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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Jacobs slaps away a takedown attempt from Ghafour, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jacobs tries to counter with a takedown but Ghafour is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Ghafour gets the takedown into side control.
Jacobs explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jacobs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ghafour shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacobs defends it nicely.#CL#
Jacobs clinches up with Ghafour and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Ghafour.
Jacobs tries a body shot but Ghafour blocks it.
#T1#
Jacobs wants to stall.
#BC2#
Ghafour breaks from the clinch.
Ghafour lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Jacobs clinches up against the cage.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Ghafour is controlling him.
Ghafour tries to pull guard but Jacobs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Orlando Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamal Ghafour.
Jacobs tries a body shot but Ghafour blocks it.
Jacobs wants to break free but Ghafour has control.
#BC2#
Ghafour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghafour takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Jacobs rushes Ghafour and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Ghafour breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Ghafour doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jacobs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Jacobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Ghafour gets control of Jacobs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ghafour will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ghafour wants to stand up but Jacobs is controlling him.
Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs stays in close to Ghafour's body and controls the position. #SU#
Jacobs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Ghafour leaves Jacobs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ghafour throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ghafour tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobs lands with a nice combination. Ghafour backs away looking to recover.
Ghafour with a poor takedown
and Jacobs counters with a right hand to the body.
Jacobs leaves Ghafour with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ghafour looks winded!
Jacobs with a hook.#TD2#
Jacobs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jacobs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ghafour has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghafour prevents Jacobs from breaking the clinch.
Ghafour is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ghafour looking for a takedown.
Jacobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacobs can't break the clinch.
Jacobs managing to block the knees to the body from Ghafour.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Ghafour has him pressed against the cage.
Ghafour is trying to pull guard but Jacobs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Ghafour is controlling him.
Jacobs stops a takedown attempt from Ghafour.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Jacobs dominated that round.
That's time! Jacobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ghafour with a poor takedown
and Jacobs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Jacobs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ghafour jumps guard but Jacobs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jacobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghafour tries to score a body lock takedown but Jacobs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Orlando Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamal Ghafour.
Jacobs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Ghafour's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacobs stalks Ghafour and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ghafour's face. Ghafour staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#Ghafour is rocked!
A left lands for Jacobs.
Ghafour is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobs finish him?#CL#
Jacobs clinches.
Ghafour has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jacobs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jacobs tries to circle away but Ghafour has him pinned against the cage.
Ghafour seems to have recovered his senses.
Ghafour is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jacobs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ghafour is breathing heavily.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Ghafour has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Ghafour tries to pull guard but Jacobs won't allow it.
Ghafour on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jacobs is trying to break free.
Ghafour keeps control of Jacobs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ghafour drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jacobs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jacobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghafour can do to turn this around?
Jacobs wants to break free but Ghafour has control.
Ghafour stalling against the cage.
Ghafour misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacobs has had enough of the clinch but Ghafour keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ghafour is trying to pull guard but Jacobs has him pressed against the cage.
Orlando Jacobs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jacobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Ghafour escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs fails with the takedown.
Jacobs lands with a nice combination. Ghafour backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Ghafour shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jacobs is trying to defend but Ghafour finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ghafour is keen to just control but Jacobs is a slippery customer.#T3#
Jacobs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ghafour.
Jacobs is not content to let Ghafour control the position.
Jacobs won't allow Ghafour to pass to mount.
Jacobs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ghafour not doing much here.
Jacobs missing with punches from the bottom.
Jacobs trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jacobs throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Jacobs gets a clinch.
Ghafour prevents Jacobs from breaking the clinch.
Jacobs fails to pull guard.
Ghafour is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jacobs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacobs tries to throw a body punch but Ghafour avoids it by throwing Jacobs back against the cage.
Ghafour will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jacobs up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Ghafour jumps guard and drags Jacobs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Jacobs dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jacobs tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Ghafour on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Ghafour clinches.
Jacobs can't break the clinch.
Ghafour keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacobs's efforts to push away.
Jacobs throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ghafour breaks from the clinch.
Ghafour tries for a takedown but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jacobs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacobs scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghafour throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Jacobs backs off Ghafour throws a huge counter combo but Jacobs manages to avoid it all.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghafour swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Jacobs looks to land a left hand but Ghafour moved out of range nicely.
Ghafour is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Ghafour circles away and keeps his distance.
Ghafour gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jacobs counters with a stiff right hand.
Orlando Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ghafour is looking to clinch.
Jacobs scores with a body shot.
Jacobs wants to clinch.
Ghafour goes for a double leg but Jacobs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jacobs continues to drive forward.
Orlando Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamal Ghafour.
Ghafour takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacobs digs a good hook to Ghafour's body.
Ghafour dives in for a single leg takedown but Jacobs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghafour lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ghafour shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orlando Jacobs is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Ghafour avoids it well.
Ghafour with a poor takedown
and Jacobs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghafour is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Jacobs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jacobs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs jumps guard but Ghafour turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Jacobs misses with the head strike.
Jacobs tries to break free but Ghafour pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ghafour breaks the clinch.
Ghafour swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghafour moves away.
Jacobs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ghafour back to the cage. Jacobs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Ghafour moves out of range.
Ghafour with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jacobs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghafour will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghafour swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ghafour as Jacobs shoots in.#T4##TD2#
Ghafour fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jacobs to the ground. Ghafour is now in Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Ghafour managing to block the knees to the body from Jacobs.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Ghafour is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Ghafour.
Jacobs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jacobs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ghafour has Jacobs pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jacobs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Jacobs! |
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Event:
HFA 32
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Ghafour moves into range and clinches up with Off.
Off tries for a takedown but Ghafour manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Ghafour turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ghafour manages to end up in side control.
Off manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ghafour's best efforts.#SUB#
Off looking for submissions off his back.
Ghafour trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Off looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Off looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Ghafour is trying to control. Off wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Off has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ghafour. Oh but Off has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ghafour goes limp - he's gone! Off jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chocker Off!
In his post fight interview, Chocker Off started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Lee lands with a cross.
Jab from Lee.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee tries to bum rush Ghafour with a series of wild strikes but Ghafour uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ghafour fails with the takedown.
Ghafour takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghafour gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ghafour takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghafour lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Ghafour scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jeong Yeong Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghafour shoots in but no luck this time.
Jeong Yeong Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamal Ghafour.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghafour moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ghafour shoots and misses
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Ghafour with that takedown attempt. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee stuns Ghafour with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee cracks Ghafour with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghafour gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghafour shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ghafour fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ghafour thinking.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ghafour looks winded!
Ghafour shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ghafour's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ghafour has time to react.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Ghafour.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee catches Ghafour with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ghafour throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghafour fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Ghafour tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Ghafour off balance momentarily.#T4#
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ghafour on the side of the head.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Ghafour slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Ghafour closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.#TD#
Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Yeong Lee 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#
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Ghafour takes one to the chin there.
Ghafour shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Ghafour misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kamal Ghafour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a jab when Ghafour was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Ghafour misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jeong Yeong Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamal Ghafour.#T1#
Ghafour tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Ghafour slips the punch.
Ghafour gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ghafour defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Ghafour fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Ghafour swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghafour has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ghafour tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghafour moves to clinch but Lee breaks away
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghafour fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghafour is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Lee misses.
Ghafour pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Ghafour has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Ghafour's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ghafour or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Ghafour gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ghafour throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
Lee punishes Ghafour's body with a nice straight punch.
Ghafour has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ghafour there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jeong Yeong Lee is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Ghafour has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Ghafour goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
#BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ghafour moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamal Ghafour is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ghafour wants to clinch
and Ghafour takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghafour plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghafour looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghafour.
Ghafour throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghafour tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Yeong Lee dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ghafour needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Ghafour tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee avoids the head kick by Ghafour.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ghafour doesn't seem phased though.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Ghafour keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ghafour tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ghafour shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ghafour tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Lee lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#Ghafour is rocked!
Ghafour looks to throw a body kick
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghafour is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Ghafour takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ghafour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee connects with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ghafour tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ghafour closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a big right hand! Oh Ghafour is in trouble here! Lee follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeong Yeong Lee!
A very excited looking Jeong Yeong Lee rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
HFA 25
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Ghafour fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Magomedov Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ghafour sprawls well initially but Magomedov Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Magomedov Jr is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Ghafour is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov Jr.
Ghafour really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov Jr controlling the action here. #T1##SU#
Magomedov Jr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghafour, which made it look bad.
We've been told by Magomedov Jr's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magomedov Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Magomedov Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ghafour.#T2#
Magomedov Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghafour can pounce on him.
#TD#
Magomedov Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ghafour manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ghafour trying to control the position.
Magomedov Jr stays in close to Ghafour's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ghafour throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB#
Magomedov Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ghafour wants to stand up but Magomedov Jr is controlling him.
Magomedov Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov Jr.
Magomedov Jr sets himself, and Ghafour steps forward looking for the clinch! Magomedov Jr avoids it this time.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ghafour tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magomedov Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ghafour somewhat.
Ghafour shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedov Jr as he avoids it easily.
Imanshapi Magomedov Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamal Ghafour.
Ghafour shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Ghafour clinches. #BC#
Magomedov Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov Jr leaves Ghafour with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghafour tries to clinch there but Magomedov Jr circles away.
Ghafour with a poor takedown #CL#
and Magomedov Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imanshapi Magomedov Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ghafour tries to clinch but Magomedov Jr moves out of range.
Ghafour is looking to clinch.
Ghafour is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedov Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov Jr goes for a double leg but Ghafour avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ghafour continues to drive forward.
Magomedov Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghafour can do to turn this around?
Magomedov Jr prevents Ghafour from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Magomedov Jr has Ghafour pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magomedov Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ghafour tumbling to the mat - Magomedov Jr dives into Ghafour's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ghafour has an active guard here but Magomedov Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov Jr is taking a breather. Ghafour 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.#T1#
Magomedov Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ghafour for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Magomedov Jr maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ghafour could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Magomedov Jr has cracked it and Ghafour is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Magomedov Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Imanshapi Magomedov Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Phillips gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ghafour has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Phillips after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Phillips manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips is pulling down on Ghafour's head. It's preventing any offense from Ghafour, at least for the moment.#ES#
Phillips uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Ghafour closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ghafour pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Ghafour pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Phillips not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ghafour keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Ghafour working a defensive guard but Phillips manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ghafour really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phillips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ghafour keeps working.
Ghafour tries to bench press Phillips off him but Phillips keeps the position.
Ghafour takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ghafour taking punishment in the form of punches.
Phillips gets to mount! Ghafour was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Phillips in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Phillips working Ghafour over with strikes here.
Phillips prevents Ghafour from getting the reversal.
Phillips tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ghafour reaches up to try and control the position but Phillips seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ghafour rolls and tries to escape and now Phillips has his back!
#T3#
Phillips trying to control momentarily.
Phillips is really struggling to control Ghafour but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Phillips is persistently looking for the submission but Ghafour is defending it well.
#SUB#
Phillips is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ghafour is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jayden Phillips! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1207 Round 1
Date: Oct 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Ghafour dives in and grabs Perez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes down on Ghafour's head and hops out.
A good leg kick by Perez.
Ghafour takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghafour with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghafour dives in for a single leg takedown but Perez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Perez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ayden Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamal Ghafour.
Ghafour looks to land a body kick but Perez moved away.#KD#
Perez sends Ghafour crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Perez is motioning to the referee to let Ghafour up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Ghafour is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ghafour flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ghafour is out cold! Perez 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 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ayden Perez! |
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