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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Cathal Doherty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kamil Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doherty fails with the takedown.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doherty tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doherty to the ground. Doherty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Doherty defends it well.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Doherty sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Doherty is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Doherty's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doherty (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Doherty is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Doherty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
Magomedov 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. #T1#
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Doherty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doherty (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov working a defensive guard but Doherty manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doherty (5) vs (2) Magomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Doherty has control of the leg.
Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Magomedov pulls Doherty in to control the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Doherty controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doherty is aware though and is defending well.
Doherty has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Doherty forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Doherty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Doherty works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Doherty (8) vs (2) Magomedov
Doherty content just to control the position here.
Magomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Magomedov wants to hold on but Doherty pushes him away.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magomedov wants to hold on but Doherty pushes him away.
Magomedov regains half guard.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Doherty has control of the leg.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
#T5#
Doherty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magomedov controls Doherty momentarily but Doherty frees himself.
Doherty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedov controls Doherty momentarily but Doherty frees himself. #T6#
Doherty won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedov is trying to keep Doherty in close.
Doherty being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doherty defends well.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Doherty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doherty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doherty (8) vs (4) Magomedov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Doherty keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Magomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Doherty.
Doherty lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doherty (10) vs (4) Magomedov
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doherty haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doherty is one step ahead there. #T8#
Magomedov wants to hit a sweep here but Doherty passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Magomedov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Doherty (13) vs (4) Magomedov
Magomedov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doherty (13) vs (6) Magomedov
Doherty looking for a sweep. Not yet Doherty, not yet.
Magomedov postures up.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doherty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doherty has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doherty (15) vs (6) Magomedov
Doherty slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Doherty (18) vs (6) Magomedov#T9#
Magomedov regains half guard.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doherty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doherty's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doherty (18) vs (10) Magomedov#SUB2#
Magomedov tightening his grip on Doherty, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Magomedov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T10#
Doherty trying to control the position but Magomedov manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Magomedov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Doherty needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Magomedov looking to hold on to the position here but Doherty rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Doherty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doherty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Doherty seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magomedov trying to control but Doherty is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Doherty is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is fighting to break Doherty's control of his arms but Doherty is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Doherty keeps moving. #T12#
Doherty is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magomedov trying to control but Doherty is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Well,Doherty is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Doherty is controlling Magomedov's posture.#T13#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Doherty keeps moving.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Doherty is keeping the position.#T14#
Magomedov trying to control but Doherty is working from the bottom.
Doherty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Doherty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doherty seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doherty takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
Cathal Doherty decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Hendricks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hendricks.
Hendricks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hendricks lands a body shot.
Hendricks lands a body punch.
Zee is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Hendricks.
#TD2#
Hendricks wants the takedown. Zee is fighting it off but Hendricks persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zee's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hendricks cracks Zee with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Hendricks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hendricks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Hendricks stands and steps away. Zee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hendricks tries to avoid it but Zee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hendricks to the ground. Hendricks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hendricks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zee closes the distance and clinches up with Hendricks, looking for a takedown. Zee pushes Hendricks against the cage but Hendricks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Hendricks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Hendricks.
A hook to the body from Hendricks.
Hendricks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hendricks lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Hendricks turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zee is being controlled here.
Hendricks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Hendricks might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Zee is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Hendricks stands up and beckons Zee to his feet.
Nice body punch from Hendricks. #CL2#
Hendricks moves into range and clinches up with Zee.#T2#
Hendricks cracks Zee with a nice body shot.
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!
Hendricks digs a right hand into Zee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zee's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Hendricks.
Hendricks lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Hendricks.
Hendricks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zee.
Hendricks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zee.
Hendricks digs a right hand into Zee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zee's gas tank.
Hendricks scores with a hook to the body.
Zee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hendricks just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ex Zee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks scores with a hook to the body.
Hendricks lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Hendricks has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zee is trying to keep an underhook but Hendricks manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hendricks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendricks. #SU2#
Hendricks decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3##TD2#
Hendricks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zee is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hendricks jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Hendricks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zee is looking for a sweep.
Zee is working hard here to advance position.
Hendricks just content to control the position. #SU2#
Hendricks decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Zee shoots in for a takedown but Hendricks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Hendricks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hendricks scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Hendricks moves into the clinch successfully.
Zee is trying to pull guard but Hendricks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zee fails to pull guard.
Zee jumps guard but Hendricks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hendricks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hendricks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zee jumps guard but Hendricks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Hendricks as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Hendricks drags the fight down to the ground.
Hendricks striking off his back but it's not causing Zee any problems. #SUB#
Zee drops back looking for a leg! Hendricks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hendricks manages to kick Zee off! Zee jumps back into Hendricks's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zee's guard. #REVB#
Hendricks controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Hendricks stands up from Zee's guard - Hendricks perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinten Hendricks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hendricks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zee was covering up waiting for the punch and Hendricks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hendricks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Hendricks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hendricks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hendricks avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks lands a jab to Zee's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Zee tries to keep at a distance but Hendricks has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Zee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hendricks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ex Zee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Hendricks.
Quinten Hendricks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hendricks lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Hendricks pulls Zee into guard.
#SUB2#
Zee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hendricks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zee has managed to get both his arms back between Hendricks's legs - danger averted.
Quinten Hendricks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hendricks wants to sweep here but Zee controlling him for the moment.
Hendricks pulls Zee in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Hendricks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Zee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hendricks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zee has managed to get both his arms back between Hendricks's legs - danger averted.#T2##ES2#
Hendricks uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zee shoots in but Hendricks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zee fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Hendricks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zee's guard.#SUB#
Zee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendricks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Zee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hendricks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB#
Zee has an active guard here but Hendricks has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Zee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zee is trying to get back to full guard.
Hendricks stalling.
Zee is looking for a sweep. Hendricks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Zee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hendricks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hendricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zee moves into full guard.
Zee is looking to sweep but instead, Hendricks has passed into half guard.
Hendricks tries to pass to full mount but Zee defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Zee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinten Hendricks 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! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hendricks moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Hendricks has Zee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hendricks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Zee tumbling to the mat - Hendricks dives into Zee's guard.
Hendricks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendricks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Zee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hendricks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hendricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hendricks has managed to get both his arms back between Zee's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Zee looking for a guillotine here but Hendricks defends easily.
#T1##SUB#
Zee has his foot on Hendricks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hendricks works his way back into a safe position though.
Zee wants to sweep here but Hendricks controlling him for the moment.
Hendricks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Zee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hendricks has passed into half guard!
Hendricks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Hendricks 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.
Quinten Hendricks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Zee actively working from the bottom here.
Hendricks lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Zee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hendricks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hendricks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zee regains half guard.#T3#
Zee is looking to improve his position.
Hendricks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Zee actively working from the bottom here.
Zee is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Zee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendricks pulls his head out easily.
Zee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zee.#SUB#
Zee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendricks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hendricks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zee's guard.
Ex Zee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendricks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinten Hendricks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hendricks 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinten Hendricks! |
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