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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1#
ElSahla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stavros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
ElSahla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stavros wants to counter the offense by ElSahla and move into the clinch position.
ElSahla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stavros misses with a wild body shot.
Stavros works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A cross from Stavros lands.
Stavros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ElSahla.
ElSahla sets himself, and Stavros steps forward looking for the clinch! ElSahla avoids it this time.
Stavros misses with an uppercut. ElSahla saw that one coming.
Stavros lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
ElSahla closes the distance and clinches.
Stavros lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Stavros.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stavros lands a right hand that snaps the head of ElSahla backwards.
Stavros scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stavros softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
ElSahla is trying to break the clinch but Stavros is controlling him.#BC2#
Stavros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
ElSahla moves into range and clinches up with Stavros.
Stavros stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stavros scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Stavros on the inside.
Stavros tries to throw a body punch but ElSahla avoids it by throwing Stavros back against the cage.
A short right from Stavros on the inside.
A hook to the body from Stavros.
ElSahla jumps guard but Stavros stands there with ElSahla around his waist. ElSahla gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Stavros manages to break the clinch.
Stavros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Stavros with a nice cross.#CL#
ElSahla rushes Stavros and presses him up against the cage.
Stavros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stavros has ElSahla pressed against the cage, preventing ElSahla from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stavros throws a punch but it's blocked by ElSahla.
Stavros struggles to land a body shot inside as ElSahla controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stavros misses with a body punch.
ElSahla is trying to push Stavros away but Stavros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
ElSahla is trying to force a seperation but Stavros has the dominant position.
Stavros effectively controlling the action here.
ElSahla is trying to break free.
ElSahla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Stavros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
ElSahla fails with a takedown attempt.
ElSahla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ElSahla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
ElSahla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
ElSahla tries to break free but Stavros pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Stavros breaks the clinch.
Andrew Stavros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
ElSahla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Stavros.
Stavros stalling in the clinch.
Stavros slowing the pace effectively.
Stavros continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
ElSahla taking a breather. #T4#
ElSahla wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Stavros breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
ElSahla clinches with his opponent.
Stavros working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Stavros manages to break the clinch.
ElSahla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stavros cracks a nice hook into ElSahla's ribs.
Stavros connects with a nice looking jab.
#KD2#
Stavros lands a left and a right that send ElSahla crashing to the mat, dazed. Stavros thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
ElSahla is rocked!
ElSahla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh ElSahla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
ElSahla clinches up with Stavros and pushes him back against the cage.
ElSahla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stavros leaning against his opponent.
ElSahla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stavros walks away with a smile on his face. ElSahla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MoMo ElSahla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ElSahla fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Stavros dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stavros with a jab.
ElSahla seems to have got his legs back now.
Stavros misses with a body shot.
ElSahla goes for a double leg but Stavros avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stavros continues to drive forward.
Stavros slips a jab from ElSahla.
Stavros swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and ElSahla counters with a one-two to the body.
ElSahla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stavros misses with a few strikes there.
As Stavros looks to move away, ElSahla throws a big counter combo but Stavros just gets out of the way.
MoMo ElSahla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ElSahla attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
ElSahla tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stavros.
ElSahla looks to land a combination but Stavros avoids it well.
Stavros misses with a straight left.
ElSahla is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Stavros lands an overhand right.
ElSahla misses with a wild body shot.
ElSahla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ElSahla looks to score with a jab to the body but Stavros is just out of range.
Andrew Stavros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stavros looks to land a combination. ElSahla sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
ElSahla throws a head kick but Stavros moves out of range.
Stavros scores with the left hand. ElSahla knows he should have avoided that one.
ElSahla swinging wildly here.
ElSahla takes one on the button.
Stavros falls off balance throwing a combination
and ElSahla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
ElSahla shoots in for a double leg but Stavros sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MoMo ElSahla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stavros works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stavros moves out of range as ElSahla throws a body kick.
Stavros is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
ElSahla throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Stavros as ElSahla shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ElSahla takes one on the button.
Stavros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
ElSahla takes the fight into the clinch.
Stavros scores with a nice hook to the head.
ElSahla wants to break free but Stavros has control.
#T3#
ElSahla is trying to break the clinch but Stavros has him pressed against the cage.
Stavros lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Stavros on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stavros lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stavros gets through ElSahla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Stavros.
ElSahla trying to control the position but instead, Stavros has worked for underhooks and has pushed ElSahla into the cage.#BC2#
Stavros breaks from the clinch.
Stavros jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stavros has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stavros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stavros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from ElSahla misses. #T4#
Stavros lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
ElSahla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Stavros.
Stavros lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stavros.
ElSahla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stavros leaning his opponent against the cage.
ElSahla working hard to break the clinch.
Stavros lands an uppercut.
Stavros keeps control of ElSahla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Stavros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Stavros. No joy for ElSahla on that attempt.
ElSahla shoots in but Stavros avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stavros connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot by Stavros.#CL#
ElSahla moves into the clinch.
Stavros lands an uppercut.
Stavros misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ElSahla's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
ElSahla tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stavros smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MoMo ElSahla. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
ElSahla takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Stavros works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
ElSahla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Stavros scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stavros misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Stavros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stavros lands with a right hand.
Stavros lands with a hook. ElSahla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stavros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stavros smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Stavros throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Stavros tries to keep at a distance but ElSahla has taken the fight into the clinch.
ElSahla misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Stavros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Stavros misses.
As Stavros looks to move away, ElSahla throws a big counter combo but Stavros just gets out of the way.
Stavros lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from ElSahla misses.
ElSahla sets himself, and Stavros steps forward looking for the clinch! ElSahla avoids it this time.
Stavros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ElSahla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stavros scores with a sloppy right hand. ElSahla should have avoided that one. #CL#
ElSahla moves into range and clinches up with Stavros.
Stavros lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Stavros tries to throw a body punch but ElSahla avoids it by throwing Stavros back against the cage.
ElSahla looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Stavros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ElSahla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stavros stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stavros wants it to stay on the feet.
ElSahla takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andrew Stavros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
ElSahla throws a nice looking combination but Stavros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Stavros lands.
Stavros lands a jab to the nose.
Stavros thuds his right hand into ElSahla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stavros lands a jab.
ElSahla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
ElSahla takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stavros lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ElSahla takes one to the side of the head.
Stavros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping ElSahla at a distance.
Stavros lands with a nice combination. ElSahla backs away looking to recover.
ElSahla walks into a jab.
ElSahla gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stavros's jab looks to have found its range, popping ElSahla under the eye.
ElSahla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stavros tries to avoid it but ElSahla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stavros to the ground. Stavros escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
ElSahla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stavros keeps control of ElSahla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MoMo ElSahla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ElSahla misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Stavros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stavros has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Stavros!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Manchero.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manchero. That's going to slow ElSahla down.
ElSahla fails with a takedown attempt.
Manchero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manchero misses with a low kick as ElSahla jumps back.
ElSahla has been working on his balance at City of Angels Fight Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Manchero.
ElSahla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manchero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manchero pushes ElSahla away with a front kick.
ElSahla blocks a head kick by Manchero.
ElSahla throws a head kick that misses.
ElSahla looks for a takedown but Manchero sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchero throws out a leg kick but ElSahla moves out of range and Manchero only half commits.
ElSahla lands with a nice combination. Manchero backs away looking to recover.
Manchero connects with a leg kick. ElSahla looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Manchero cracks the inside of ElSahla's front leg.
Elfu Manchero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manchero lands with a slapping head kick.
ElSahla takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
ElSahla is breathing heavily.#T1#
Manchero scores with a head kick.
A low kick from Manchero misses #CL#
and ElSahla counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Manchero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ElSahla throws a right and a left that Manchero avoids nicely.
A leg kick checked by Manchero.
Manchero lands a head kick. ElSahla smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #KD2#
Manchero lands a big head kick that sends ElSahla tumbling to the mat! Manchero takes a step backwards and waves ElSahla back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
ElSahla is rocked!
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!
ElSahla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manchero can pounce on him.
Oh ElSahla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manchero feints a jab and as ElSahla dips his head, Manchero unleashes a brutal head kick that catches ElSahla right on the jaw! Timbeeer! ElSahla falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Manchero smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Elfu Manchero!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
ElSahla lands a two punch combo.
ElSahla shoots in for a double leg but Tehuti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ElSahla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tehuti.
Tehuti tries to counter with a clinch but ElSahla shakes him off and moves away.
A swing and a miss from ElSahla.
Tehuti tries to counter by closing the distance.
ElSahla misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Tehuti tries to sprawl but ElSahla drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tehuti trying to hold on to ElSahla's head to control him but ElSahla postures up.
Tehuti tries to get to full guard but ElSahla has control of the leg.
Tehuti is still trying to improve position.
Tehuti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from ElSahla.
ElSahla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tehuti defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with ElSahla in particular looking to stall.
Tehuti pushes ElSahla off looking to stand but ElSahla dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Tehuti trying to hold on to ElSahla's head to control him but ElSahla postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ElSahla throwing shots but Tehuti is blocking nicely. #SU#
ElSahla stands up from half guard.
ElSahla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tehuti counters with a straight right hand.
ElSahla is breathing heavily.#CL#
ElSahla has Tehuti up against the cage in a clinch.
Tehuti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tehuti working aggressively here.
Tehuti throws a head punch that misses.
ElSahla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tehuti.
ElSahla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ElSahla drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tehuti pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
ElSahla scores with a takedown into Tehuti's guard.#T2##SU#
ElSahla stands up and waves to Tehuti to follow him.
ElSahla shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Tehuti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MoMo ElSahla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tehuti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tehuti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
ElSahla misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Tehuti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
ElSahla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tehuti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tehuti slips a jab and a cross from ElSahla.
Tehuti unleashes a big counter combination but ElSahla bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
ElSahla fails with the takedown.#T3#
ElSahla fails with the takedown
and Tehuti counters with a nice uppercut.
ElSahla throws a head kick but Tehuti moves out of range.
ElSahla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tehuti swivels and escapes.
Tehuti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
ElSahla misses with a right hand
and Tehuti counters with a series of strikes. ElSahla will be more careful next time no doubt.
ElSahla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tehuti tries to counter by closing the distance.
ElSahla throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Tehuti counters with a nice right hand that sends ElSahla toppling to the canvas! ElSahla scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tehuti finish him?!#ROC2#
ElSahla is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
ElSahla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Tehuti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oh ElSahla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
ElSahla closes the distance and clinches up with Tehuti, looking for a takedown. ElSahla pushes Tehuti against the cage but Tehuti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
ElSahla seems to have got his legs back now.
ElSahla throws a head kick that misses
and Tehuti counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts ElSahla off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Tehuti follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but ElSahla was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Malachi Tehuti!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1#
ElSahla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rocha defends it nicely.
Rocha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rocha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ElSahla counters with a three punch combo that has Rocha backing up. Rocha nods at ElSahla to acknowledge the strikes.
ElSahla shoots in for a takedown but Rocha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
ElSahla throws a shot to the body.
ElSahla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rocha is fending him off so far but ElSahla persists. Nope, Rocha circles away and we're back to standing.
Rocha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Judson Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MoMo ElSahla.
Rocha connects with an inside leg kick.
Rocha really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
ElSahla misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
ElSahla rushes Rocha and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ElSahla is trying to break the clinch but Rocha is controlling him.
Rocha effectively controlling the action here.
ElSahla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##BC#
Rocha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ElSahla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ElSahla ducks under a wild hook from Rocha.
Rocha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
ElSahla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
ElSahla tries to pull guard but Rocha won't allow it.
ElSahla has Rocha pushed against the cage.
ElSahla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocha prevents ElSahla from breaking the clinch.#T2#
ElSahla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocha has him pressed against the cage.
Rocha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
ElSahla is trying to break the clinch but Rocha is controlling him.
ElSahla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rocha keeps control of ElSahla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rocha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
ElSahla is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
ElSahla blocks an uppercut.
Rocha wants a takedown but no success here.
ElSahla is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
ElSahla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocha.
ElSahla prevents a body shot from Rocha. #TD2#
ElSahla jumps into guard, dragging Rocha to the mat.
Rocha is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Rocha stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rocha fails with the takedown.
ElSahla throws a counter combo.
ElSahla swinging wildly here.
#T4#
ElSahla fails to land the takedown.
Rocha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and ElSahla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
ElSahla blocks a low kick nicely.
ElSahla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rocha with a lazy takedown attempt
and ElSahla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rocha slips a jab and a cross from ElSahla.
ElSahla looks winded!
Rocha dives in for a single leg takedown but ElSahla sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MoMo ElSahla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocha throws a hook but ElSahla avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ElSahla.
#CL2#
ElSahla moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MoMo ElSahla dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
ElSahla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rocha, pushing him back against the cage.
ElSahla is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocha has double underhooks.
Rocha goes for a takedown attempt but ElSahla pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
ElSahla blocks a head kick by Rocha.
ElSahla lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rocha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
ElSahla falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Rocha counters by moving into the clinch.
ElSahla is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rocha breaks from the clinch.
A jab from ElSahla finds it's way through Rocha's defenses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rocha is defended easily by ElSahla.#T1#
ElSahla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
ElSahla dives in and grabs Rocha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rocha pushes down on ElSahla's head and hops out.
ElSahla is breathing heavily.
ElSahla throws a head kick but Rocha moves out of range.
It looked like Rocha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
ElSahla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ElSahla throws a sloppy head kick and Rocha moves out of range easily.
Rocha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocha shoots for a takedown but ElSahla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judson Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rocha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. ElSahla manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rocha wants to stand but ElSahla has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rocha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
ElSahla wants to get back to his feet but Rocha passes into half guard.
Rocha wants to get back to his feet.
Rocha thows a huge punch but ElSahla dodges it nicely.
#ES2#
ElSahla makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
ElSahla stuffs the takedown attempt from Rocha. Rocha gets slowly back to his feet.
Rocha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ElSahla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rocha but Rocha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ElSahla misses with a few strikes there.
Rocha is looking to counter punch.
ElSahla blocks a jab.
ElSahla throws a counter combo.
ElSahla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MoMo ElSahla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rocha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ElSahla.
ElSahla is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
ElSahla shoots in for a takedown but Rocha shows good takedown defense.
Rocha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Rocha tries to keep at a distance but ElSahla has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Rocha tries to score a body lock takedown but ElSahla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rocha avoiding damage as ElSahla throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ElSahla.
ElSahla is looking for a takedown.
Rocha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. ElSahla smiles and moves away.
#TD#
ElSahla gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rocha to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
ElSahla is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rocha presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but MoMo ElSahla will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rocha throws a head kick that misses.
MoMo ElSahla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ElSahla displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
ElSahla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rocha.
ElSahla lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Judson Rocha has been cut.
ElSahla takes a swing at Rocha's ribcage but misses.
Rocha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
ElSahla moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rocha shoots in and drives through. ElSahla sprawls well.
ElSahla swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rocha.
ElSahla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ElSahla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rocha.
Rocha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocha lands with a kick to the temple. ElSahla shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Rocha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ElSahla.
Rocha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to ElSahla's calf.
ElSahla checks a leg kick. #CL2#
ElSahla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rocha is working for takedown but ElSahla is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judson Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ElSahla tries to break free but Rocha pushes him back against the cage.
ElSahla is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
ElSahla has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rocha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rocha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2##BC2#
ElSahla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and ElSahla counters with a three punch combo that has Rocha backing up. Rocha nods at ElSahla to acknowledge the strikes.
ElSahla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rocha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ElSahla somewhat.
Rocha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rocha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and ElSahla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
ElSahla avoids the head kick by Rocha.
Rocha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but ElSahla defends well and Rocha ends up having to push ElSahla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for ElSahla with that takedown attempt.
Rocha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rocha shoots for a takedown but ElSahla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from ElSahla misses.
ElSahla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rocha fails to land with a series of punches.
Rocha looks to land a right hand but ElSahla moved out of range.
ElSahla avoids the head kick by Rocha.
#T4#
ElSahla throws a head kick that misses.
Rocha dodges the punch combination from ElSahla.
Rocha throws an overhand right that lands on ElSahla's shoulder, as ElSahla tries to avoid the shot.
ElSahla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rocha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as ElSahla sprawls well. ElSahla wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rocha gets slowly back to his feet.
ElSahla tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocha tries to counter by clinching up but ElSahla breaks away and moves out of range.
Rocha goes for a double leg but ElSahla avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as ElSahla continues to drive forward.
Judson Rocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MoMo ElSahla is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
ElSahla shoots in looking for a takedown. Rocha tries to sprawl out of it but ElSahla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rocha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
MoMo ElSahla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well ElSahla has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MoMo ElSahla!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by ElSahla!
ElSahla misses with a wild combination.
Powers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ElSahla but ElSahla pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ElSahla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Powers's waist but Powers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ElSahla off to one side.
MoMo ElSahla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Powers has ElSahla up against the cage in a clinch.
ElSahla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Powers breaks the clinch.
ElSahla lands with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by ElSahla or perhaps it was just good defense by Powers, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Powers moves into the clinch.
ElSahla tries to break the clinch but Powers is controlling the position.
ElSahla wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
ElSahla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ElSahla gets underhooks to prevent Powers's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Powers decides to pull guard.
ElSahla prevents Powers from getting back to his feet.
ElSahla wants to stand and escape but instead Powers has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
ElSahla knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powers on the ground.
Powers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Powers wants to stand and escape but instead ElSahla has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
ElSahla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Powers keeping moving, preventing ElSahla from controlling successfully. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Powers holds on and takes a little breather.
ElSahla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powers is pulling down on ElSahla's head. It's preventing any offense from ElSahla, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Powers 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.
ElSahla wants to stand but Powers is controlling his posture from full guard.
ElSahla trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom. #T3#
ElSahla stays in close to Powers's body and controls the position. #SU#
ElSahla stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Powers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
ElSahla shoots in looking for a takedown. Powers tries to sprawl out of it but ElSahla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Powers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MoMo ElSahla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powers is looking to clinch but ElSahla is avoiding it.
ElSahla tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Powers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Powers.
Powers wants to pass the guard but ElSahla is keeping the position.
Powers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Powers misses with the ground and pound.
Powers scoring with punches and elbows.
Powers lands a few punches from side control.
Powers is looking to take a break and control but ElSahla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powers tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down ElSahla's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Powers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
ElSahla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ElSahla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Powers but Powers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ElSahla misses with a jab, cross combination.
ElSahla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
ElSahla gets caught napping as Powers dives in and scores a takedown. ElSahla manages to retain guard.
Powers scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ElSahla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Powers trying to stand up but can't free himself from ElSahla's guard.#ES#
ElSahla has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Powers has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Powers jumps guard but ElSahla turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
ElSahla is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Powers to keep the fight standing.
Powers has ElSahla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. ElSahla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Powers prevents a body shot from ElSahla. #BC2#
Powers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ElSahla walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Powers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
ElSahla sets himself, and Powers steps forward looking for the clinch! ElSahla avoids it this time.
A nice combination there by ElSahla.
#TD#
ElSahla darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Powers regains full guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers controlling ElSahla's posture. #SUB2#
ElSahla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
ElSahla is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
ElSahla postures up.
#T3#
ElSahla throws a strike but Powers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but ElSahla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ElSahla is looking to stand back up but Powers counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by ElSahla.
ElSahla is trying to stand.
Powers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Powers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brandon Powers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Powers is trying for a kimura here. ElSahla looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Powers wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Powers!
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