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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2023 |
#R1# Stojnic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iliev defends it nicely. Iliev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stojnic. That did some damage!#TD# Stojnic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Iliev tries to bench press Stojnic off him but Stojnic keeps the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iliev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stojnic.
Iliev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stojnic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Iliev seems a little lost for a moment, as Stojnic dominates the positioning.#SUB# Stojnic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Iliev has escaped the position, nice work there. A lull in the action here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stojnic gets to mount! Iliev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Iliev looks winded!#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Stojnic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Iliev avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stojnic.
Stojnic controlling his opponent. Stojnic trying to control but Iliev is having none of it. Stojnic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Stojnic is really struggling to control Iliev but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3# Stojnic looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB# Stojnic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Iliev is squirming around, avoiding Stojnic's attempts to control the action. #T4# 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.#SUB# Stojnic working for a submission but Iliev is keeping him at bay. Iliev is squirming around, avoiding Stojnic's attempts to control the action. #SUB# Stojnic has isolated one of Iliev's arms. Iliev looking to fight him off but Stojnic twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denis Stojnic! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Iliev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Henderson to the ground. Iliev is now in Henderson's guard. Henderson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Iliev.
#CL# Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Iliev. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Henderson as Iliev tries to tie him up. Henderson jumps guard but Iliev stands there with Henderson around his waist. Henderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Henderson fails to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Iliev is trying to pull guard but Henderson has him pressed against the cage. Henderson looking to slow down the pace here. Iliev prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scoot Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Henderson goes for a takedown attempt but Iliev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henderson walks into a stiff left hand from Iliev. Henderson darts in looking for a takedown but Iliev gets double underhooks and turns Henderson into the cage. Iliev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Henderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Iliev can turn it around. Iliev tries to pull guard but Henderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Iliev drops back down to his feet.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Iliev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Henderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iliev smiles and moves away.
Iliev misses with a series of wild punches.
Iliev looks winded! Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iliev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Iliev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iliev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2# Henderson tries to clinch there but Iliev circles away.
Iliev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Iliev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iliev wants to counter with a clinch but Henderson pushes him away. The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Scoot Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Henderson doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2# and Iliev counters with a shoot takedown. Henderson fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB# Henderson is looking for a triangle here but Iliev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Iliev slows the pace down. Henderson tries to buck Iliev off but Iliev is having none of it.#T3# Henderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Iliev's best efforts. Henderson wants to improve his position but Iliev is controlling well.
Henderson wants to control but Iliev is keeping busy.
#SUB# Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Iliev prevents Henderson from standing back up.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Iliev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Henderson pushes Iliev off looking to stand but Iliev dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. The fighters are battling for position here. Henderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Henderson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Henderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB# Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iliev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Henderson is trying to control the position but Iliev postures up. #SUB# Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iliev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zoro Iliev dominated that round. The cut man is working on Zoro Iliev's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Henderson darts in looking for a takedown but Iliev gets double underhooks and turns Henderson into the cage. Iliev looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Henderson has Iliev pressed against the cage, preventing Iliev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD# Henderson pulls Iliev into guard.
#SUB# Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Iliev is proving a slippery customer.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Iliev controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Iliev passes into half guard.
Iliev is breathing heavily.#T1# Henderson missing with punches from the bottom.
Iliev is thwarting Henderson's attempts to control the position. Iliev is taking a breather. Henderson 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.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Henderson is trying to get back to full guard. Henderson trying to control but Iliev postures up.
Henderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Iliev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Iliev's back!#SUB# Henderson tightening his grip on Iliev, looking for the choke. #SUB# Henderson is persistently looking for the submission but Iliev is defending it well.
Iliev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3# The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Henderson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB# Henderson tightening his grip on Iliev, looking for the choke. Iliev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Henderson.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Iliev showing good submission defense here.
Iliev is keeping busy.
#SUB# Henderson working for the choke. #SUB# Henderson has managed to slip his arm under Iliev's chin. This could be all over... yep, Iliev is tapping out! Submission win for Henderson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scoot Henderson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2023 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from Radics. Those never looked like landing. Iliev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD# Radics lands a left and a right that send Iliev crashing to the mat, dazed. Radics thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Iliev is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zoro Iliev has been cut. Sloppy strikes from Radics. Those never looked like landing. Iliev is still on wobbly legs! Can Radics finish him? Iliev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Radics half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Radics misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iliev.
Iliev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Radics defends it well. 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! Radics just misses with a punch to the body.
Iliev seems to have recovered his senses. Radics swats away the attempt to clinch by Iliev. Radics throws a nice looking combination but Iliev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD# Radics feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Iliev sprawling to the canvas! Iliev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Radics finish him?!
Radics is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Iliev flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Iliev is out cold! Radics holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Attila Radics! |
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