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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Tidwell instigates a clinch.
Tidwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Tidwell pulls guard.
Tidwell looking to control.
Harrell trying to control but Tidwell is working from the bottom.
Harrell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harrell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tidwell keeping moving, preventing Harrell from controlling successfully.
Harrell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Harrell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harrell chips away with some ground and pound.
Tidwell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tidwell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harrell manages to pass to side control.
Nice strikes from Harrell there.
Tidwell keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Harrell thows a huge punch but Tidwell dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Tidwell wants to improve his position but Harrell is controlling well.
#SUB#
Tidwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harrell pulls his head out easily.
Harrell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tidwell!
A nice elbow there by Harrell.
Harrell tries to control but Tidwell wriggling away.
Harrell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harrell is landing with some decent strikes but Tidwell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Harrell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Harrell scoring with strikes but Tidwell is staying in there.
Harrell controlling from mount.
Tidwell wants to hold on but Harrell pushes him away.
Tidwell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tidwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tidwell tries to get out of the position.
Harrell unloading with bombs!
Harrell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Harrell landing shots from mount.
Harrell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Harrell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrell controlling from the full mount.
Harrell dominating with strikes here.
Tidwell tries to hold on but Harrell postures up.
Harrell looking to finish Tidwell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tidwell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrell wants to control the pace but Tidwell is squirming around nicely.
Harrell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harrell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tidwell tries to hold on but Harrell pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Harrell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Harrell gets caught flat footed, as Tidwell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harrell trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrell pulls Tidwell in close to prevent any damage.
Harrell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Harrell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Harrell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Harrell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tidwell wants to get back to full guard.
Harrell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tidwell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harrell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tidwell is concentrating on defense, preventing Harrell from advancing position.
Harrell is looking to take a break and control but Tidwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harrell throwing shots but Tidwell is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tidwell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Harrell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harrell lands a nice short elbow.
Tidwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harrell is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Tidwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ralphie Harrell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harrell prevents Tidwell from improving his position.
Harrell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tidwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harrell on the ground.
Tidwell wants to control but Harrell is keeping busy.
Tidwell has hold of Harrell's hands but Harrell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Harrell trying to control from half guard but Tidwell is working away.
Tidwell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Tidwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harrell working over Tidwell with some ground and pound. Tidwell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tidwell tries to roll over but Harrell keeps him under control.
Tidwell tries to kick Harrell off but Harrell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harrell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Harrell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Tidwell is looking for a sweep. Harrell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harrell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tidwell is trying to stand back up but Harrell is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harrell lands a nice short elbow.
Harrell stalling.
Harrell lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidwell is trying to control but Harrell manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Harrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Harrell.
Harrell trying to control the action but Tidwell is working from the bottom.
Tidwell wants to get back to his feet.
Harrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tidwell keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidwell struggling a bit here.
Harrell cracks Tidwell with a big right hand but Tidwell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
Harrell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tidwell to see if he's OK.
Harrell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harrell advances to full mount.
Harrell with a couple of short strikes.
Harrell lands a big shot there that rocks Tidwell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Harrell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harrell landing punches.
Tidwell tries to hold on but Harrell pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Harrell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Harrell with the ground and pound from mount.
Tidwell tries to lock up and control but Harrell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harrell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T2#
The referee warns Tidwell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2#
Tidwell is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrell controlling from the full mount.
Oh Tidwell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harrell with a couple of short strikes.
Tidwell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tidwell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Harrell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harrell lands a big shot there that rocks Tidwell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A big strike lands for Harrell! That's really hurt Tidwell and he's turned his back - Harrell keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Harrell jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Tidwell throws a sloppy head kick and Slobodyanyuk moves out of range easily.
Slobodyanyuk doesn't manage to clinch there - Tidwell circles away.
Tidwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Tidwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slobodyanyuk wants to clinch.#TD#
Tidwell 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.
Tidwell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slobodyanyuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidwell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Slobodyanyuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tidwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Slobodyanyuk is tightening it up a little... Tidwell has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tidwell reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tidwell taps out! Nice BJJ there by Slobodyanyuk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roman Slobodyanyuk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Slobodyanyuk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tidwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slobodyanyuk.
Tidwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Tidwell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Slobodyanyuk trying to remain calm as Tidwell controls from the top position.#SUB#
Tidwell tries for a kimura but Slobodyanyuk is defending well.
Tidwell working the body and head with strikes.
Slobodyanyuk trying his best to control but Tidwell has mounted him.
Slobodyanyuk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slobodyanyuk being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Tidwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Slobodyanyuk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slobodyanyuk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tidwell keeps working.
It looks like Slobodyanyuk is going to stand back up.
Slobodyanyuk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control from half guard but Tidwell is working away. #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.
Tidwell preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tidwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tidwell tries to get out of the position.
Slobodyanyuk wants to stand up but Tidwell is controlling the position.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control from half guard but Tidwell is working away.
Tidwell is controlling Slobodyanyuk's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Slobodyanyuk wants to take a breather but Tidwell is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Slobodyanyuk shoots in for a takedown but Tidwell shows good takedown defense.
Tidwell tries to counter with a takedown but Slobodyanyuk is quick to defend against it.
Slobodyanyuk shoots and misses #TD#
and Tidwell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidwell postures up.
#SUB#
Tidwell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Slobodyanyuk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tidwell has Slobodyanyuk in his guard.#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tidwell holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Slobodyanyuk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slobodyanyuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4##SUB2#
Slobodyanyuk drops back looking for a leg! Tidwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tidwell manages to kick Slobodyanyuk off! Slobodyanyuk jumps back into Tidwell's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidwell wants to sweep here but Slobodyanyuk controlling him for the moment.
Slobodyanyuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control but Tidwell is working from the bottom.
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 Rob Tidwell 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#
A head kick misses from Tidwell.
Tidwell sets himself, and Slobodyanyuk steps forward looking for the clinch! Tidwell avoids it this time.
Slobodyanyuk throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Tidwell as Slobodyanyuk shoots in.
Slobodyanyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Tidwell is just out of range.
Tidwell closes the distance and clinches up with Slobodyanyuk, looking for a takedown. Tidwell pushes Slobodyanyuk against the cage but Slobodyanyuk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slobodyanyuk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slobodyanyuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tidwell's waist but Tidwell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slobodyanyuk off to one side.
Tidwell tries to counter by clinching up but Slobodyanyuk breaks away and moves out of range.
Slobodyanyuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Tidwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Tidwell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tidwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slobodyanyuk on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Tidwell connects with a nice short shot to Slobodyanyuk's temple.
Slobodyanyuk tries to roll over but Tidwell keeps him under control.#T1#
Slobodyanyuk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tidwell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tidwell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tidwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slobodyanyuk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tidwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tidwell wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Slobodyanyuk uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Slobodyanyuk is trying to keep Tidwell in close.
Tidwell won't allow Slobodyanyuk to sweep him here.
Tidwell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tidwell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slobodyanyuk for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
Tidwell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Slobodyanyuk was covering up waiting for the punch and Tidwell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Slobodyanyuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slobodyanyuk tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Slobodyanyuk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Slobodyanyuk wants to control from the top but Tidwell keeps moving.
Slobodyanyuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tidwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tidwell wants to sweep here but Slobodyanyuk controlling him for the moment.
Tidwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slobodyanyuk.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidwell controlling Slobodyanyuk's posture.
Tidwell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Tidwell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Slobodyanyuk throws a combination. Tidwell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Slobodyanyuk fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Tidwell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tidwell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Slobodyanyuk is looking for a sweep. Tidwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidwell is controlling the pace.
Tidwell working over Slobodyanyuk with some ground and pound. Slobodyanyuk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1##SUB#
Tidwell is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Slobodyanyuk to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Tidwell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tidwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slobodyanyuk is keeping the position for now.
Slobodyanyuk is trying to control the position but Tidwell postures up.
Tidwell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tidwell showing good wrestling skills to 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.
Slobodyanyuk has a takedown stuffed.
Slobodyanyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tidwell.
Slobodyanyuk unleashes a big counter combination but Tidwell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Tidwell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Slobodyanyuk's guard.
Slobodyanyuk controls Tidwell momentarily but Tidwell frees himself.
Tidwell controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Tidwell wants to pass the guard but Slobodyanyuk is keeping the position.
Tidwell controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slobodyanyuk wants to stand and escape but Tidwell is having none of it.
Rob Tidwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tidwell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slobodyanyuk is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Slobodyanyuk looking for a guillotine here but Tidwell defends easily.
Tidwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slobodyanyuk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tidwell's guard. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rob Tidwell.
Well Tidwell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Tidwell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Tidwell tries to keep at a distance but Brubaker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brubaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brubaker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brubaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brubaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Brubaker - that landed with a thud.
Brubaker scores with a shot to the side of Tidwell's head.
A body shot lands from Brubaker.
Tidwell looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Brubaker.
Brubaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Brubaker.
Tidwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Brubaker has double underhooks.
Brubaker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brubaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tidwell backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brubaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brubaker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brubaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Brubaker manages to break the clinch.
Brubaker lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Brubaker lands an overhand right.#CL#
Brubaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Brubaker - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Brubaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tidwell takes one on the button.
Brubaker throws a head kick that misses.
Brubaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tidwell doesn't seem bothered though.
Brubaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brubaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tidwell at a distance.
Brubaker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brubaker lands the left hand.#CL#
Brubaker clinches.
Tidwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brubaker walks away with a smile on his face. Tidwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brubaker jabs at Tidwell's body.#CL#
Brubaker clinches up with Tidwell and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Brubaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brubaker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Brubaker thuds a left hand into Tidwell's body.#T2#
Brubaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brubaker scores with a nice strike.
Tidwell dodges the punch combination from Brubaker.
Good exchange - Brubaker coming out on top.
Tidwell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brubaker scores with a nice right hand.
Brubaker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brubaker lands the left hand.
Tidwell ducks right into an uppercut from Brubaker.
Tidwell walks into a stiff left hand from Brubaker.
Tidwell closes the distance and clinches up with Brubaker, looking for a takedown. Tidwell pushes Brubaker against the cage but Brubaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brubaker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brubaker, as that shot connected.
Brubaker connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Brubaker coming out on top.#T3#
Tidwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Basil Brubaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Tidwell.
Tidwell tries to clinch but Brubaker moves out of range.
Brubaker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Brubaker forces Tidwell back against the cage and clinches.
Brubaker lands a left hand.
Brubaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brubaker lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Brubaker manages to break the clinch.
Tidwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut there from Brubaker.
Brubaker catches Tidwell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tidwell shoots in but Brubaker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tidwell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
Tidwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tidwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tidwell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tidwell walks into a straight right hand from Brubaker.
Tidwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Brubaker throwing a counter right hand but Tidwell manages to avoid it.
A jab from Brubaker does it's job there.
Brubaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tidwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tidwell shoots for a takedown but Brubaker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brubaker.#CL#
Brubaker instigates a clinch.
Brubaker lands a body punch.
Brubaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tidwells head.
Brubaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Tidwell backwards.
Brubaker lands a body punch in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A body shot lands from Brubaker.
#BC#
Brubaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tidwell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Basil Brubaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brubaker connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basil Brubaker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brubaker looks to land a combination but Tidwell avoids it well.
Basil Brubaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Tidwell has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brubaker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brubaker lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Brubaker rushes Tidwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brubaker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brubaker lands a left hand.
Brubaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brubaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brubaker lands a right hand.
Brubaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
A right hand to the body from Brubaker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brubaker.
Tidwell is breathing heavily.
Brubaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tidwell backwards.
Tidwell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brubaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tidwell backwards.
Brubaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tidwell can do to turn this around?#T1##BC#
Brubaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brubaker with a jab.
Tidwell misses with a kick to the body.
Brubaker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Brubaker moves into the clinch.
Brubaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brubaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brubaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brubaker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tidwell is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brubaker is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tidwell.
Brubaker lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Brubaker scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Tidwell is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Brubaker.
Brubaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tidwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Brubaker finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tidwell seems to have recovered his senses.
Brubaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tidwell backwards.
Brubaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tidwell backwards.
Brubaker scores with a shot to the side of Tidwell's head. #T2#
Brubaker lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Brubaker.
Brubaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brubaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brubaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Brubaker.
Brubaker dips a shoulder and cracks Tidwell with a mighty uppercut! Tidwell falls back against the cage and Brubaker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tidwell is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Brubaker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basil Brubaker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Tidwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Law misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Tidwell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Law definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Law 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidwell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Tidwell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Tidwell might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Law is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tidwell frees his head nicely. Oh but Law has switched to an armbar! Tidwell is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ben Law!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Balawi moves to clinch but Tidwell breaks away #TD2#
and Tidwell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Al Balawi!
Al Balawi is looking to reverse the position.
Al Balawi struggling a bit here.
Tidwell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Al Balawi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Al Balawi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tidwell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Balawi is looking for a sweep. Tidwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidwell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Al Balawi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tidwell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Al Balawi trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Tidwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balawi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tidwell as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Tidwell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Al Balawi!
Tidwell tries to move to mount but Al Balawi blocks the move with his legs.
Al Balawi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tidwell's best efforts.#T3#
Tidwell has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Al Balawi works to full guard.
Al Balawi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Balawi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tidwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Balawi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tidwell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Tidwell has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Al Balawi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tidwell is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Al Balawi pulls down on the head and he's put Tidwell to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ahmed Al Balawi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Tidwell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodriguez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriguez shoots and misses #TD2#
and Tidwell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tidwell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidwell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodriguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tidwell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Tidwell scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Tidwell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tidwell passes Rodriguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tidwell controlling the action here.
Tidwell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tidwell lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tidwell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Tidwell is controlling well.
Tidwell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Tidwell might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for subs from the bottom but Tidwell mounts him!#SUB2#
Rodriguez is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Tidwell locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Rodriguez is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Tidwell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Tidwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slobodyanyuk is fending him off so far but Tidwell persists. Nope, Slobodyanyuk circles away and we're back to standing.
Slobodyanyuk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tidwell back to the cage. Slobodyanyuk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A low kick from Slobodyanyuk is predictable there #TD#
and Tidwell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Slobodyanyuk!
Slobodyanyuk wants to control but Tidwell postures up.
Tidwell scoring with punches and elbows.
Slobodyanyuk manages to get back to half guard.
Tidwell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tidwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slobodyanyuk missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slobodyanyuk trying to hold on to Tidwell's head to control him but Tidwell postures up.
#T1#
Slobodyanyuk gets full guard.
Slobodyanyuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tidwell controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tidwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slobodyanyuk throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tidwell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tidwell wanted to stand there but Slobodyanyuk had control of the position.
Tidwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slobodyanyuk on the ground.
Slobodyanyuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tidwell controls the pace.
Slobodyanyuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Tidwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Slobodyanyuk.
Tidwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slobodyanyuk dives in and grabs Tidwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tidwell pushes down on Slobodyanyuk's head and hops out.
Tidwell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slobodyanyuk's waist but Slobodyanyuk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tidwell off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Tidwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tidwell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slobodyanyuk closes the distance and clinches up with Tidwell, looking for a takedown. Slobodyanyuk pushes Tidwell against the cage but Tidwell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Tidwell moves into the clinch.
Tidwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Slobodyanyuk avoids the damage to the body.
Slobodyanyuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Tidwell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tidwell tries to stand but Slobodyanyuk is controlling his head. #T3#
Slobodyanyuk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tidwell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Slobodyanyuk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Slobodyanyuk is looking for a sweep. Tidwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control but Tidwell postures up.
Tidwell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Slobodyanyuk controls his leg.
Tidwell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tidwell wants to pass the guard but Slobodyanyuk is defending well. #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.
Tidwell is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slobodyanyuk shoots in for a double leg but Tidwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Slobodyanyuk gets caught flat footed, as Tidwell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Slobodyanyuk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tidwell passes into half guard.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Tidwell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Slobodyanyuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slobodyanyuk scores with a one two! Tidwell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slobodyanyuk shoots in for a takedown but Tidwell shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Tidwell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tidwell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Tidwell seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Slobodyanyuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tidwell pulls his head out easily.
Tidwell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tidwell stops Slobodyanyuk from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tidwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Tidwell clinches up with Slobodyanyuk and pushes him back against the cage.
Slobodyanyuk jumps guard but Tidwell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Tidwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slobodyanyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tidwell manages to avoid it.
Slobodyanyuk shoots in for a takedown but Tidwell shows good takedown defense.
Rob Tidwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Slobodyanyuk.
A left and a right from Slobodyanyuk both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Slobodyanyuk gets tackled into the cage by Tidwell. Tidwell maintains the clinch.
Slobodyanyuk wants to take the fight to the mat but Tidwell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Slobodyanyuk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tidwell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Slobodyanyuk to the mat. Slobodyanyuk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tidwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Tidwell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slobodyanyuk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slobodyanyuk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slobodyanyuk! #REVB##T3#
Slobodyanyuk gets to mount! Tidwell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tidwell tries to reverse the position but Slobodyanyuk maintains control.
Tidwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tidwell tries to get out of the position.
Tidwell tries to lock up and control but Slobodyanyuk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Slobodyanyuk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tidwell is squirming around, avoiding Slobodyanyuk's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Tidwell holds of for dear life.
Tidwell tries to hold on but Slobodyanyuk postures up.
Slobodyanyuk throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slobodyanyuk looking to control but Tidwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roman Slobodyanyuk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tidwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tidwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slobodyanyuk throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Tidwell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Slobodyanyuk!
Slobodyanyuk tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tidwell biding his time, controlling Slobodyanyuk.
Slobodyanyuk breaks Tidwell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tidwell controlling Slobodyanyuk's posture.
Tidwell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Tidwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Tidwell, not yet.
Rob Tidwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tidwell controlling the position.
Slobodyanyuk wants to control from the top but Tidwell keeps moving.
Tidwell trying to control the position.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control but Tidwell is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tidwell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Slobodyanyuk preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control but Tidwell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Slobodyanyuk dives in and grabs Tidwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tidwell pushes down on Slobodyanyuk's head and hops out.
Tidwell shoots in for a takedown but Slobodyanyuk shows good takedown defense.
Slobodyanyuk shoots in but no luck this time.
Rob Tidwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slobodyanyuk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tidwell but Tidwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rob Tidwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Slobodyanyuk.
Slobodyanyuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slobodyanyuk misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Tidwell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tidwell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tidwell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##SUB#
Tidwell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tidwell moves into full mount! Slobodyanyuk won't be happy about that!
Tidwell controlling the position easily from mount.
Tidwell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tidwell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Tidwell working for a submission but Slobodyanyuk is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Tidwell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tidwell 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Tidwell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Tidwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beyshengaziev fails with the takedown.
Tidwell tries for a takedown but Beyshengaziev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beyshengaziev throws a big counter combination but Tidwell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beyshengaziev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Tidwell rushes Beyshengaziev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Tidwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Beyshengaziev gets a clinch. #TD2#
Tidwell lands a takedown into guard.
Beyshengaziev keeping moving, preventing Tidwell from controlling successfully.
Beyshengaziev is looking to stand up but Tidwell isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Beyshengaziev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tidwell defends it easily.#T1#
Tidwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tidwell wants to stand but Beyshengaziev is controlling his posture from full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tidwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beyshengaziev keeping moving, preventing Tidwell from controlling successfully.
Tidwell is looking to stand up but Beyshengaziev won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beyshengaziev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tidwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beyshengaziev somewhat.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Beyshengaziev pushes Tidwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Beyshengaziev is trying to push Tidwell away but Tidwell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Tidwell pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tidwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beyshengaziev preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Tidwell looking for a guillotine here but Beyshengaziev defends easily.
Beyshengaziev is looking to stand up but Tidwell won't let him. #T3#
Tidwell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Beyshengaziev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tidwell on the ground.
Beyshengaziev trying to control but Tidwell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tidwell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beyshengaziev defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tidwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beyshengaziev looking to sit in guard and control but Tidwell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Beyshengaziev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tidwell passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Tidwell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beyshengaziev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tidwell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tidwell wants to stand but Beyshengaziev has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Tidwell dominated that round.
That's time! Beyshengaziev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Beyshengaziev closes the distance and clinches up with Tidwell, looking for a takedown. Beyshengaziev pushes Tidwell against the cage but Tidwell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Beyshengaziev tries to sprawl but Tidwell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Beyshengaziev tries to kick Tidwell off in order to stand up. Tidwell Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Beyshengaziev is trying to work for a sweep but Tidwell has mounted him!#SUB2#
Tidwell working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Beyshengaziev turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Tidwell off and cradles Beyshengaziev's limp body as Tidwell celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Rob Tidwell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Tidwell looks for the body kick but Wu saw that one coming.
Tidwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Wu tries to sprawl out of it but Tidwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Tidwell has Wu up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Tidwell has hold of one of Wu's legs. Wu is fighting the takedown attempt but Tidwell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wu tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tidwell is now in half guard.
Wu is trying to maintain the position but Tidwell is very close to passing his half guard.
Tidwell tries to stand and escape but Wu is controlling the position. #T1#
Wu is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Tidwell is trying to work for a kimura but Wu is defending well.
Tidwell thows a huge punch but Wu dodges it nicely.
Tidwell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tidwell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tidwell is thwarting Wu's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tidwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wu.
Sloppy strikes from Wu. Those never looked like landing.
Tidwell tries to counter with a clinch but Wu shakes him off and moves away.
Wu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tidwell.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tidwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chienh Chih Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Tidwell.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tidwell is defended easily by Wu.
Wu shoots in looking for a takedown but Tidwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Tidwell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wu's guard.
Wu being controlled here, momentarily.
Wu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tidwell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidwell controls the position.#T4#
Tidwell working away.
Tidwell cracks Wu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tidwell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Check out the look on Tidwell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wu struggling a bit here.
Wu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Tidwell dominated that round.
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#
Wu misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Tidwell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wu!
Rob Tidwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tidwell works his way into side control.
Tidwell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
More stalling from Tidwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tidwell connects with a decent elbow.
Wu struggling a bit here.
Wu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Tidwell wants to get back to his feet.
Tidwell thows a huge punch but Wu dodges it nicely.
Wu trying to hold on to Tidwell's head to control him but Tidwell postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tidwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tidwell slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Tidwell has Wu up against the cage in a clinch.
Tidwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Tidwell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tidwell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tidwell seems keen to control Wu's posture.
Tidwell 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.#T3#
Tidwell keeping moving, preventing Wu from controlling successfully.
Tidwell keeping full guard, as Wu tries to pass.
Tidwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tidwell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Wu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wu wants to control from the top but Tidwell keeps moving. #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.
Tidwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wu is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tidwell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wu shoots in but no luck this time.
Tidwell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tidwell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Tidwell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wu did well to prevent Tidwell getting side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidwell stops Wu from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Tidwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wu scores with a head kick. Tidwell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wu gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Tidwell counters by clinching up.
Tidwell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Tidwell.
Tidwell is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Tidwell lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tidwell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wu passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Tidwell misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Tidwell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tidwell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tidwell.
Tidwell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wu dives into side control.
Tidwell striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Tidwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Tidwell is trying to control Wu's posture but Wu avoids it. #SUB#
Wu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tidwell, who protects the arm well.
Tidwell wants to control but Wu postures up.
I wouldn't like to be where Tidwell is right now.
Tidwell is trying to control Wu's posture but Wu avoids it. #T3#
Tidwell tries to bench press Wu off him but Wu keeps the position.
Wu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tidwell tries to buck Wu off but Wu is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wu tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tidwell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Tidwell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4#
Tidwell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tidwell with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Tidwell thows a huge punch but Wu dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chienh Chih Wu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tidwell 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Tidwell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Tidwell closes the distance and pushes Slobodyanyuk back into the cage.
Slobodyanyuk is trying to force a seperation but Tidwell has the dominant position.#TD#
Tidwell pulls guard successfully.
Tidwell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Slobodyanyuk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tidwell is refusing to be controlled, as Slobodyanyuk sits in half guard.
Slobodyanyuk is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Slobodyanyuk drops an elbow to the side of Tidwell's head.
Tidwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tidwell tries to get out of the position.
Tidwell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slobodyanyuk is trying to work for a kimura but Tidwell is defending well.
Slobodyanyuk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tidwell keeps working. #T1#
It looks like Slobodyanyuk is going to stand back up.
Tidwell trying to get back to full guard but Slobodyanyuk takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Slobodyanyuk looking to control but Tidwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tidwell working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tidwell blocking the ground and pound.
Slobodyanyuk sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Slobodyanyuk pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Slobodyanyuk tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Slobodyanyuk looking to finish with strikes here!
Tidwell is squirming around, avoiding Slobodyanyuk's attempts to control the action.
Slobodyanyuk thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T3#
Tidwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slobodyanyuk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tidwell because Slobodyanyuk loaded up on that one.
Slobodyanyuk looking to ground and pound but Tidwell is blocking nicely.
Tidwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slobodyanyuk on the ground.#SUB2#
Slobodyanyuk is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tidwell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tidwell shrugs it off.
Slobodyanyuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slobodyanyuk throws some wild stikes that Tidwell manages to avoid easily.
Slobodyanyuk won't let Tidwell get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tidwell tries to lock up and control but Slobodyanyuk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Slobodyanyuk trying to control but Tidwell is having none of it.
Slobodyanyuk thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slobodyanyuk throws some wild stikes that Tidwell manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Slobodyanyuk dominated that round.
That's time! Tidwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No luck for Tidwell with that takedown attempt.
Slobodyanyuk is looking to clinch but Tidwell is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slobodyanyuk.
Rob Tidwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slobodyanyuk moves in looking to clinch but Tidwell pushes him off.
Tidwell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tidwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slobodyanyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slobodyanyuk misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Tidwell counters with a shoot takedown. Slobodyanyuk fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidwell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Slobodyanyuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Tidwell is looking to pass into half guard but Slobodyanyuk pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Slobodyanyuk is in guard.#REVB#
Slobodyanyuk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slobodyanyuk slips nicely into half guard.
Slobodyanyuk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slobodyanyuk is looking to take a break and control but Tidwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slobodyanyuk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tidwell defending well though. #SUB2#
Slobodyanyuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tidwell is just riding it out for now. Slobodyanyuk eventually gives up the hold.
Tidwell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Slobodyanyuk jumps into side control!#T2#
Tidwell is looking to regain half guard here but Slobodyanyuk keeps moving and retains side control.
Slobodyanyuk wants to control but Tidwell is keeping him busy.
Tidwell is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Slobodyanyuk is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Slobodyanyuk misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Slobodyanyuk working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tidwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tidwell swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Slobodyanyuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roman Slobodyanyuk has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Slobodyanyuk thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Slobodyanyuk wants to control the pace but Tidwell is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Tidwell tries to improve his position but Slobodyanyuk has taken his back! Slobodyanyuk has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Tidwell tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Slobodyanyuk pushes Tidwell away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roman Slobodyanyuk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Soszynski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tidwell circles away.#CL2#
Tidwell clinches.
Soszynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tidwell is defending well for now.#TD2#
Tidwell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Soszynski uses from the top position.
Tidwell controlling Soszynski's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tidwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tidwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Tidwell controlling Soszynski's posture.
Soszynski wants to control from the top but Tidwell keeps moving.
Soszynski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tidwell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Soszynski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Tidwell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Soszynski tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soszynski is breathing heavily.#T2#
Soszynski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Soszynski fending off the submission attempt from Tidwell.
Tidwell punches Soszynski on the ear.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3##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.#SUB2#
Tidwell looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Soszynski fending off the submission attempt from Tidwell.
Tidwell has good solid back control here.
Tidwell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Tidwell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Tidwell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tidwell is staying tight to Soszynski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tidwell working the strikes but Soszynski uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Tidwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tidwell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidwell slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Tidwell wants to pass the guard but Soszynski is defending well. #SUB2#
Soszynski makes his way to full guard, as Tidwell worked for a kimura.
Tidwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tidwell wants to stand but Soszynski is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Tidwell stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Soszynski has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Tidwell manages to get his head free but now Soszynski has transitioned to an armbar! Tidwell grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Soszynski! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomasz Soszynski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2018 |
#R1#
El Derabani tries to clinch up.#TD#
Tidwell shoots in and gets a takedown into El Derabani's guard.
Tidwell is standing up over El Derabani. El Derabani looks to escape but Tidwell dives into side control.
#REVB#
El Derabani seems a little lost for a moment, as Tidwell dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Derabani tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
El Derabani taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Tidwell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tidwell lands a heavy elbow.
Tidwell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T1#
Tidwell lands a heavy elbow.
El Derabani throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tidwell. What's that going to do exactly?
Tidwell controlling the pace for now.
Tidwell raining down shots from the mount!
Tidwell controlling his opponent.
Tidwell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tidwell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tidwell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Tidwell looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Tidwell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
El Derabani flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
El Derabani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidwell controlling from mount.
El Derabani tries to reverse the position but Tidwell maintains control.
Tidwell is landing with some decent strikes but El Derabani is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Tidwell controlling from the full mount. #SU#
Tidwell stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T3#
El Derabani is looking to slow Tidwell down with leg kicks.
Tidwell tries to clinch but El Derabani is having none of it. #TD#
Tidwell shoots in and gets a takedown into El Derabani's guard.
El Derabani is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tidwell dives into side control.
#REVB#
El Derabani gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tidwell tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Tidwell with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Tidwell controlling from the full mount.
Tidwell breaks from El Derabani's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tidwell controlling from the full mount.
El Derabani is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tidwell content just to control the position here. #SUB#
El Derabani defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tidwell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Tidwell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Tidwell forces El Derabani back against the cage and clinches.
El Derabani stops a takedown attempt from Tidwell.
Tidwell has El Derabani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. El Derabani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tidwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tidwell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite El Derabani's efforts to push away.
Tidwell stalling in the clinch.
El Derabani tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Derabani fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tidwell prevents El Derabani from breaking the clinch.
El Derabani wants a takedown.
Rob Tidwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izzedin El Derabani.
El Derabani gets underhooks to prevent Tidwell's takedown attempt.
#T1#
El Derabani tries to circle away but Tidwell has him pinned against the cage.
Tidwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
El Derabani pulls Tidwell into guard.
Tidwell throwing strikes but missing.
Tidwell passes El Derabani's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Tidwell there. #SUB#
Tidwell seems to be looking for submissions.
El Derabani is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
El Derabani bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
El Derabani looking to sit in guard and control but Tidwell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidwell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
El Derabani has a closed guard, preventing Tidwell from standing up.
Tidwell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tidwell forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Tidwell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tidwell seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tidwell not doing much here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
El Derabani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tidwell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tidwell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tidwell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidwell lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Tidwell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
El Derabani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tidwell doesn't manage to clinch there - El Derabani circles away.
El Derabani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Derabani throws a body punch but Tidwell moves out of range.
Tidwell tried to counter with a leg kick but El Derabani avoided it.
El Derabani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rob Tidwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Derabani misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Tidwell 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidwell postures up and lands a big shot to El Derabani's brow.
Tidwell is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Tidwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tidwell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Tidwell has gone for a leg lock! El Derabani slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tidwell's guard.#REVB#
Tidwell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
El Derabani is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tidwell has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. El Derabani is looking to defend but Tidwell has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for El Derabani! Tidwell pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, El Derabani taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rob Tidwell!
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