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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Hicks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Hicks stands up and beckons Alireza to his feet. #TD#
Hicks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hicks working away.#SU#
Hicks stands up and beckons Alireza to his feet. #TD#
Hicks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alireza is trying to defend but Hicks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alireza is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hicks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alireza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hicks. #T1#
Hicks lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hicks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alireza has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Alireza is defending against the submission attempts here by Hicks.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Hicks decides to stand up. #TD#
Hicks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Hicks stands up and beckons Alireza to his feet. #TD#
Alireza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hicks to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Alireza throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Hicks gets to his feet. Alireza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alireza misses with a body kick.
Hicks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alireza looks winded!#TD#
Hicks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alireza trying to control the position.
#SU#
Hicks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4##TD#
Hicks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alireza takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Alireza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hicks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Hicks stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Alireza gets caught flat footed, as Hicks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alireza wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hicks manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SU#
Hicks gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Hicks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Hicks pushes Alireza up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hicks breaks from the clinch.
Alireza has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hicks is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Hicks closes the distance and pushes Alireza back into the cage.#TD2#
Alireza pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Hicks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alireza, up you get! #TD#
Hicks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hicks is trying to work for a kimura but Alireza is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hicks seems to be looking for submissions.
Alireza is breathing heavily.#T1#
Alireza wants to improve his position but Hicks is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hicks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alireza has managed to free his arm - good work. #SU#
Hicks decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Alireza slips a jab and a cross from Hicks.
#TD#
Hicks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alireza quickly recovers to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Hicks seems to be looking for submissions.
Alireza is looking for a sweep. Hicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hicks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alireza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hicks. #SUB#
Hicks is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB#
Hicks seems to be working for a kimura but Alireza defends the submission attempt.
Alireza wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Alireza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hicks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SU#
Hicks decides to stand and escape the position.
Hicks stuffs the takedown attempt from Alireza. Alireza gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Alireza gets caught napping as Hicks dives in and scores a takedown. Alireza manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Hicks dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hicks drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Alireza is working an open guard so Hicks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Hicks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hicks lands in his opponent's guard.
Alireza is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hicks dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Hicks tries for a kimura but Alireza is defending well.
Alireza tries to improve position but can't.
Alireza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Hicks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alireza is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Hicks tries for a kimura but Alireza is defending well. #SU#
Hicks decides to stand back up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alireza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alireza enables Hicks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alireza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Hicks gets to his feet. Alireza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Terrance Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Hicks forces Alireza back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Hicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Hicks gets the takedown into side control. #T3##SU#
Hicks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alireza to his feet. #TD#
Hicks feints and as Alireza raises his hands in defense, Hicks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Alireza looking for subs off his back but Hicks has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Alireza is defending against the submission attempts here by Hicks.
Hicks passes into side control, despite Alireza's attempt to control the position.
#T4##SU#
Hicks decides to stand back up. #CL#
Hicks clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Hicks breaks from the clinch.
Alireza Alireza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrance Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hicks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alireza.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hicks 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Hicks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Alireza closes the distance and clinches up with Hebert, looking for a takedown. Alireza pushes Hebert against the cage but Hebert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Alireza takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Alireza jumps into guard, dragging Hebert to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alireza looking to control.
Hebert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alireza's head.
Alireza wants to stand up but Hebert is controlling him.
Hebert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hebert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hebert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alireza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alireza 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.#T1#
Hebert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alireza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hebert working some strikes from top position.
Hebert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hebert postures up and lands a big shot to Alireza's brow.
Hebert sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hebert with a nice head shot there.#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.
Hebert postures up and lands a big shot to Alireza's brow.
Hebert works over Alireza with some ground and pound from guard.
Hebert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alireza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hebert showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hebert landing with the ground and pound.
Hebert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hebert throwing strikes from guard but Alireza blocks nicely.
Hebert postures up.
Hebert has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hebert showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alireza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Alireza wants to sweep here but Hebert controlling him for the moment.
Hebert connects with a couple of short punches.
Hebert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hebert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hebert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alireza's head.
Hebert connects with a couple of short punches.
Alireza has momentary wrist control but Hebert slips an elbow through the middle.
Hebert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hebert postures up and lands a big shot to Alireza's brow.
Alireza is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hebert stays in close to Alireza's body and controls the position. #T4#
Hebert is in close to Alireza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hebert with a nice head shot there.
Hebert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hebert is working Alireza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hebert stands up over Alireza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hebert sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alireza looks winded!
Hebert seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alireza for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Hebert dominated that round.
That's time! Hebert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alireza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alireza gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Hebert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alireza's guard.
Alireza is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hebert dives into side control.
#REVB#
Hebert working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hebert cracks Alireza with a big right hand but Alireza just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hebert connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alireza some visible discomfort.
#ROC#
Alireza is rocked!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Alireza is still in real trouble! Can Hebert finish him?
Hebert cracks Alireza with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hebert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alireza is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hebert connects with a decent elbow.
Hebert just content to control the position.
Hebert lands a strong strike to the head of Alireza. That's dazed him! Hebert looking to finish here. Alireza is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hebert lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gil Hebert!
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Event:
FARTMMA 1
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Alireza tries to keep at a distance but Heritageaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alireza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Alireza gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Heritageaka is looking to cinch up a triangle. Alireza throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Heritageaka's body to avoid the submission. Heritageaka has instead reached around Alireza's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Heritageaka arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). THumongous Heritageaka!
A relieved looking THumongous Heritageaka 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: Aug 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Alireza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Horne napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Horne explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Horne fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Alireza counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Horne has hold of one of Alireza's legs. Alireza is fighting the takedown attempt but Horne gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alireza is wriggling around but Horne manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Horne working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Horne is working for a submission of some sort.
Alireza is looking for a sweep. Horne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alireza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horne is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Horne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Horne thows a huge punch but Alireza dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Horne is working for a kimura but Alireza is defending it quite comfortably.
Horne prevents Alireza from improving his position.
Horne controlling the action here.#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.
Alireza wants to get back to full guard.
Horne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alireza wants to control but Horne is keeping busy.
Alireza tries to get to full guard but Horne has control of the leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Horne throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alireza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Horne is in Alireza's guard.
Alireza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alireza wants to get back to his feet but Horne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Horne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Horne preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Horne drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alireza dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Horne controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horne wants to sweep but no luck.
Alireza trying to control but Horne is working from the bottom.
Alireza looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horne trying to keep a closed guard but Alireza is proving a slippery customer.
Alireza with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Horne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alireza throws a sloppy head kick and Horne moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Horne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Alireza 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.
Horne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alireza is one step ahead there.
Horne pulls Alireza in close to prevent any damage.
Alireza wants to control from the top but Horne keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alireza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horne thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Alireza wanted to stand there but Horne had control of the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Horne keeping moving, preventing Alireza from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alireza is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Alireza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Horne is trying to defend but Alireza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Horne pushes Alireza off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Horne 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.
Horne is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Alireza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Horne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alireza is trying to control the position but Horne postures up.
Horne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Horne has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##SUB#
Horne drops back looking for a leg! Alireza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alireza manages to kick Horne off! Horne jumps back into Alireza's guard.
Norris Horne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alireza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horne is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Horne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Horne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Alireza tries to get to full guard but Horne has control of the leg.
Alireza trying to hold on to Horne's head to control him but Horne postures up.
Horne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Horne is trying to work for a kimura but Alireza is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Horne dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Alireza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alireza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horne.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alireza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Horne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alireza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Horne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alireza can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Alireza gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Horne throws Alireza to one side and escapes!
Alireza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Alireza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Horne to the mat! Horne manages to get full guard. #ES#
Horne kicks Alireza off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Horne misses with a takedown attempt - Alireza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alireza tries to counter with a clinch but Horne shakes him off and moves away.
Horne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Horne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alireza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Horne dives in and scores a takedown into Alireza's guard.
Horne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Horne is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Horne distracts Alireza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horne content to stall in guard here. #T3##SU#
Horne gets to his feet. Alireza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Horne.
Alireza moves in looking to clinch but Horne pushes him off.
Horne shoots for a double leg takedown but Alireza sprawls well. He's pushed Horne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Horne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Horne throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Horne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alireza preventing the sweep.
Horne wants to improve his position but instead Alireza has moved into half guard.
Horne wants to get back to full guard but Alireza has passed into side control.
Horne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alireza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alireza trying to control the position but Horne is working away.
Horne is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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 Norris Horne.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horne, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norris Horne!
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