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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Said moves into the clinch successfully.
Said drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carpathia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Said tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carpathia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Said working aggressively here.
Said misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Said breaks the clinch.
Carpathia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Said's waist but Said gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carpathia off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Said misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Carpathia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Said!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Said. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carpathia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carpathia content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Said sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carpathia is taking a breather. Said 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.
Said punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Said looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Said is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Said fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Carpathia stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Carpathia closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Said creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carpathia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Said has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carpathia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Said is breathing heavily.
Said misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carpathia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Said fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Said is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carpathia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Said throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ahmad Said seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Said shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carpathia as he avoids it easily.
Carpathia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Said gets caught napping as Carpathia dives in and scores a takedown. Said manages to retain guard.
Carpathia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carpathia passes Said's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nico Carpathia 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#
Said tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carpathia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carpathia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Said defends it well.
Said throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carpathia's waist but Carpathia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Said off to one side.
Carpathia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Said counters by clinching up.
Said is working for takedown but Carpathia is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Said breaks the clinch.
Carpathia lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpathia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carpathia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carpathia feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Said. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carpathia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Said drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carpathia sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Said looks for a takedown but Carpathia sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carpathia has a takedown stuffed.
Said misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Carpathia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nico Carpathia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carpathia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Said wants to improve his position but instead Carpathia has moved into half guard.
Said wants to control but Carpathia passes into side.
Carpathia controls the position.
Let's hope that Carpathia 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.#T3#
Said is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Said is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Carpathia has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Carpathia 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Said stops Carpathia from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Carpathia closes the distance and clinches up with Said, looking for a takedown. Carpathia pushes Said against the cage but Said circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Carpathia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Said. No joy for Carpathia on that attempt.
Carpathia keeps the fight on the outside.
Said tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carpathia defends well and Said ends up having to push Carpathia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Said tries to pull guard but Carpathia holds him up against the cage and eventually Said drops back down to his feet.
Said is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Said. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carpathia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Said is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Carpathia pulls guard effortlessly.
Said is looking to stand up but Carpathia won't let him.
Said wants to control from the top but Carpathia keeps moving. #T1#
Said throwing strikes from guard but Carpathia blocks nicely.
Carpathia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Said trying to control but Carpathia is working from the bottom.
Said is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carpathia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nico Carpathia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carpathia has a takedown stuffed.
Said feinted with a counter takedown.
Said closes the distance and clinches up with Carpathia, looking for a takedown. Said pushes Carpathia against the cage but Carpathia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carpathia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carpathia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Said sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Said tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carpathia manages to circle out of the way.
Said dives in and grabs Carpathia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carpathia pushes down on Said's head and hops out.
Said darts in looking for a takedown but Carpathia gets double underhooks and turns Said into the cage. #TD#
Said jumps guard.
Carpathia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Carpathia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Said wants to control the action here but instead Carpathia manages to pass to full mount!
Carpathia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Carpathia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Said has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nico Carpathia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carpathia 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nico Carpathia! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Carpathia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azzadiu. #TD2#
Carpathia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Azzadiu trying to control but Carpathia postures up.
Carpathia throwing shots but Azzadiu is blocking nicely.
Carpathia is thwarting Azzadiu's attempts to control the position.
Azzadiu is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpathia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Azzadiu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Carpathia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Azzadiu is just riding it out for now. Carpathia eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Carpathia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carpathia trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Azzadiu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carpathia pulls his head out easily.
Carpathia prevents Azzadiu from improving his position.
Carpathia content to control rather than advance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Azzadiu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carpathia pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carpathia works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Carpathia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Carpathia throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T3#
Azzadiu regains half guard.#SUB2#
Carpathia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Azzadiu sees it coming and defends easily.
Azzadiu wants to control the action here but instead Carpathia manages to pass to full mount!
Azzadiu is trying to escape the mount.
Azzadiu regains half guard.
Azzadiu trying to hold on to Carpathia's head to control him but Carpathia postures up.
#SU2#
Carpathia decides to stand up. #T4#
Azzadiu wants to clinch but Carpathia slips to the side#TD2#
and Carpathia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Azzadiu won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Azzadiu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Azzadiu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Azzadiu moves into full guard.
Carpathia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carpathia tries to free his leg and advance position but Azzadiu is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carpathia throws a big right hand that misses.
Carpathia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carpathia postures up and lands a big shot to Azzadiu's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Carpathia 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##TD2#
Carpathia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Azzadiu is trying to defend but Carpathia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Carpathia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Azzadiu is looking for a sweep. Carpathia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Azzadiu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carpathia pulls his head out easily.
Carpathia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nico Carpathia has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Carpathia is nestled in close to Azzadiu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carpathia prevents Azzadiu from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions off his back.
Carpathia controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Carpathia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azzadiu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carpathia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Carpathia 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Carpathia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Azzadiu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carpathia pulls his head out easily.
Carpathia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Azzadiu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carpathia is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carpathia keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Azzadiu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Carpathia swats away the attempt to clinch by Azzadiu.#TD2#
Carpathia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Carpathia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azzadiu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Carpathia stands up from Azzadiu's guard - Carpathia perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##CL2#
Carpathia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Azzadiu, pushing him back against the cage.
Carpathia pushes Azzadiu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Carpathia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Carpathia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carpathia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Azzadiu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carpathia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carpathia controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azzadiu is looking to regain half guard here but Carpathia keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Carpathia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Azzadiu moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Carpathia clinches.
Azzadiu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carpathia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Carpathia is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Azzadiu can't fight it off and eventually Carpathia manages to take the fight to the floor. Azzadiu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Azzadiu keeping full guard, as Carpathia tries to pass.
Carpathia passes Azzadiu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azzadiu trying to control but Carpathia postures up.
Azzadiu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carpathia. #T1##SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carpathia moves nicely into side control.
Azzadiu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carpathia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Carpathia stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Azzadiu tries to sprawl but Carpathia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Carpathia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nico Carpathia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Carpathia is continuing to stall.
Carpathia prevents Azzadiu from improving his position.
Carpathia stalling.
Azzadiu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carpathia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carpathia's back!
Carpathia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB#
Azzadiu looking to break Carpathia's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Carpathia remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Azzadiu will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Carpathia rolls, trying to escape but Azzadiu keeps control of the position.
Carpathia wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Carpathia is in a bad position with Azzadiu working for a choke. Carpathia manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB#
Azzadiu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carpathia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carpathia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Azzadiu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carpathia defends well.#SU2#
Carpathia stands up and waves to Azzadiu to follow him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Carpathia drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nico Carpathia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carpathia 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nico Carpathia! |
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