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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Hubbard moves into the clinch.
Hubbard avoiding damage.
Hubbard misses with a body punch.
Hubbard stalling the fight.
#BC#
Hubbard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Hubbard clinches with his opponent.
Hubbard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Filinov up against the cage.
Hubbard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hubbard's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Hubbard breaks from the clinch.
Hubbard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hubbard.#CL#
Hubbard moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Filinov blocks a body shot from Hubbard.
Filinov leaning against his opponent.
Hubbard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hubbard has had enough of the clinch but Filinov keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hubbard tries to circle away but Filinov has him pinned against the cage.
Hubbard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hubbard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Filinov slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Filinov manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
No joy there for Filinov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filinov is defended easily by Hubbard.
Hubbard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Filinov counters with a three punch combo that has Hubbard backing up. Hubbard nods at Filinov to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Filinov instigates a clinch.
Hubbard leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Filinov prevents Hubbard from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Hubbard manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Hubbard moves into the clinch.
Hubbard stalling.
Filinov lands a nice knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hubbard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Filinov's brow.
Hubbard lands a right hand.
Filinov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hubbard after a bit of a struggle.
Hubbard has Filinov pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Filinov breaks from the clinch.
Hubbard fails to land with a series of punches.
Filinov feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Filinov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hubbard counters with a one-two to the body.
Filinov misses with a low kick as Hubbard jumps back.
Hubbard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Filinov clinches up against the cage.
Hubbard tries to circle away but Filinov has him pinned against the cage.
Filinov is stalling here.
Hubbard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filinov has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Filinov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Hubbard.
A head punch on the inside from Filinov fails to land.
Hubbard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garland Hubbard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Filinov shoots in but no luck this time.
Hubbard closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Filinov counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Hubbard! #ROC2#
Hubbard is rocked!#SUB2#
Filinov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hubbard defend it? Filinov steps over the head and cranks it - Hubbard is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Filinov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Najdet Filinov!
Najdet Filinov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Filinov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Filinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honey.
Filinov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Honey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Najdet Filinov has been cut.
Honey swinging wildly here.
Honey misses with an uppercut
and Filinov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Honey misses. #TD2#
Honey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Honey showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Filinov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filinov feinted with a counter takedown.
Filinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Honey's sensitive parts. #T1#
Honey moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Honey is predictable there #CL#
and Filinov counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Honey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Honey tries to bum rush Filinov with a series of wild strikes but Filinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Filinov misses its target.
No joy there for Filinov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Honey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Honey looks to move away, Filinov throws a big counter combo but Honey just gets out of the way.
Honey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filinov.
Filinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Honey circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Honey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Honey misses with a wild combination.
Honey misses with a double jab.
Filinov throws a big counter combination but Honey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Honey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filinov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Honey swinging wildly here.
As Honey tries to get set, Filinov tries to push him back and clinch up but Honey manages to avoid the attempt.
Honey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filinov circles away quickly and effectively.
Filinov is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Honey.
Filinov wants to get back to his feet but Honey is dominant here and he's now got Filinov's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honey is punishing Filinov with some ground and pound.
Honey missing with strikes from the back.
Filinov is really stuck here.
Honey is trying to stick to Filinov's back but Filinov is turning into Honey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Honey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Filinov.
Filinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Honey is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Honey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Filinov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honey looks winded!
Filinov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Filinov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Filinov trying to control but Honey is working from the bottom.
Honey looking to control.
Honey keeping full guard, as Filinov tries to pass. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Honey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Filinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Filinov passes into half guard.
Honey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Filinov is working for a kimura here but Honey manages to reverse the position and he's now in Filinov's guard.
Filinov controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adnan Honey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Najdet Filinov's cut.
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#
Filinov dodges the punch combination from Honey.
#CL#
Filinov gets a clinch. #TD2#
Honey pulls guard.
Filinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Honey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Filinov has gone for a leg lock! Honey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Filinov's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filinov controlling the position.
Filinov trying to keep a closed guard but Honey is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Honey wants to control from the top but Filinov keeps moving.
Filinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Honey content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Filinov has locked up a guillotine! Filinov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Honey is holding on here and Filinov must be using up a lot of energy. Honey has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Filinov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Najdet Filinov!
After the fight, Najdet Filinov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Rich moves out of range of the body kick from Filinov.
Rich tries to clinch up.
Filinov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Horrible takedown attempt by Filinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Rich, which made it look bad.
Rich feinted with a counter takedown.
Filinov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Rich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Filinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filinov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rich has passed into side control.
#T1#
Filinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rich tries to stand but Filinov is controlling his head.
Filinov is trying to get back to half guard.
Rich wants to stand but Filinov is controlling his arm.
Rich lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Filinov down.
Filinov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rich easily slips into full mount!
Rich prevents Filinov from getting the reversal.
Rich landing punches.
Rich landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Rich is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Filinov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rich is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Filinov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rich trying to control but Filinov is having none of it.
Rich is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Filinov tries to improve his position but instead Rich has taken his back! #SUB#
Rich patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Filinov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Filinov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3##SUB#
Rich is persistently looking for the submission but Filinov is defending it well.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rich is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Filinov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Filinov turns into Rich and is now in his guard.
#T4#
Filinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rich controlling the position.
Filinov passes into half guard.
Rich pushes Filinov off looking to stand but Filinov dives back in and keeps control.
Rich keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rich flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Filinov prevents Rich from improving his position.#SUB2#
Filinov is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Filinov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Rich dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Filinov looks to land a combination but Rich avoids it well.
Rich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Filinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rich, pushing him back against the cage.
Rich slows down the pace here.
Rich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Filinov taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rich jumps guard and drags Filinov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Filinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rich trying to control the position here. #T1#
Rich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Filinov controls the pace.
Filinov stopping the sweep attempt from Rich.
Rich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rex Rich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rich throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Filinov being controlled here momentarily.
Filinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filinov won't allow Rich to get back to his feet.
Rich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filinov can do to turn this around?
Filinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Filinov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Filinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Filinov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Filinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rich moves away.
Rich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Filinov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Filinov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rich is trying to improve his position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Rich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rich tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Rich is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Filinov trying to control the position but Rich is working away.
Rich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filinov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Filinov lands a nice forearm strike.
Filinov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rich is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Filinov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Rich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Rich has one of Filinov's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Rich can't do much from the bottom here.
Filinov tries to advance position but instead Rich slips a leg back in to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rich is concentrating on defense, preventing Filinov from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Najdet Filinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! 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##CL2#
Filinov has Rich up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Rich is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Filinov can't fight it off and eventually Rich manages to take the fight to the floor. Filinov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Filinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rich is one step ahead there.
Filinov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB#
Rich drops back looking for a leg! Filinov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filinov manages to kick Rich off! Rich jumps back into Filinov's guard.
Rich wants to stand and escape but instead Filinov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Filinov won't allow Rich to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Filinov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Filinov looking to sit in guard and control but Rich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Filinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Rich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Filinov, up you get!
Filinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3##TD#
Rich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Filinov sprawls well initially but Rich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Rich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filinov defends it well.
Filinov trying to control but Rich postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Rich is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Filinov as he works his way to full guard.
Rich is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Filinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rich defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rich trying to control the position from guard on top but Filinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Rich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rich 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Rich!
Najdet Filinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Little pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little manages to avoid it.
Little really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Little punishes Filinov's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Little fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Filinov sprawls well initially but Little persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Little scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Little controlling the action here.
Little throwing shots but Filinov is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filinov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Filinov is looking for a sweep. Little is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Little throwing shots but Filinov is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Little sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Little throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Little wants to take a breather but Filinov is having none of it.
Filinov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Little drives through with a takedown into guard.
Filinov looks winded!
Filinov working a defensive guard but Little manages to pass into side control anyway.
Filinov is looking for a sweep.
Little controls the position.#T2#
Filinov tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Little stands up and beckons Filinov to his feet. #TD#
Little shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Our spies down at at Dream Big Academy inform us that Filinov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Filinov looking to control.
Little working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filinov's head.
Filinov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Little.
Little seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Little in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Little controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Little will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Filinov controls Little momentarily but Little frees himself.
Little looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Little shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Filinov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Little is on him like a limpet, forcing Filinov back against the cage.#T4##TD#
Little lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Little controlling the pace.
Filinov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Filinov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Little throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Little dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Little bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Filinov's head.#TD#
Little throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Filinov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Little is in Filinov's guard.
Duane Little overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Little postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Little's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Little has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Little working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filinov's head.
Filinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Little stands up from Filinov's guard - Little perhaps looking for a knockout.
Filinov is breathing heavily.
Filinov misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Little throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Filinov was covering up waiting for the punch and Little finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Little scoring with punches to the head and body.
Little is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filinov can do to turn this around?
Little makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Little scoring with some ground and pound.
Filinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Little trying to control the position from guard on top but Filinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Little scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Little is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Little.
Little lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Filinov is trying to escape the position but Little is controlling the position. #SU#
Little stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Filinov tries to sprawl but Little drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Little keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Little slips a nice elbow through Filinov's hands, connecting with Filinov's forehead.
Little scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Little missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Little working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Little seems to be working for a kimura but Filinov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Filinov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Little in particular looking to stall.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Little is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Little throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Little gets a takedown into half guard.
Little throwing shots but Filinov is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Little wants to take a breather but Filinov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Little dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Little scores with a takedown into Filinov's guard.
Little loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Little cracks Filinov with a solid left hand.
Filinov trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Little throws a sloppy strike and Filinov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Little is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Filinov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Najdet Filinov!
Najdet Filinov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Filinov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Filinov enables Pitts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Filinov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Filinov is trying to control the position but Pitts postures up.
Pitts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pitts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pitts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pitts throwing strikes but missing.
Pitts stopping the sweep attempt from Filinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pitts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Filinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pitts has managed to get both his arms back between Filinov's legs - danger averted.
Filinov 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#
Pitts is looking for a sweep. Filinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Filinov wants to control but Pitts is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitts punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Filinov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Filinov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Filinov trying to mount his opponent but Pitts defends it.
Pitts misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Filinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Filinov is looking to take a break and control but Pitts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Pitts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Filinov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Filinov trying to control but Pitts is having none of it. #T3#
Pitts tries to improve his position but instead Filinov has taken his back!
Filinov wants to control but Pitts is keeping busy.
Pitts tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Filinov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pitts has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pitts trying to control the hands but Filinov breaks the grip. #T4##SUB2#
Pitts preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Filinov.
Filinov is hanging on to Pitts's back as he tries to escape.
Pitts trying to control the position but Filinov manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Filinov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pitts has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Filinov is persistently looking for the submission but Pitts is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pitts prevents Filinov from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Najdet Filinov 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##TD#
Filinov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pitts to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Filinov controls Pitts momentarily but Pitts frees himself.
Filinov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pitts puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Pitts is working for a kimura but Filinov is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pitts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Filinov sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitts working Filinov over with strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Filinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitts pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Filinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Filinov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Filinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitts pulls his head out easily.
Filinov trying to control but Pitts postures up.
#SUB#
Pitts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filinov defends it well.
Filinov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#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.
Filinov is trying to maintain the position but Pitts is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Pitts is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Filinov is just riding it out for now. Pitts eventually gives up the hold.
Filinov is looking to control Pitts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Filinov avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Pitts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB#
Pitts is looking for a kimura but Filinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pitts to get the leverage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Filinov moves into full guard.
Filinov wants to hit a switch here but Pitts passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Filinov there!
Filinov wants to hold on but Pitts pushes him away.
Filinov is looking to improve his position but Pitts isn't that keen on the idea.
Filinov has given up his back here.
Terrence Pitts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Filinov rolls, trying to escape but Pitts keeps control of the position.
#T4##SUB#
Filinov fending off the submission attempt from Pitts.
Filinov trying to control the action but Pitts just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Pitts tightening his grip on Filinov, looking for the choke.
Filinov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Pitts dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Filinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Pitts throws the kick towards the body but Filinov avoids it.
Pitts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pitts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filinov tries to counter with a clinch but Pitts shakes him off and moves away.
Filinov throws a combination that misses
and Pitts counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pitts feints and as Filinov raises his hands in defense, Pitts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Filinov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pitts is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Filinov.
Filinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pitts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Filinov gets back to half guard.
Pitts drops an elbow to the side of Filinov's head. #SUB2#
Filinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pitts in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Filinov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pitts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terrence Pitts!
Najdet Filinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'.
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