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Event:
Iron Fist Championship Victory
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Assad is just out of range.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Assad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alaska throws out the jab.
Assad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alaska manages to avoid it.
Alaska misses with an uppercut
and Assad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Assad is just out of range.
Assad has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Assad lands a jab to the head.
Alaska throws a body punch but Assad moves out of range.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Richie Alaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assad tries to bum rush Alaska with a series of wild strikes but Alaska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Alaska was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Assad.
Alaska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alaska is looking to wear down Assad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Assad. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Assad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alaska is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Assad on the inside.
Alaska is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Assad is keeping busy.#T1#
Alaska wants to stall.
Assad just leaning against Alaska, taking a breather.
Alaska is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Assad is keeping busy.
Alaska swings wildly with an uppercut but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Alaska pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Alaska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Assad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Assad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alaska keeping full guard, as Assad tries to pass.
Assad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alaska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Alaska looking for a guillotine here but Assad defends easily.
Alaska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Assad is one step ahead there. #T2#
Alaska not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Assad postures up and lands a big shot to Alaska's brow. #SUB#
Alaska working for a triangle but Assad defends it easily.
Assad trying to control but Alaska is working from the bottom.
Assad is looking to work some ground and pound but Alaska has wrist control.#SUB#
Alaska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Assad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Assad throwing strikes from guard but Alaska blocks nicely. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alaska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Assad manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assad has his hands on Alaska's head, controlling the position.
Alaska tries to free his leg and advance position but Assad is retaining full guard.
Assad wants to stand and escape but Alaska is having none of it.
Assad keeping full guard, as Alaska tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Assad is controlling Alaska's posture.
Alaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Assad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alaska tries to free his leg and advance position but Assad is retaining full guard.
Alaska controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Assad 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#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alaska manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Alaska looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richie Alaska will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get 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.#R2#
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alaska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assad.
Alaska throws a sloppy body shot
and Assad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Assad is looking for the big counter here.
Assad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Alaska moved out of range.
Assad moves away from the strike by Alaska.
Assad steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alaska.
Alaska gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Assad.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Alaska misses the body punch
and Assad counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtar Assad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Assad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alaska takes a swing at Assad's ribcage but misses.
Assad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Assad throws a jab when Alaska was well out of range.#T1#
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assad was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Alaska takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alaska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alaska misses with a lunging right hand
and Assad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Assad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Assad.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alaska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Assad counters with a one-two to the body.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaska slips a straight right by Assad.
Assad cracks Alaska with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Alaska slips a jab from Assad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Assad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alaska.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaska throws out a loose jab but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Assad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Assad is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Assad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Some wild striking there from Assad.
Assad lands a jab.
Alaska drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Assad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Assad misses with an uppercut. Alaska saw that one coming.
Alaska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Assad counters with a right hand to the body.
Alaska lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Assad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Assad wants to slow Alaska down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Alaska tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alaska counters with a left to the body.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assad was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Assad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alaska loads up on a big right hand but Assad slips the punch.
Alaska throws a lazy uppercut
and Assad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Assad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alaska is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Assad throws a jab but it's blocked by Alaska.
Assad lands a head shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Assad. Those never looked like landing.
Alaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Alaska throws a predictable looking body shot
and Assad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Assad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assad unleashes a big counter combination but Alaska bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alaska cracks Assad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Assad avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Akhtar Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Assad digs a good hook to Alaska's body.
Akhtar Assad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Assad!
Assad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alaska ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
Alaska slips under a jab.
Richie Alaska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Assad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akhtar Assad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 19:19
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 19:19
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Iron Fist Nippon Series 07.02
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Assad scores with a hook to the body. Pekkala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been hearing reports that Pekkala has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Akhtar Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekkala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Assad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pekkala is able to avoid easily.
Pekkala appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Assad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pekkala tries to counter with a takedown but Assad is quick to defend against it.
Sloppy strikes from Assad. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Pekkala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Assad cracks Pekkala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Assad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pekkala circles away quickly and effectively.
Pekkala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pekkala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab. #TD#
Assad gets caught napping as Pekkala dives in and scores a takedown. Assad manages to retain guard.
Assad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pekkala is one step ahead there.
Assad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Assad trying to control the position here.
Pekkala stays in close to Assad's body and controls the position.
Pekkala preventing the sweep.
Pekkala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pekkala stopping the sweep attempt from Assad.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Assad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pekkala tries to counter with a takedown but Assad is quick to defend against it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Pekkala feints and as Assad raises his hands in defense, Pekkala changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Assad keeping full guard, as Pekkala tries to pass.
Pekkala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Assad is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Assad 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assad throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Assad looking to control.
Assad managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Assad misses with a series of wild punches.
Pekkala ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
Pekkala ducks right into an uppercut from Assad.
Pekkala checks a leg kick.
Assad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Assad misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Pekkala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Assad avoids it really well and circles away.
Assad throws a big shot that misses.
Pekkala is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Assad.
Assad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Assad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Pekkala gets the takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akhtar Assad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R2#
Assad misses with a wild combination.
Pekkala throwing a counter right hand but Assad manages to avoid it.
Pekkala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pekkala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A right-left combo lands from Assad.
Assad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've been informed that Assad has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Assad jabs at Pekkala's body.#TD#
Pekkala shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pekkala showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assad tries to roll over but Pekkala keeps him under control.#T1#
Assad keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Assad tries to get to full guard but Pekkala has control of the leg.
Pekkala is controlling the pace.
Assad trying to get back to full guard but Pekkala takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Assad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pekkala avoids the attempt from Assad to control.
Pekkala can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Assad is looking to escape.
Usko Pekkala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Assad gets back to half guard.
Assad is positioning himself well to prevent Pekkala advancing to mount.
Assad trying to control here.
#T3#
Assad keeping hold of Pekkala's head, controlling as best he can.
Pekkala not doing much here.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Assad gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Assad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pekkala scoring with punches to the head and body.
Assad is pulling down on Pekkala's head. It's preventing any offense from Pekkala, at least for the moment.
Pekkala is looking to pass into half guard but Assad pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Assad is in guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Assad is looking to work some ground and pound but Pekkala has wrist control.
Usko Pekkala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pekkala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akhtar Assad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Assad 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 18:20
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 18:20
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akhtar Assad!
Akhtar Assad gave a mention to Seventh Circle Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Boutdat fails to land the takedown.
Assad thows a leg kick but Boutdat checks it #TD#
so Boutdat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Assad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boutdat controls the pace.
Assad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boutdat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boutdat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Assad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Assad is trying to keep Boutdat in close.
Boutdat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boutdat is pushing down on Assad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Assad is fighting to maintain full guard but Boutdat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Assad is trying to get back to full guard.
Assad is trying to maintain the position but Boutdat is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Nice strikes from Boutdat there.
Boutdat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boutdat slips a nice elbow through Assad's hands, connecting with Assad's forehead.
Boutdat prevents Assad from improving his position.
Assad felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boutdat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Assad defending well though.
Boutdat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Assad defending well though.
Boutdat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boutdat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Assad is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Assad keeping hold of Boutdat's head, controlling as best he can.
Assad is looking to control Boutdat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Assad avoid being mounted?
Assad is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Boutdat is staying active.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boutdat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab.
Assad throws a series of punches but Boutdat avoids them all with ease.
Boutdat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Assad, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Boutdat.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boutdat.
Assad misses with a double jab.
Assad misses with a wild combination.
Assad misses with a hook
#TD#
and Boutdat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boutdat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boutdat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boutdat 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.
Boutdat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Assad wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Boutdat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Assad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Assad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boutdat thows a huge punch but Assad dodges it nicely.
Boutdat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Assad's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorry Boutdat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Boutdat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Assad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Assad controlling Boutdat's posture.
Assad 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boutdat controlling from the top position.
Boutdat throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Boutdat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sorry Boutdat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Boutdat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boutdat working the head with strikes.
Boutdat controlling from side mount. #T2#
Boutdat throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boutdat working the strikes but Assad uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Boutdat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Assad controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Assad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boutdat's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Assad managing to control the position.
Boutdat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Assad working a defensive guard here.
Boutdat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Assad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boutdat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Assad misses with a few strikes there.
Assad looks to land a left hand but Boutdat moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Boutdat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Assad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boutdat is in Assad's guard.
Boutdat won't allow Assad to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assad is trying to keep Boutdat in close.
Assad being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boutdat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorry Boutdat dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Boutdat slips a jab from Assad.
Boutdat tries to counter with a takedown but Assad is quick to defend against it.
Boutdat defending well as Assad loads up on a big left hand.
Boutdat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boutdat dodges the punch combination from Assad.
Boutdat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boutdat needs to keep his hands up - Assad had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boutdat.
Boutdat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Assad swinging wildly here.
Boutdat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boutdat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Assad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Assad misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Boutdat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boutdat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Assad is looking to sweep but instead, Boutdat has passed into half guard.
Sorry Boutdat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Boutdat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boutdat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assad can do to turn this around?
Boutdat works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boutdat content just to control the position here. #T3#
Boutdat'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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boutdat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Akhtar Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sorry Boutdat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Sorry Boutdat.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boutdat, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sorry Boutdat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Assad throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Boutdat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Assad's guard.
Boutdat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boutdat postures up in Assad's guard and throws a big left but Assad blocks it.
Boutdat lands a couple of digs.
Boutdat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boutdat throwing strikes but missing.
Boutdat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Assad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boutdat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boutdat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Boutdat is looking to work some ground and pound but Assad has wrist control.
Boutdat preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Assad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boutdat postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boutdat.
Boutdat feinted with a counter takedown.
Akhtar Assad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assad misses with a double jab.
Assad missing with a left hand there. Boutdat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Assad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boutdat to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Assad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boutdat stays in close to Assad's body and controls the position.
Boutdat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Assad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Assad trying to control the position here.
Boutdat throwing strikes from guard but Assad blocks nicely.
Boutdat 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.#T3#
Assad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boutdat with a nice head shot there.
Boutdat throwing strikes from guard but Assad blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Assad holds on and takes a little breather.
Boutdat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boutdat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Assad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assad's coach down at Cozad MMA New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Assad's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Assad misses with a right hand #TD#
so Boutdat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Assad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boutdat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Assad's head.
Boutdat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boutdat pushing down on Assad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boutdat throwing shots but Assad is blocking nicely.
Boutdat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Assad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boutdat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorry Boutdat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Boutdat defending well as Assad loads up on a big left hand.
Assad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Assad duly obliges.
Assad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boutdat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assad can do to turn this around?
Boutdat fails with the takedown.
Assad connects with a nice looking jab.
Assad scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boutdat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
Assad throws a leg kick #TD#
and Boutdat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Assad wants to stand back up but Boutdat manages to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assad wants to control but Boutdat postures up.#T1#
Boutdat controlling from side mount.
Assad is looking to regain half guard here but Boutdat keeps moving and retains side control.
Boutdat tries to score with some ground and pound. Assad controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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.
Boutdat working the head with strikes.
Boutdat is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Assad is trying to improve his position.
Boutdat lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Assad parries the strikes from Boutdat easily there. Boutdat is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Assad to escape.
An elbow from Boutdat crashes against the mat.
The referee asks Boutdat politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boutdat prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Assad can't do much from the bottom here.
Boutdat postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boutdat scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boutdat connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Assad some visible discomfort.
Boutdat taking a breather here.
Boutdat in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boutdat remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Assad is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Boutdat just content to control the position.
Assad regains half guard, as Boutdat was trying to land strikes.
Assad trying to hold on to Boutdat's head to control him but Boutdat postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boutdat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sorry Boutdat will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Assad throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Assad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sorry Boutdat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assad throws a series of punches but Boutdat avoids them all with ease.
Assad swings for the body but Boutdat moves out of range.
Boutdat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Assad.
Assad throws a right hand that Boutdat ducks under and follows up with a left that Boutdat also avoids with ease.
Assad throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Assad digs a good hook to Boutdat's body.
Assad throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Boutdat counters with a single leg into guard. Assad didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boutdat passes Assad's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Boutdat seems content to control.
Assad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boutdat.
Boutdat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boutdat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Assad's head.
Boutdat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boutdat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sorry Boutdat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boutdat controlling the action here.
Assad wants to control but Boutdat is keeping busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Assad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boutdat circles away quickly and effectively.
Assad wants to land a leg kick but Boutdat is out of range. #T3##TD#
Boutdat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boutdat controlling the action here.
Boutdat'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.
Assad trying to control but Boutdat postures up.
Boutdat controlling the action here.#T4#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Akhtar Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Assad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Boutdat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boutdat 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.
Boutdat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Assad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Sorry Boutdat.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boutdat, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sorry Boutdat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Assad misses with a straight left.
Ironman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Assad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ironclad Ironman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ironman pushes Assad up against the cage in a clinch.
Assad trying to stall but Ironman improves his position.
Assad leaning against his opponent.
Ironman tries to pull guard but Assad holds him up against the cage and eventually Ironman drops back down to his feet.
Assad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akhtar Assad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ironclad Ironman.
Assad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ironman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ironman looking for a takedown.
Ironman tries to pull guard but Assad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Assad stalling in the clinch but Ironman improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Assad missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Ironman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ironman.
A big left from Assad misses.
Ironman is looking to clinch but Assad is avoiding it.
Assad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ironman goes for a double leg but Assad avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Assad continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Assad as Ironman shoots in.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Assad dodges the punch combination from Ironman.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ironman.
Assad throws a big counter combination but Ironman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Ironman.
Assad avoids the body shot from Ironman.
Akhtar Assad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ironman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assad wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ironman dives in and grabs Assad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Assad pushes down on Ironman's head and hops out.
Assad throws a body punch but Ironman moves out of range.
Ironman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assad.
Ironman walks into a left hand. #T3#
Ironman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Assad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ironman somewhat.
Assad throws a big counter combination but Ironman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Assad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ironman shoots for a double leg takedown but Assad sprawls well. He's pushed Ironman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Assad avoids the head kick by Ironman.
Ironman looks winded!
Assad blocks a head kick by Ironman.
Assad connects with a single shot there.
Ironman walks into a jab.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
Assad throws a hook but Ironman avoids it easily.
Ironman misses with a leg kick
and Assad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Assad fails to land with a series of punches.
Ironman doesn't manage to clinch there - Assad circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Assad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
Ironman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Assad leaves Ironman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ironman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Assad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironman checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironman moves away from the strike by Assad.
Assad throws an overhand right that lands on Ironman's shoulder, as Ironman tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akhtar Assad 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#
Assad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Assad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ironman.
The fighters circling - Assad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ironman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ironman fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Assad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Assad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ironman can do to turn this around?
Ironman throws a nice looking combination but Assad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Assad misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Assad throws a jab when Ironman was well out of range.
Ironclad Ironman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assad stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Ironman clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Assad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ironman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Ironman to work.
#TD#
Assad successfully pulls guard.
Assad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Assad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ironman taking some punishment here, with Assad in his half guard.
Assad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Assad there. #T2#
Assad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Assad 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.
Assad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Assad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Assad winds up and cracks Ironman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Assad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Assad'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.#T3#
Assad continues to stall.
Nice strikes from Assad there.
Assad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Assad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ironman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Assad lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Assad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Assad prevents Ironman from standing back up.
Assad controlling the action here.
Ironman tries to get to full guard but Assad has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Assad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akhtar Assad dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Assad throws a leg kick but Ironman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ironman tries to clinch up.
Ironman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Assad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Assad blocks a head kick by Ironman.
Ironman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assad manages to avoid it.
Assad is looking for a counter combo.
Assad stuffs the takedown.
Ironman dives in and grabs Assad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Assad pushes down on Ironman's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Assad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtar Assad is winning the standup battle so far.
Ironman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akhtar Assad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ironclad Ironman.
Ironman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad looks to throw the jab but Ironman is out of range.
Ironman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assad.
Assad throws a right and a left that Ironman avoids nicely. #T1#
Ironman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Assad as he avoids it easily.
Ironman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Assad pinned against the cage. Assad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assad. Ironman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ironman misses with a head kick.
Assad scores with a decent looking hook.
Ironman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Assad scores with a shot to the body.
Ironman is looking to clinch but Assad is avoiding it.
#T2#
Ironman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Assad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Assad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ironman.
Assad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ironman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ironman slips a jab from Assad.
Ironman doesn't manage to clinch there - Assad circles away.
Ironman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ironman tries to clinch up.
Assad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ironman is looking to clinch but Assad is avoiding it.
Assad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ironman tries to counter by closing the distance.
A clash of legs there as Ironman blocks the low kick.
Ironman tries to clinch there but Assad circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Assad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Assad has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
Ironman tries for a takedown but Assad circles away easily
and Assad counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Assad misses.
Ironman shoots in but Assad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Akhtar Assad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ironman ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
Assad stuffs the takedown attempt from Ironman. Ironman gets slowly back to his feet.
Assad misses with a wild combination.
Ironman is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Assad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ironman throws a big counter head kick but Assad avoids it with no problem.
Ironman dives in and grabs Assad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Assad pushes down on Ironman's head and hops out.
Assad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ironman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ironman fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Assad misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironman misses with a takedown attempt
and Assad counters with a nice uppercut.
Assad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ironclad Ironman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ironman walks into a stiff left hand from Assad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akhtar Assad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Assad, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akhtar Assad! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck for Norvick with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Norvick is defended easily by Assad.#TD2#
Norvick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Norvick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Assad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norvick on the ground.#SU2#
Norvick stands up and beckons Assad to join him on the feet.
Akhtar Assad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Norvick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Assad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akhtar Assad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Norvick.
Norvick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Assad counters with a nice uppercut.
Assad lands a slapping body shot.
Norvick misses with a takedown
and Assad counters with a nice body shot.
Norvick fails with a takedown attempt.
Norvick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Assad counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Assad digs a good body shot into Norvick's ribs.
Assad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Assad looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Assad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Assad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Assad.
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!
Assad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Assad lands with a nice body punch.
Norvick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Assad counters with a three punch combo that has Norvick backing up. Norvick nods at Assad to acknowledge the strikes.
Norvick looks winded!
Norvick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Assad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Norvick has his takedown stuffed
and Assad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Nice jab there from Assad.
Assad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assad connects with a nice looking jab.
Norvick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Norvick is defended easily by Assad.
Norvick takes one on the button.#T4#
A combination from Assad does no damage.
Norvick is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Assad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Assad lands a nice hook to Norvick's body. Norvick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norvick has his takedown stuffed
and Assad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Assad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Assad cracks a nice hook into Norvick's ribs.
Assad scores with a three punch combo!
Norvick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akhtar Assad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Assad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norvick. Norvick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Norvick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Assad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Assad tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Norvick stands up and beckons Assad to join him on the feet.
Norvick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norvick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Assad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Assad.
Norvick being controlled against the cage.
Assad is pushing Norvick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Assad.
Norvick is breathing heavily.
Norvick is working for takedown but Assad is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Norvick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Assad after a bit of a struggle.
Assad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Assad effectively controlling the action here.
Assad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norvick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Norvick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Assad.
Assad lands a jab to the head.
Assad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Norvick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Norvick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Assad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norvick can do to turn this around?
Assad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Norvick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norvick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Assad to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtar Assad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Norvick.#T2#
Assad's corner calls for a 1-2. Assad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Norvick wants to clinch
and Assad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norvick tries to move into range but Assad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Assad lands with an overhand left.
Norvick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#Norvick is rocked!
Assad lands a hook that stumbles Norvick back into the cage. Assad follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Norvick to the canvas! Assad pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Norvick has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Akhtar Assad! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Honorio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Assad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Honorio misses with a takedown attempt - Assad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Honorio closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Assad did well to prevent Honorio getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Honorio maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Assad could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Honorio has cracked it and Assad is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Honorio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinicius Honorio!
Vinicius Honorio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Rochefort shoots in but Assad avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Rochefort changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Assad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Rochefort is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Assad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rochefort trying to control the action but Assad is working from the bottom.
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.#T1#
Rochefort just content to control the position. #SUB#
Rochefort tries for a kimura but Assad is defending well. #SUB#
Rochefort has hold of Assad's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Assad tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rochefort cranks the arm and Assad screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Assad, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gautier Rochefort!
During a confident post fight interview, Gautier Rochefort thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Assad looks to land a combination but Garotinho avoids it well.
Garotinho shoots in and drives through. Assad sprawls well.#TD2#
Garotinho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garotinho lands in his opponent's guard.
Garotinho wants to control from the top but Assad keeps moving.
Garotinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Assad is keeping the position for now.
Garotinho passes Assad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad is looking to improve his position.
Garotinho working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Garotinho is working for a kimura but Assad is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Garotinho wants to take a breather but Assad is having none of it.
Assad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Garotinho is trying for a kimura here. Assad looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Garotinho wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felipe Garotinho! |
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