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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Fajic gets a clinch.
Henry lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
It looks like Mirsad Fajic has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henry.
Fajic is trying to drag Henry to the mat but Henry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fajic tries to pull guard but Henry won't allow it.
Henry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fajic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fajic jumps guard but Henry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Patrick Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirsad Fajic.
Henry digs a right hand underneath Fajic's ribcage. Fajic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fajic takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Fajic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fajic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Henry has knocked Fajic down with a huge combo! Henry steps away and waves a wobbly Fajic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Fajic is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry scores with a jab to the body.
Fajic is still on wobbly legs! Can Henry finish him?
Henry scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Henry takes the fight into the clinch.
Henry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fajics head. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Henry.
A right handed body shot lands from Henry.
Fajic looks winded!
Henry lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fajic to his knees! Henry keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Henry!
A relieved looking Patrick Henry thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Fajic gets tackled into the cage by Iyagbor. Iyagbor maintains the clinch. #BC#
Fajic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iyagbor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fajic back to the cage. Iyagbor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Iyagbor dives in and grabs Fajic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fajic pushes down on Iyagbor's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iyagbor.
Iyagbor fails with the takedown#CL#
and Fajic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mirsad Fajic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nnaemeka Iyagbor.#TD#
Fajic wants the takedown. Iyagbor is fighting it off but Fajic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Iyagbor's guard against the cage.
Iyagbor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fajic wants to stand but Iyagbor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fajic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iyagbor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Fajic throwing strikes from guard but Iyagbor blocks nicely.
Fajic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iyagbor wants to sweep here but Fajic controlling him for the moment.
Iyagbor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fajic postures up.
Fajic throwing strikes from guard but Iyagbor blocks nicely.
Iyagbor is looking to sweep but instead, Fajic has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fajic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iyagbor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fajic. #T2#
Iyagbor trying to control from the bottom.
Fajic throwing shots but Iyagbor is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Fajic seems to be working for a kimura but Iyagbor defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fajic is trying to work for a kimura but Iyagbor is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Iyagbor is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Fajic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Iyagbor defends it well.
Fajic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fajic is thwarting Iyagbor's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fajic stuffs the takedown attempt from Iyagbor. Iyagbor gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Fajic moves into range and clinches up with Iyagbor.
Iyagbor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Fajic pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Fajic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iyagbor defends well.#SUB#
Fajic has his foot on Iyagbor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iyagbor works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fajic is striking from the bottom but Iyagbor uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Fajic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fajic tries to get out of the position.
Fajic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirsad Fajic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fajic misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Fajic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Iyagbor's half guard.
Fajic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Iyagbor defending well though. #SUB#
Fajic seems to be working for a kimura but Iyagbor defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Fajic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iyagbor wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Fajic thows a huge punch but Iyagbor dodges it nicely.
Iyagbor trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Iyagbor sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Iyagbor punching from the bottom.
Fajic blocks the strikes from Iyagbor.
Iyagbor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fajic.
Fajic not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Ground and pound from Fajic.
Fajic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Iyagbor's head.
Fajic throwing shots but Iyagbor is blocking nicely.
Iyagbor trying to control from the bottom.
Iyagbor is trying to control but Fajic passes into side control!
Iyagbor is looking to regain half guard here but Fajic keeps moving and retains side control.
Fajic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Iyagbor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fajic throws a strike aimed at the side of Iyagbor's head but Iyagbor avoids it well.#T3#
Fajic misses with the ground and pound.
Iyagbor sneaks back into half guard.
Fajic lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Fajic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Iyagbor is just riding it out for now. Fajic eventually gives up the hold.
Fajic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fajic blocks the strikes from Iyagbor.
Iyagbor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fajic.
Iyagbor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fajic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Fajic keeping moving, preventing Iyagbor from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fajic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Iyagbor has picked Fajic up and slammed him! Fajic can't keep hold of the triangle and Iyagbor manages to pass to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iyagbor wants to control but Fajic is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirsad Fajic dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Iyagbor. No joy for Fajic on that attempt.
Iyagbor lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iyagbor.
Fajic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Iyagbor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fajic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iyagbor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFajic.#CL#
Fajic clinches up with Iyagbor and pushes him back against the cage.
Fajic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Iyagbor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fajic prevents it.
#BC2#
Iyagbor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iyagbor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fajic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirsad Fajic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fajic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fajic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Iyagbor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Fajic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iyagbor tries to stall but Fajic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Iyagbor blocks the elbow strike.
Fajic blocks an uppercut.
Iyagbor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fajic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Iyagbor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fajic tries for a takedown but Iyagbor manages to get underhooks.
Iyagbor looking for a takedown. #BC#
Fajic breaks the clinch.
Iyagbor blocks the body kick.
#T2##CL2#
Iyagbor clinches up with Fajic and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Fajic has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Iyagbor regains guard immediately.
Iyagbor is wriggling around but Fajic manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fajic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Iyagbor's head. #SUB#
Fajic seems to be working for a kimura but Iyagbor defends the submission attempt.
Iyagbor gets full guard.#T3##SUB#
Fajic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Iyagbor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fajic has Iyagbor in his guard.#REVB#
Fajic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Iyagbor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Iyagbor wants to pass the guard but Fajic is keeping the position.#T4#
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.
Iyagbor pushes down on Fajic's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Fajic actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Iyagbor connects with a nice short shot to Fajic's temple.
Iyagbor trying to control from half guard but Fajic is working away.
Fajic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nnaemeka Iyagbor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirsad Fajic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fajic is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nnaemeka Iyagbor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fajic 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirsad Fajic!
Mirsad Fajic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Fajic has closed the distance and engaged Ward in a clinch.
#BC2#
Fajic manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Fajic drives through with a takedown into Ward's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fajic throwing strikes but missing.
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fajic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ward manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fajic can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Fajic is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
Fajic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Fajic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ward stacks Fajic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ward!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajic tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T1#
Fajic misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Fajic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ward wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fajic striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Fajic tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
Ward wants to stand but Fajic is controlling his arm.
Fajic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Fajic misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Fajic throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Ward blocks the strikes from Fajic.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fajic tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Fajic drives through and clinches with Ward against the cage.
#BC2#
Fajic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ward enables Fajic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ward manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fajic with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Fajic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ward is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ward has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fajic keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ward advances position into side control!
Fajic tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
Fajic tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Fajic is not content to let Ward control the position.
Fajic is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fajic throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fajic tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Fajic is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fajic throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fajic chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fajic lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mirsad Fajic will probably get the nod.
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#
Fajic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2#
Fajic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ward's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fajic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward is trying to keep Fajic in close.
Ward working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fajic.
Fajic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Fajic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ward, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Fajic gets a takedown into half guard.
Fajic wants to stand but Ward has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T1##SUB2#
Fajic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward is looking to control Fajic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
Fajic is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fajic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Fajic is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fajic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fajic tried to score with a low kick but Ward checks it.
Ward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fajic but Fajic pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Fajic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ward to the ground. Fajic is now in Ward's guard.#T3#
Fajic throws a big elbow that misses.
Fajic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Fajic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Fajic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ward sprawls well initially but Fajic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fajic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head. #SUB2#
Fajic seems to be working for a kimura but Ward defends the submission attempt.
Fajic lands strikes from half guard.
Mirsad Fajic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fajic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Fajic is looking for a kimura here.
#T4##SUB2#
Fajic wants to work for an arm triangle but Ward is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Fajic is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fajic to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fajic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ward with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Fajic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirsad Fajic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Fajic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ward taking a bit of punishment here - Fajic scoring with strikes.
Fajic lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Fajic tries for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Ward manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fajic lands strikes from half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Fajic.
Fajic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ward wants to control but Fajic is keeping busy.
Fajic thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fajic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Fajic is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
#SUB2#
Fajic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Fajic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ward defends it well.
Ward tries to roll over but Fajic keeps him under control.#T3#
Fajic throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fajic wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ward enables Fajic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ward manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fajic throwing strikes but missing.
Fajic tries to stand but Ward is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Fajic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fajic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fajic throwing strikes but missing.
Fajic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Micky Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirsad Fajic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fajic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirsad Fajic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fajic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirsad Fajic!
A very excited looking Mirsad Fajic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Fajic misses with a kick to the body
and Noons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Fajic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Noons to the ground. Fajic is now in Noons's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Noons working for a triangle but Fajic defends it easily.
#SUB#
Noons is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fajic has his hands clasped together but Noons extends and breaks Fajic's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Noons.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). KJ Noons!
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