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Event:
HFC 93: Dorado vs Strauss
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Makhno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atkins.
Atkins misses with a body punch
and Makhno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Rashid Atkins has been cut.
Atkins misses with a takedown
and Makhno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Makhno lands a glancing blow to the side of Atkins's head.
Atkins misses the body punch
and Makhno counters with a nice uppercut.
Makhno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Makhno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Atkins throws a shot from downtown. Makhno moves away and avoids it.
Makhno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Atkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makhno.
Makhno throws a shot from downtown. Atkins moves away and avoids it.
Makhno misses with a hook.
Atkins moves out of range as Makhno strikes.
Atkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makhno counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins lands a head shot.
Makhno throws a hook but Atkins avoids it easily.
Atkins misses with an uppercut. Makhno saw that one coming.#T1#
Makhno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Makhno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makhno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Makhno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Atkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Atkins goes for a double leg but Makhno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makhno continues to drive forward.
Nestor Makhno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Atkins.
Atkins lands a slapping body shot.
Atkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makhno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Atkins blocks a jab.
Atkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rashid Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atkins.
Atkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makhno.
Makhno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Makhno misses with a wild body shot.
Atkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atkins dodges the punch combination from Makhno.
Atkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Makhno scores with the left hand. Atkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Makhno to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Makhno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atkins misses with a hook to the body
and Makhno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Atkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Makhno tries to sprawl out of it but Atkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makhno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Atkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makhno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makhno moves away from the strike by Atkins.
Atkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Atkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Makhno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Makhno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Atkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makhno manages to avoid it.
Nestor Makhno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Atkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makhno pinned against the cage. Makhno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makhno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makhno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makhno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Makhno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Atkins misses with a combination
and Makhno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Atkins has his takedown stuffed
and Atkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makhno swings for the body but Atkins moves out of range.
Atkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makhno throws a lazy right hand but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makhno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Atkins misses with a jab to the body
and Makhno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makhno sprawls well. Makhno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Atkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Makhno throwing a counter right hand but Atkins manages to avoid it.#T4#
Atkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makhno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Atkins is rocked!
Atkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Atkins, as that shot connected.
Atkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Makhno finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makhno scores with a counter punch that sends Atkins to the canvas! Makhno smells blood - he's punishing Atkins with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Atkins has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nestor Makhno!
Nestor Makhno took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
WFC 46: Dias v De Rossi
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Atkins. Beautiful body shot.
Rashid Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins misses the shot to the body.
Choo Two lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Atkins shoots in and gets a takedown into Choo Two's guard.
Choo Two can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atkins controls the pace.#SUB2#
Choo Two looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Atkins passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo Two tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Atkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB#
Atkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Atkins taking a breather here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Choo Two tries to buck Atkins off but Atkins is having none of it.
The referee asks Atkins politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Atkins prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Atkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Choo Two is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Choo Two is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Atkins 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Atkins lands with a nice body punch.
Choo Two throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choo Two throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choo Two turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4##TD#
Atkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Choo Two's half guard.#SUB2#
Choo Two actively working from the bottom here.
Choo Two looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Atkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Choo Two for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Atkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Atkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Choo Two counters with a nice body kick.
Atkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Choo Two moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Choo Two releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Choo Two throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Atkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Choo Two's guard.
Atkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Atkins is looking to pass into half guard but Choo Two pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Choo Two is in guard.#REVB#
Atkins keeping moving, preventing Choo Two from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo Two wants to pass the guard but Atkins is keeping the position.
Choo Two won't allow Atkins to sweep him here.
Atkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Atkins tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Atkins 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#
Atkins content to control rather than advance.
Rashid Atkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Choo Two looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Atkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Atkins continues to stall.#SUB2#
Choo Two is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkins pulls his head out easily.
Atkins slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Choo Two is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Atkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Atkins's back!#SUB2#
Atkins defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Atkins wants to pass the guard but Choo Two is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Choo Two has his foot on Atkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Atkins 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.
Mew Choo Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Atkins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Atkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Choo Two.
Atkins defending well as Choo Two loads up on a big left hand.
Atkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Choo Two counters with a body kick.
Choo Two slips a jab from Atkins.
Choo Two is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Atkins.
Choo Two throws a body shot but no joy.
Atkins digs a good hook to Choo Two's body.
Choo Two tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo Two.
Choo Two connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Choo Two counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Atkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkins wants to pass to mount but Choo Two is defending the position.
Atkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Choo Two can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Atkins is working for an americana but Choo Two has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Atkins was thinking about the submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Choo Two is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkins defends well.
Atkins controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atkins wants to pass the guard but Choo Two is keeping the position.
Atkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Choo Two's guard. #SUB#
Atkins is working for an americana but Choo Two has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Atkins was thinking about the submission.#T3#
Atkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Choo Two has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Choo Two has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Atkins works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Atkins moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Choo Two.
Choo Two is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Atkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Choo Two is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rashid Atkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atkins 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 Choo Two's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid Atkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Atkins! |
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Event:
WFC 43: Brunson v Smith 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Atkins misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Oliveira as Atkins shoots in.
Rashid Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rashid Atkins has been cut.
Oliveira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
Atkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Atkins misses the target.
Atkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Atkins misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Oliveira's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.#CL#
Atkins gets tackled into the cage by Oliveira. Oliveira maintains the clinch.
Atkins has Oliveira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oliveira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vincenzo Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Atkins.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage. #BC#
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Oliveira.
Atkins fails with the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Atkins colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Oliveira as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Atkins is left battered and dazed whilst Oliveira and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Oliveira!
Post fight, Vincenzo Oliveira stared into the camera and said 'Who is next?'. |
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Event:
WFC 40: Hopson v Hyrra 2
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Atkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Atkins tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Atkins to the ground. Atkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Atkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murphy has been working on his balance at Level Up MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Atkins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murphy eats them both and turns towards Atkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Liam Murphy has been cut.
Atkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Atkins throws out a powerful jab.
Atkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Atkins shows good takedown defense.
Atkins scores with a jab.
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!
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murphy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Atkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Atkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Atkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Atkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Atkins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Atkins cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Atkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Atkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atkins! But no joy.#TD#
Murphy gets a double leg takedown into Atkins's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Atkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Atkins.
Murphy being controlled here momentarily.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkins is retaining full guard. #T2#
Atkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Blacksmith MMA Gym πΊπ² inform us that Atkins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Murphy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Atkins pulls Murphy in to control the position.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
Atkins looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Murphy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Atkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Atkins thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkins, which made it look bad.
Atkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
Atkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Atkins sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Atkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murphy darts in looking for a takedown but Atkins gets double underhooks and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Atkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Atkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Atkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atkins controlling Murphy's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atkins's waist but Atkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Atkins works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Atkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Atkins tries to sprawl but Murphy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Atkins wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Atkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Murphy dives in and grabs Atkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atkins pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Atkins counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Atkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murphy regains half guard.
Atkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atkins tries to pass to full mount but Murphy defends it.
Atkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Still in half guard, Atkins seems content to control.#T1#
Atkins wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Murphy trying to hold on to Atkins's head to control him but Atkins postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Murphy.
Murphy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins gets back to half guard.
Atkins tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Atkins reverses the position - he's now on top in Murphy's guard. #T2#
Atkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Atkins stays in close to Murphy's body and controls the position.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Atkins sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Atkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Atkins looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Atkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Atkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Atkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Atkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atkins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Atkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murphy has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Atkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam Murphy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Atkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Atkins quickly recovers to half guard.
Atkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy misses with a head shot. Atkins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Atkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Atkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Atkins has control of Murphy's left arm, preventing Murphy from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Atkins blocks nicely.
Murphy postures up in Atkins's guard and throws a big left but Atkins blocks it. #T1#
Murphy throws a strike but Atkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Atkins wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Atkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murphy has his hands on Atkins's head, controlling the position.
Liam Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atkins controls the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Atkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Atkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy. #T3#
Atkins looking to control.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Atkins keeps moving.
Atkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Atkins looking to control.
Murphy trying to control but Atkins is working from the bottom.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Atkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Atkins trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Atkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Atkins controlling the action here.
Rashid Atkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rashid Atkins.
I've got Atkins 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Atkins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Atkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tully swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rashid Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tully circles away.
Tully circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tully counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Atkins thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Tully tries to sprawl out of it but Atkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tully manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carson Tully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Atkins.#T1#
Tully lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A cross from Tully lands.#CUT#It looks like Rashid Atkins has been cut.
Atkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Atkins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tully to the mat! Tully manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Tully looking for a guillotine here but Atkins defends easily.
Atkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tully. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Atkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tully seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Tully is trying to control the position but Atkins postures up.
Atkins is looking to advance position but Tully has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tully looking to finish Atkins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Atkins!
Atkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tully trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkins tries to lock up and control but Tully gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tully lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#CUT#That has opened up Rashid Atkins's cut even more.#T3#
Tully can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atkins is looking to escape.
Tully has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tully softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Atkins is out cold! Tully jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carson Tully!
During a confident post fight interview, Carson Tully 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: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Pelvis scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rashid Atkins has been cut.
Pelvis misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Atkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Atkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Atkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Atkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Atkins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pelvis dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Atkins wants to stand and escape but Pelvis is having none of it.
Pelvis wants to get up but he can't break Atkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Atkins managing to control the position. #ES2#
Atkins pushes Pelvis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Atkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pelvis's guard.
Pelvis being controlled here, momentarily.
Pelvis working a defensive guard here.
Atkins controlling from the top position. #T2#
Atkins looking to pass the guard.
Atkins stays in close to Pelvis's body and controls the position.
Pelvis is trying to keep Atkins in close.
Atkins controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Pelvis gets caught napping as Atkins dives in and scores a takedown. Pelvis manages to retain guard.
Pelvis working a defensive guard here.
Atkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Pelvis has wrist control.
Atkins sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Atkins passes Pelvis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Atkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Atkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins trying to mount his opponent but Pelvis defends it.
Atkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Atkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashid Atkins's cut.
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##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Pelvis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atkins walks into a left hand.
Pelvis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Atkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Atkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Atkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Atkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Atkins thows a huge punch but Pelvis dodges it nicely.
Atkins sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atkins lands strikes from half guard.
Atkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atkins stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pelvis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
Atkins shoots in for a takedown but Pelvis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Atkins feints and as Pelvis raises his hands in defense, Atkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rashid Atkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Atkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Atkins stands and throws Pelvis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Atkins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Atkins happy to just control the position for now.
Atkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pelvis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Atkins.
The referee asks Atkins politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Atkins prefers to stall for the moment though.
Atkins grinds an elbow into Pelvis's temple.
Atkins in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The strikes coming from Atkins are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Atkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rashid Atkins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Atkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pelvis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Atkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Pelvis, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Atkins looking to score a takedown here. Pelvis is defending well but Atkins drives through and ends up in Pelvis's guard.
Atkins 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.#T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Let's hope that Atkins 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rashid Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Atkins throws a head kick but Pelvis moves out of range.
Atkins tries to clinch but Pelvis moves out of range.
Pelvis throwing a counter right hand but Atkins manages to avoid it.
Atkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pelvis avoids it really well and circles away.
Michael Pelvis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Atkins.
Pelvis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pelvis throws a lazy right hand but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Atkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins controlling the action here.#T3#
Atkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Atkins controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Atkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Atkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Atkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins is taking a breather. Pelvis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
More stalling from Atkins.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid Atkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Atkins 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Atkins! |
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