdullayev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Abdullayev working the ground and pound but Whibley is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Whibley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whibley is looking to regain half guard here but Abdullayev keeps moving and retains side control.
Whibley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdullayev on the ground.
Whibley can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdullayev throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Abdullayev has hold of Whibley's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Whibley seems comfortable defending it but Abdullayev has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Whibley is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Whibley is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Abdullayev couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Albert Abdullayev!
In his post fight interview, Albert Abdullayev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Abdullayev takes one to the side of the head.
Abdullayev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dickson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abdullayev fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dickson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Dickson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dickson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abdullayev is trying to pull guard but Dickson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dickson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abdullayev is defending well for now.
Dickson misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dickson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abdullayev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dickson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Abdullayev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dickson uses from the top position.
Abdullayev keeping full guard, as Dickson tries to pass.
Dickson trying to control but Abdullayev is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dickson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Abdullayev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dickson looking to sit in guard and control but Abdullayev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dickson has Abdullayev pulled in close to control his posture.
Dickson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abdullayev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dickson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Dickson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Abdullayev is now in half guard.
Abdullayev lands with a punch from half guard.
Abdullayev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dickson wants to control the action here but instead Abdullayev manages to pass to full mount!
Abdullayev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Abdullayev avoids the attempt from Dickson to control.#T3#
Abdullayev controlling the position easily from mount.
Abdullayev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dickson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dickson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Abdullayev content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Abdullayev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dickson wants to control but Abdullayev is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdullayev controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hank Dickson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Abdullayev ducks right into an uppercut from Dickson.
Abdullayev on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Abdullayev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dickson's guard.
Dickson is looking to sweep but instead, Abdullayev has passed into half guard.
Abdullayev controlling the action here.
Dickson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson working a defensive guard but Abdullayev passes into half guard.
#T1#
Dickson trying to control from the bottom.
Abdullayev slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Abdullayev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dickson moves into full guard.
Abdullayev tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickson is retaining full guard.
Abdullayev postures up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abdullayev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abdullayev tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dickson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abdullayev defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickson is trying to keep Abdullayev in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Dickson finds it's way through Abdullayev's defenses.
Abdullayev shoots in looking for a takedown but Dickson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abdullayev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abdullayev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Abdullayev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Dickson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abdullayev off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Dickson working for a choke but Abdullayev is defending well.
Dickson is controlling the position but Abdullayev somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Dickson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abdullayev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dickson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Abdullayev won't allow Dickson to pass to mount. #SUB#
Abdullayev has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Dickson. Oh but Abdullayev has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Dickson goes limp - he's gone! Abdullayev jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Albert Abdullayev!
In his post fight interview, Albert Abdullayev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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