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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick by Andre misses #CL#
and Azaitar moves into the clinch.
Andre scores with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Andre's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Azaitar drags the fight down to the ground.
Azaitar seems keen to control Andre's posture.
Andre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andre postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andre stopping the sweep attempt from Azaitar.
Azaitar trying to keep a closed guard but Andre is proving a slippery customer.
Andre prevents Azaitar from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Azaitar punching from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Azaitar is trying to control the position but Andre postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Azaitar shoots and misses
and Andre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Azaitar drives through and clinches with Andre against the cage.
Andre can't get the takedown.
Azaitar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Azaitar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Azaitar misses with a takedown attempt - Andre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abu Azaitar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Andre or perhaps it was just good defense by Azaitar, which made it look bad. #T2##TD#
Azaitar drives through with a takedown into Andre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Andre wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Azaitar manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andre wants to get back to full guard.
Andre trying to control here.
Azaitar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Andre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azaitar is keen to just control but Andre is a slippery customer.
Andre flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Azaitar. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andre won't allow Azaitar to pass to mount.
Azaitar wants to take a breather but Andre is having none of it.
Andre wants to control but Azaitar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Azaitar clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Azaitar pulls Andre into guard.
Azaitar trying to keep a closed guard but Andre is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Azaitar looking for a guillotine here but Andre defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Azaitar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Azaitar tries for a takedown but Andre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Azaitar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Azaitar seems to be working for a kimura but Andre defends the submission attempt.
Andre trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaitar stalling. #T1#
Azaitar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Andre for as long as he can get away with.
Azaitar wants to pass the guard but Andre is defending well.
Andre is not content to let Azaitar control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Azaitar. #T2#
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.#CL2#
Andre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andre tries for a takedown but Azaitar manages to get underhooks.
Azaitar jumps guard but Andre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abu Azaitar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Andre pulls guard successfully.
Azaitar won't allow Andre to sweep him here.
Andre trying to control the position.
Azaitar cracks Andre with a solid left hand.#T3#
Andre is trying to keep Azaitar in close.
Azaitar is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andre stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Azaitar closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Andre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Azaitar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Azaitar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andre tries to avoid it but Azaitar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andre to the ground. Andre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Azaitar shoots in for a takedown but Andre shows good takedown defense.
Andre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Azaitar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Andre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Azaitar smiles and moves away.
Andre throws a looping overhand right but Azaitar ducks down to avoid it.
Azaitar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Azaitar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andre sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Azaitar gets a takedown into half guard.
Andre tries to kick Azaitar off in order to stand up. Azaitar Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abu Azaitar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Andre tries for a takedown but Azaitar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Azaitar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andre sprawls and moves away.
Azaitar slaps away a takedown attempt from Andre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andre is defended easily by Azaitar.
Abu Azaitar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Andre.
Azaitar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andre defends well and Azaitar ends up having to push Andre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Andre has closed the distance and engaged Azaitar in a clinch.
Azaitar tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andre has had enough of the clinch but Azaitar keeps him there for the moment.
Andre tries to pull guard but Azaitar won't allow it.
#TD#
Azaitar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Azaitar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Andre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azaitar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Azaitar wants to improve his position but instead Andre has moved into half guard.
Azaitar is pressing down on Andre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Azaitar 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.
Azaitar pulls Andre in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Azaitar 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#
Andre trying to control from the bottom.
Azaitar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andre!
Azaitar won't let Andre get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Azaitar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Azaitar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Azaitar content just to control the position here. #T3#
Azaitar trying to control but Andre is having none of it.
Andre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azaitar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azaitar controlling from mount.
Azaitar continues to stall.
Abu Azaitar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Azaitar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Azaitar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaitar controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abu Azaitar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Azaitar, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Azaitar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Habibi is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savage is defended easily by Habibi.
Habibi throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Habibi's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Habibi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Habibi shoots for a double leg takedown but Savage sprawls well. He's pushed Habibi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Savage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Habibi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Savage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Habibi.
Billy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghassan Habibi.#TD#
Savage lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Habibi wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
#T1#
Habibi keeps trying to improve his position.
Savage passes into side control, despite Habibi's attempt to control the position.
Savage trying to control the position but Habibi is working away.
Savage tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Savage seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Habibi for as long as he can get away with.
Savage looking to control but instead Habibi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Savage stalling away here and it's allowed Habibi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Savage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Savage throws a strike but Habibi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Savage has his foot on Habibi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Habibi works his way back into a safe position though.
Savage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savage tries to get out of the position.
Habibi passes into half guard.
Habibi trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom. #T3#
Habibi controlling the action here.
Habibi trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Habibi trying to pass the guard but Savage defending well.
Habibi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Habibi tries to control but Savage wriggling away.
Savage working to try and regain half guard.
Habibi wants to control the pace but Savage is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Habibi stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Savage 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#
Habibi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Savage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Habibi is retaining full guard.
Habibi is pulling down on Savage's head. It's preventing any offense from Savage, at least for the moment.
Habibi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savage controls the pace.
Savage continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage wants to control from the top but Habibi keeps moving. #T1#
Habibi looking to control.
Savage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Habibi's head.
Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Habibi can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Habibi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Habibi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Habibi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Habibi is keeping the position.#T2#
Habibi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Habibi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Savage haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Savage dives in and scores a takedown into Habibi's guard.#ES2#
Habibi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Savage gets underhooks to prevent Habibi's takedown attempt.
Savage wants to break free but Habibi has control.
Habibi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Savage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Habibi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Savage is defending well.
Billy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghassan Habibi.
Habibi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Savage is trying to break the clinch but Habibi is controlling him.
Habibi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savage pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Savage forces Habibi back against the cage and clinches.
Habibi looking for a takedown.
Habibi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savage.
Habibi jumps guard but Savage stands there with Habibi around his waist. Habibi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
Habibi misses with a punch to the body.
Savage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Habibi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Habibi is looking for a takedown.
Savage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Habibi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Habibi successfully pulls guard.
Savage wants to control from the top but Habibi keeps moving.
Savage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Savage dominated that second round.
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##TD#
Savage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Habibi sprawls well initially but Savage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Savage sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Habibi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savage is working away from the top position though.
Habibi moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Habibi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Habibi wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
Savage looking to sit in guard and control but Habibi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Habibi wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #SUB#
Savage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Savage looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Habibi has picked Savage up and slammed him! Savage can't keep hold of the triangle and Habibi manages to pass to side control!
Savage wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Habibi is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Habibi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Savage to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Savage.
Habibi feints the counter takedown.
Billy Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Savage. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Savage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Habibi has closed the distance and engaged Savage in a clinch.
Savage blocks a body shot from Habibi.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Habibi manages to pull guard.
Savage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Habibi looking for a sweep. Not yet Habibi, not yet.
Savage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Habibi is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Savage drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Habibi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Savage has Habibi in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Habibi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Habibi has managed to get both his arms back between Savage's legs - danger averted.
Billy Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Habibi trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghassan Habibi 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!
Savage seems keen to control Habibi's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghassan Habibi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Savage has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Savage!
Billy Savage tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Azaitar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Master did well to prevent Azaitar getting side control.
Master wants to control but Azaitar is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azaitar in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaitar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Master is bucking up trying to escape but Azaitar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Master wants to control but Azaitar is having none of it.
Azaitar controlling from mount.
Master is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Master is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Azaitar locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Master is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abu Azaitar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Martinez shoots for a takedown but Habibi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Habibi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martinez swivels and escapes.
It looked like Martinez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Habibi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Martinez moves into the clinch.
Habibi wants to stall.
#TD#
Martinez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Habibi uses from the top position. #SUB#
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Martinez is working an open guard so Habibi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Martinez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Habibi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martinez. #T1#
Habibi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martinez defends well and Habibi ends up having to push Martinez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Martinez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Habibi on his heels. He'll look to pass Habibi's guard now, I'm sure.
Habibi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Habibi is pulling down on Martinez's head. It's preventing any offense from Martinez, at least for the moment.
Habibi controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Habibi is retaining full guard. #T2#
Martinez trying to control but Habibi is working from the bottom.
Habibi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.
Martinez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Habibi tries for a takedown but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Habibi looks to move away, Martinez throws a big counter combo but Habibi just gets out of the way.
Frank Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghassan Habibi.
Habibi fails with the takedown.
Habibi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Martinez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Habibi's guard.#T3#
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Habibi is keeping the position.
Martinez controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Habibi is retaining full guard.
Martinez wants to stand and escape but instead Habibi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Habibi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Habibi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Habibi stays in close to Martinez's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Habibi is pushing down on Martinez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martinez is fighting to maintain full guard but Habibi has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Martinez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Habibi tries to sprawl but Martinez drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Martinez wants to work for an arm triangle but Habibi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Martinez throwing shots but Habibi is blocking nicely.
Habibi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Habibi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martinez's guard. #REVB#
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Habibi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Martinez working a defensive guard here.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.
Habibi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now.
Habibi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Habibi is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Habibi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Martinez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
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.
Martinez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Habibi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Habibi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Habibi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working. #SU2#
Habibi decides to stand back up. Habibi steps back and let's Martinez get back to his feet.
Martinez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Habibi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Habibi dives in and grabs Martinez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes down on Habibi's head and hops out.
Frank Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Martinez slaps away a takedown attempt from Habibi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martinez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Martinez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Habibi shoots in for a double leg but Martinez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frank Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghassan Habibi.#TD2#
Martinez gets caught flat footed, as Habibi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Habibi trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom. #T4#
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Habibi tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Habibi is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Martinez 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ghassan Habibi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Habibi tries to clinch up.
Martinez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martinez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Habibi has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Martinez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Habibi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Habibi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Habibi trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez trying to move into half guard but instead Habibi has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Martinez can't keep his opponent in guard - Habibi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Habibi wants to take a breather but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Habibi is controlling well.
Habibi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martinez is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Martinez is bucking up trying to escape but Habibi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Habibi controlling from mount. #T2#
Martinez's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Habibi looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martinez is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Habibi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Martinez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Martinez tries to lock up and control but Habibi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Habibi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Habibi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Habibi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martinez is looking to escape.
Ghassan Habibi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghassan Habibi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Habibi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghassan Habibi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Chambers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Azaitar tries to counter it with a takedown but Chambers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Azaitar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chambers tries to avoid it but Azaitar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chambers to the ground. Chambers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Azaitar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chambers to the mat! Chambers manages to get full guard.
Azaitar stays in close to Chambers's body and controls the position.
Chambers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Azaitar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azaitar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaitar looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Azaitar stopping the sweep attempt from Chambers.
Chambers is trying to hold Azaitar in close to prevent damage but Azaitar has managed to pass into half guard.
Azaitar wants to take a breather but Chambers is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chambers is controlling Azaitar's trapped leg to prevent Azaitar from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Azaitar. No joy for Chambers on that attempt.
Chambers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Azaitar checks it well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chambers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Azaitar misses with a two punch combination.
Azaitar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chambers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azaitar somewhat.
Chambers attempts a counter takedown but Azaitar avoids it well and moves away.
Azaitar shoots in but no luck this time.
Matthew Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Azaitar.#CL#
Chambers instigates a clinch. #TD#
Chambers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Azaitar can't fight it off and eventually Chambers manages to take the fight to the floor. Azaitar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Azaitar has his feet on Chambers's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chambers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Azaitar tries to avoid it but Chambers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Azaitar to the ground. Azaitar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chambers is defended easily by Azaitar.
Chambers is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Azaitar rushes Chambers and presses him up against the cage.
Azaitar tries to score a body lock takedown but Chambers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Azaitar is looking for a takedown.
Chambers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azaitar.
Chambers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Azaitar to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Azaitar jumps into guard, dragging Chambers to the mat.
#T4#
Chambers trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaitar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chambers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Azaitar trying to control the position here.
Chambers won't allow Azaitar to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chambers wants to stand but Azaitar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Azaitar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chambers manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Azaitar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Azaitar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chambers pushes Azaitar off but Azaitar dives into side control.
Azaitar landing a few strikes.
Azaitar trying to control the position but Chambers is working away.
Azaitar working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaitar is looking to take a break and control but Chambers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Azaitar works to advance to full mount. Chambers defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Azaitar wants to control the pace but Chambers is squirming around nicely.
Chambers wants to hold on but Azaitar pushes him away.
Azaitar controlling the position easily from mount.
Abu Azaitar has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Azaitar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chambers has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Azaitar controlling from mount.
Azaitar wants to control the pace but Chambers is squirming around nicely.
Chambers tries to hold on but Azaitar postures up.#SUB2#
Chambers is trying to control the position here but Azaitar swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Azaitar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abu Azaitar!
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