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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Hodges drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zeynalli is wriggling around but Hodges manages to pass to half guard.
Hodges throwing shots but Zeynalli is blocking nicely.
Hodges lands with a punch from half guard.
Hodges is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hodges fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hodges cracks Zeynalli with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zeynalli is trying desperately to improve position.
Zeynalli regains half guard.#T1#
Zeynalli wants to control but Hodges is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zeynalli taking some punishment here, with Hodges in his half guard.
Zeynalli trying to control here.
Hodges is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zeynalli wants to control but Hodges is keeping busy.
Zeynalli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hodges. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zeynalli wants to get back to full guard.
Hodges has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeynalli keeps trying to improve his position.#ES2#
Zeynalli manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hodges keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Hodges has clasped his hands together around Zeynalli's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hodges in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hodges working the head and body with strikes.
Zeynalli is trying to control Hodges's posture but Hodges avoids it. #T3#
Hodges scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Hodges's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Hodges's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hodges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hodges is working Zeynalli over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Zeynalli is trying to get back to half guard.
Hodges looks up at the clock and then as Zeynalli takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hodges smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hodges scores with punches from side control.
Zeynalli is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hodges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hodges lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Hodges dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hodges circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Hodges is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zeynalli's half guard.#SUB#
Hodges is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zeynalli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hodges scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hodges is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zeynalli is just riding it out for now. Hodges eventually gives up the hold.
Hodges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zeynalli can do to turn this around?
Zeynalli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Hodges prevents Zeynalli from standing back up.
Zeynalli tries to get to full guard but Hodges has control of the leg.
Hodges prevents Zeynalli from standing back up.
Zeynalli is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hodges jumps into side control!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Hodges is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zeynalli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aaron Hodges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hodges cracks Zeynalli with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zeynalli is trying to work for a sweep but Hodges has mounted him!
Zeynalli is looking to get to half guard.
Hodges scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB#
Hodges is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zeynalli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hodges landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Hodges looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hodges lands a couple of good shots and Zeynalli has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hodges.
#ROC#
Zeynalli is rocked!#SUB#
Hodges tightening his grip on Zeynalli, looking for the choke.
Zeynalli is still in real trouble! Can Hodges finish him?#SUB#
Hodges is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Zeynalli has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Hodges has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Zeynalli taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Hodges doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Hodges!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Underwood fails to land the takedown.
Underwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Underwood dives in for a single leg takedown but Zeynalli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvester Underwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Underwood gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zeynalli - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Zeynalli pulls Underwood into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Zeynalli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Underwood is aware though and is defending well.
Zeynalli looking for a sweep. Not yet Zeynalli, not yet.
Underwood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zeynalli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Zeynalli wants to sweep here but Underwood controlling him for the moment.
Underwood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zeynalli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Underwood drops back looking for a leg! Zeynalli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zeynalli manages to kick Underwood off! Underwood jumps back into Zeynalli's guard.
Zeynalli is trying to keep Underwood in close.
#SU#
Underwood stands and steps away. Zeynalli gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Zeynalli.
Underwood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Underwood. #TD2#
Zeynalli shoots in and gets a takedown into Underwood's guard.
Zeynalli wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving.
Underwood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Underwood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zeynalli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Underwood trying to keep a closed guard but Zeynalli is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeynalli advances to half guard.
Zeynalli trying to control the pace.
Underwood is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Zeynalli tries to pass to full mount but Underwood defends it.
Underwood wants to control but Zeynalli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Underwood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zeynalli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zeynalli not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Zeynalli is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Underwood is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mahmud Zeynalli!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Aslan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Riggs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Riggs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riggs tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Riggs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aslan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aslan connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aslan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riggs working for a triangle but Aslan defends it easily.
#T1#
Aslan chips away with some ground and pound.
Aslan wants to pass the guard but Riggs is keeping the position.
Aslan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Aslan stands up from Riggs's guard - Aslan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aslan throws a series of punches but Riggs moves out of range.
Aslan falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Riggs counters with a shoot takedown. Aslan fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Aslan is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Aslan looking for a sweep. Not yet Aslan, not yet.
Aslan is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Riggs really is a fat lump.
Aslan trying to strike off his back.
#SU#
Riggs stands up and waves to Aslan to follow him.
Aslan fails to land with a series of punches.
Aslan looks winded!#TD#
Riggs 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs connects with a couple of short punches.
Riggs connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Riggs landing with the ground and pound.
Riggs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Riggs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Riggs chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Aslan is looking for a triangle but Riggs pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
Riggs stands up and waves to Aslan to follow him. #CL#
Riggs darts in and clinches Aslan up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Aslan tries for a takedown but Riggs circles away easily#TD#
and Riggs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aslan!
Aslan wants to get back to his feet but Riggs is dominant here and he's now got Aslan's back!
Riggs lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Riggs scores with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Riggs is cranking Aslan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Aslan! He's tightened the choke and Aslan is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saul Riggs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Tehmezov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ispa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ispa prevents Tehmezov from improving position.
Ispa wants to control but Tehmezov postures up.#SUB#
Tehmezov is trying to get an arm triangle but Ispa is defending well.
Ispa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ispa wants to control but Tehmezov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tehmezov trying to control the action but Ispa is working from the bottom.
Ispa struggling a bit here.#T1#
Tehmezov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ispa keeps working.
Ispa struggling a bit here.
Ispa gets back to half guard.
Ispa is trying to get back to full guard.
Tehmezov wants to free his trapped foot but Ispa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ispa wants to control but Tehmezov is keeping busy.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tehmezov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ispa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ispa is looking to control Tehmezov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ispa avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ispa is not content to let Tehmezov control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ispa throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Tehmezov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ispa is trying to control but Tehmezov passes into side control!
Tehmezov working away.#SUB#
Tehmezov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ispa tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tehmezov easily slips into full mount! #T3#
Tehmezov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ispa is looking to escape. #SU#
Tehmezov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ispa connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Vasif Tehmezov has been cut.#CL#
Tehmezov moves into range and clinches up with Ispa.
Ispa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tehmezov backwards. #TD#
Tehmezov pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Ispa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tehmezov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tehmezov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tehmezov! #REVR#
Ispa is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SU#
Tehmezov decides to stand back up. Tehmezov steps back and let's Ispa get back to his feet.
Ispa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ispa lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ispa connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Tehmezov is rocked!
Ispa circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tehmezov to the canvas! Tehmezov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ispa keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Ispa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Larson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aslan wants to control but Larson postures up.
Aslan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Larson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Larson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Larson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aslan can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Larson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Aslan struggling a bit here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aslan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aslan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Aslan is trying to escape the position but Larson is controlling the position. #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.
You can see the frustration on Aslan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Larson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Aslan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Larson yanks on the arm and Aslan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Larson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boyce Larson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Samedzade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zelaya as he avoids it easily.
Samedzade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zelaya throws a counter combo.
Samedzade stuffs the takedown attempt from Zelaya. Zelaya gets slowly back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Samedzade scores with a four punch combination!
Samedzade scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Samedzade misses #CL2#
and Zelaya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Samedzade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelaya fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Samedzade moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zelaya prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zabit Samedzade. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Zelaya breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Zelaya has Samedzade up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zelaya throws an elbow but misses.
Samedzade prevents Zelaya from breaking the clinch.
Samedzade has Zelaya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zelaya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Samedzade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samedzade tries for a takedown but Zelaya circles away easily
and Zelaya counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Samedzade drives through and clinches with Zelaya against the cage.
#T2#
Zelaya is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zelaya tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Samedzade just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zelaya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zelaya is looking to control Samedzade's arms but Samedzade gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zelaya has his back to the cage.
Samedzade slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Samedzade to work.
Samedzade is trying to pull guard but Zelaya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Samedzade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zelaya.
Zelaya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Samedzade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3##TD#
Samedzade decides to pull guard.
Zelaya working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Samedzade's head.
Samedzade lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zelaya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Samedzade trying to control the position from guard on top but Zelaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samedzade seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Samedzade has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Zelaya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samedzade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Zelaya is working an open guard so Samedzade takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zelaya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zelaya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samedzade as he jumps to the side.
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 Zabit Samedzade will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Samedzade is defended easily by Zelaya.#CL#
Samedzade rushes Zelaya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Zelaya manages to break the clinch.
Samedzade fails with the takedown
and Zelaya counters with a left and a right that stings Samedzade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelaya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Samedzade.
Zelaya feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zabit Samedzade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zelaya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Samedzade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Samedzade or perhaps it was just good defense by Zelaya, which made it look bad. #T1#
Samedzade is looking to clinch but Zelaya is avoiding it.
Zelaya wants to counter the offense by Samedzade and move into the clinch position.
Zelaya tries to clinch up but Samedzade circles away and keeps his distance.
Samedzade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Samedzade fails with a takedown attempt.
Samedzade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zelaya counters with a left and a right that stings Samedzade.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Zelaya lands a big head kick that sends Samedzade tumbling to the mat! Zelaya takes a step backwards and waves Samedzade back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Samedzade is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Zelaya has cracked Samedzade with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Zelaya lands another huge swinging hook and Samedzade tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Samedzade, before Zelaya can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sammy Zelaya!
Sammy Zelaya 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: Sep 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Zeynalli fails with the takedown#CL#
and Leblanc moves into the clinch.
Leblanc lands a hook that snaps the head of Zeynalli backwards. #BC#
Leblanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zeynalli throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD2#
Zeynalli looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leblanc gets full guard.
Leblanc seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Leblanc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zeynalli is controlling him.
Zeynalli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Leblanc wants to stand but Zeynalli is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeynalli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zeynalli is fighting to break Leblanc's control of his arms but Leblanc is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zeynalli trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeynalli with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Leblanc manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Leblanc has clasped his hands together around Zeynalli's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zeynalli throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #T2##SU#
Leblanc stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A swing and a miss from Zeynalli.
Mahmud Zeynalli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeynalli fails to land the takedown.
Zeynalli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leblanc is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zeynalli.
Zeynalli scores with a sloppy right hand. Leblanc should have avoided that one.
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!
Zeynalli throws a right and a left that Leblanc avoids nicely.
Zeynalli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leblanc defends well and Zeynalli ends up having to push Leblanc into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dominique Leblanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahmud Zeynalli.
Zeynalli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Zeynalli dives in for a single leg takedown but Leblanc sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Leblanc tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zeynalli looks winded!
Zeynalli moves in looking to clinch but Leblanc pushes him off.
Zeynalli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zeynalli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leblanc. That did some damage!
Leblanc fails with the takedown.
Zeynalli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leblanc avoids it really well and circles away.
Leblanc is looking to counter the offense by Zeynalli and move into the clinch.#T4#
Zeynalli tries to close the distance and clinch but Leblanc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leblanc looks to land a combination but Zeynalli avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Leblanc as Zeynalli shoots in.
Leblanc is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zeynalli.
Leblanc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zeynalli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zeynalli tries to clinch up but Leblanc circles away and keeps his distance.
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown but Zeynalli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zeynalli jabs Leblanc right on the nose. Leblanc blinks but takes it well.
Leblanc stuffs the takedown.
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 Dominique Leblanc will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Leblanc takes the fight into the clinch.
Leblanc is trying to push Zeynalli away but Zeynalli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zeynalli can't get the takedown.
Leblanc avoiding damage.
Leblanc has Zeynalli pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Leblanc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Come on Leblanc - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Leblanc manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeynalli throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Dominique Leblanc has been cut.
Zeynalli dives in and grabs Leblanc's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leblanc pushes down on Zeynalli's head and hops out.
Leblanc shoots in but Zeynalli avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Zeynalli moves out of range of the body kick.
Leblanc sets himself, and Zeynalli steps forward looking for the clinch! Leblanc avoids it this time.
Zeynalli darts in looking for a takedown but Leblanc gets double underhooks and turns Zeynalli into the cage.
Leblanc is looking to counter the offense by Zeynalli and move into the clinch.
Dominique Leblanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahmud Zeynalli.
Zeynalli fails with a takedown attempt.
Zeynalli is breathing heavily.
Zeynalli tries to clinch there but Leblanc circles away.
Zeynalli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zeynalli throws a leg kick #CL#
and Leblanc counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Leblanc.
Zeynalli tries to pull guard but Leblanc forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Zeynalli tries to pull guard but Leblanc holds him up against the cage and eventually Zeynalli drops back down to his feet.
Leblanc is stalling here.
Leblanc displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zeynalli up against the cage.
Zeynalli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leblanc stalls.
Leblanc leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zeynalli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leblanc to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Zeynalli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zeynalli throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Leblanc counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3##SU#
Leblanc gets to his feet. Zeynalli looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Leblanc throws a body punch but Zeynalli moves out of range.
Zeynalli has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Leblanc counters by moving into the clinch.
Leblanc scores with a shot to the side of Zeynalli's head. #TD#
Leblanc has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zeynalli uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leblanc is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblanc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leblanc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4##SU#
Zeynalli is working an open guard so Leblanc takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zeynalli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leblanc.
Zeynalli fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahmud Zeynalli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leblanc throws a right hand that Zeynalli ducks under and follows up with a left that Zeynalli also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zeynalli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zeynalli throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Leblanc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Leblanc dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dominique Leblanc's cut.
That's time! Leblanc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Leblanc misses with a body kick.
Zeynalli scoring well with a low kick there.
Dominique Leblanc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeynalli throws a series of strikes that have Leblanc backpedaling.
Leblanc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zeynalli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zeynalli shoots and misses #CL#
and Leblanc counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeynalli is trying to maintain a safe position but Leblanc gets an underhook and turns Zeynalli into the cage.
Zeynalli has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leblanc after a bit of a struggle.
Leblanc trying to land knees to the body.
Zeynalli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leblanc displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zeynalli up against the cage.#TD#
Leblanc jumps guard.
#T1#
Zeynalli wants to pass the guard but Leblanc is keeping the position.
Leblanc lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Leblanc is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Leblanc gets to his feet. Zeynalli looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zeynalli fails with the takedown#CL#
and Leblanc holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dominique Leblanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahmud Zeynalli.#T2##TD#
Leblanc manages to pull guard.
Leblanc wants to stand and escape but Zeynalli is having none of it.
Leblanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zeynalli can do to turn this around?
Zeynalli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leblanc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zeynalli manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Leblanc postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zeynalli wants to control the position but Leblanc says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Leblanc is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Leblanc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Leblanc seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leblanc looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leblanc is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zeynalli is looking to control Leblanc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zeynalli avoid being mounted?
Zeynalli is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Leblanc is staying active.
Leblanc seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zeynalli has a hand on Leblanc's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Leblanc takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mahmud Zeynalli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominique Leblanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zeynalli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominique Leblanc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leblanc, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominique Leblanc!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tehmezov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Richmond throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Richmond fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Tehmezov has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Tehmezov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Tehmezov.
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!
Richmond tries to clinch up but Tehmezov circles away and keeps his distance.
Tehmezov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Tehmezov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Richmond wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tehmezov manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tehmezov lands with a punch from half guard.
Tehmezov wants to control but Richmond is keeping him busy.
Richmond throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tehmezov is looking to take a break and control but Richmond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tehmezov is taking a breather. Richmond 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.
Richmond is trying to control but Tehmezov passes into side control!
Tehmezov taking a breather here. #T2#
Tehmezov lands a nice forearm strike.
Richmond manages to get back to half guard.
Tehmezov slows the pace down in half guard.
Tehmezov moves nicely into side control.
Richmond being controlled for a moment.
Tehmezov advances to mount. #T3#
Richmond is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tehmezov looking to control but Richmond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tehmezov lands a big elbow.
Tehmezov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Richmond! More shots from Tehmezov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasif Tehmezov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vasif Tehmezov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
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Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Aslan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hicks defends it nicely.
Hicks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Aslan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aslan avoids the elbow strike from Hicks, against the cage.
Aslan looking to stall.
Hicks wants to take the fight to the mat but Aslan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Aslan manages to break the clinch.
Aslan shoots for a double leg takedown but Hicks sprawls well. He's pushed Aslan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hicks lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Aslan blocks a head kick by Hicks.
Despite the aggression on Aslan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Aslan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Hicks is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Aslan clinches up against the cage.
Aslan lands a knee to the body.
Aslan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hicks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Major Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atakan Aslan.
Aslan fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Aslan has Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Aslan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Aslan closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Aslan manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Aslan darts in and clinches Hicks up against the cage.#BC#
Hicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aslan has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Hicks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Hicks gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Aslan regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Aslan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hicks defends well.
Aslan looks winded!
Hicks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Aslan being controlled here, momentarily.
Hicks connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Hicks 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.
Hicks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hicks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aslan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hicks is controlling him. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hicks lands a couple of elbows.
Aslan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Hicks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hicks advances to half guard.
Aslan is trying to stand back up but Hicks is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Hicks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hicks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aslan is just riding it out for now. Hicks eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Major Hicks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Hicks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Hicks 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aslan wants to get back to his feet but Hicks passes into half guard.
Aslan trying to hold on to Hicks's head to control him but Hicks postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Hicks maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Aslan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hicks has cracked it and Aslan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hicks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Major Hicks!
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