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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Ayoub lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Tucker Funk has been cut.
Funk fails to land with a series of punches.
Funk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ayoub sprawls well. Ayoub wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Funk gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Funk.
Funk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Funk misses.
Ayoub misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Ayoub. No joy for Funk on that attempt.
Funk avoids the head kick by Ayoub.
Funk misses with a two punch combination.
Ayoub throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Funk throws a right hand that Ayoub ducks under and follows up with a left that Ayoub also avoids with ease.
Funk avoids the head kick by Ayoub.
Funk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Waleed Ayoub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Funk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ayoub throws a head kick but Funk moves out of range.
Ayoub tries a head kick but it misses.
Ayoub is breathing heavily.
Funk lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Ayoub tries to bum rush Funk with a series of wild strikes but Funk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funk misses with a takedown attempt - Ayoub sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Funk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ayoub moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ayoub lands a high kick!
Funk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ayoub but Ayoub pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ayoub swats away the attempt to clinch by Funk.
A combination from Funk does no damage.
Funk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ayoub lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ayoub throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Funk.
Funk tries to clinch but Ayoub moves out of range. #T2#
Funk throws a jab when Ayoub was well out of range.
Ayoub is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Funk.
Funk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Funk blocks a head kick by Ayoub.
Funk looks for a takedown but Ayoub sprawls well.
Funk misses with a two punch combination.
Ayoub looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Funk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ayoub manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ayoub avoids a kick to the body.
Ayoub misses with a head kick.
Funk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ayoub backs up against the cage.
Funk cracks Ayoub with a right hand to the side of the head.
Waleed Ayoub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ayoub sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funk somewhat.#T3#
Ayoub takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ayoub lands with a slapping head kick.
Ayoub pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Funk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ayoub is fending him off so far but Funk persists. Nope, Ayoub circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Funk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ayoub avoids it really well and circles away.
Ayoub lands a head kick. Funk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Funk throws a right and a left that Ayoub avoids nicely.
Ayoub went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Funk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ayoub swivels and escapes.
Ayoub lands with a slapping head kick.
Ayoub throws a series of punches but Funk avoids them all with ease.
Funk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ayoub is fending him off so far but Funk persists. Nope, Ayoub circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Ayoub tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Ayoub backs off Funk throws a huge counter combo but Ayoub manages to avoid it all.
Waleed Ayoub is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ayoub lands a head kick!
Ayoub tries a head kick but it misses.
Funk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Funk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ayoub doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Funk blocks a head kick by Ayoub.
Funk looks for a takedown but Ayoub sprawls well.
A head kick from Ayoub lands but Funk takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funk misses with a low kick.
Funk scores with a three punch combo!
Funk throws a series of punches but Ayoub avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waleed Ayoub dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tucker Funk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ayoub misses with a head kick.
Ayoub avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ayoub misses with a double jab.
Funk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funk throws a series of punches but Ayoub avoids them all with ease.
Funk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ayoub as he avoids it easily.
Funk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ayoub throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Funk's head.
Waleed Ayoub is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funk throws a series of punches but Ayoub moves out of range.
Funk slips a jab and a cross from Ayoub.
The fight stays on the outside here - Funk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ayoub is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Funk can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ayoub throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Funk.
Ayoub throws a head kick but Funk moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ayoub misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Funk throws a series of strikes that have Ayoub backpedaling.
Funk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Funk misses with a two punch combination.
Ayoub throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Funk does no damage.
Funk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ayoub pinned against the cage. Ayoub gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ayoub lands a high kick!
Funk tries to close the distance and clinch but Ayoub swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ayoub throws a head kick that half lands.
Waleed Ayoub is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funk misses with a double jab.
A combination from Funk does no damage.
Ayoub is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ayoub stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ayoub wants it to stay on the feet.
Waleed Ayoub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Funk.#T2#
Ayoub throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Funk.
Funk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ayoub defends it nicely.
Ayoub misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Funk is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Funk misses.
Ayoub 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.
Ayoub throws a head kick but Funk moves out of range.
Ayoub misses with a double jab.
Funk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Funk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ayoub lands a high kick!
Funk misses with a body shot.
Funk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Funk is looking to clinch.
Ayoub is looking to counter with head kicks.
Funk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ayoub is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Funk misses with a few strikes there.
Ayoub throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Funk's head.
Funk is looking to clinch.
Funk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ayoub tries to avoid it but Funk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ayoub to the ground. Ayoub escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ayoub throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Funk.
Funk tries to close the distance and clinch but Ayoub swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Funk throws out a leg kick but Ayoub moves out of range and Funk only half commits.
Funk tries for a takedown but Ayoub sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ayoub throws a nice head kick!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Funk.
Funk shoots in but Ayoub avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Funk.
Funk takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ayoub as he jumps to the side.
Funk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ayoub circles away quickly and effectively.
Funk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Funk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Funk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ayoub scores with a head kick.
Ayoub misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Funk misses with the combination.
Funk throws a series of punches but Ayoub avoids them all with ease.
Ayoub throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck for Funk with that takedown attempt.
Ayoub throws a nice head kick!
Funk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ayoub backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waleed Ayoub dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tucker Funk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ayoub throws a head kick but Funk moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Funk misses.
Ayoub misses with a head kick.
Funk misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Funk.
Funk tries to score with a low kick but Ayoub moves his leg out of the way.
Funk looks to land a combination but Ayoub avoids it well.
Ayoub throws a big counter combination but Funk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ayoub pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Ayoub. Those never looked like landing.
Funk wants to clinch.
Funk shoots in but Ayoub avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayoub showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Funk.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ayoub pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Funk back to the cage. Ayoub follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Funk shoots in but no luck this time.
Ayoub scores with a head kick. Funk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ayoub plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ayoub stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ayoub wants it to stay on the feet.
Waleed Ayoub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Funk.
Funk scores with a one two! Ayoub had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ayoub lands with a slapping head kick.
Funk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ayoub seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ayoub stalks Funk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Funk's face. Funk staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funk misses with a body kick.
Ayoub lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ayoub throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Funk lands with a nice combination. Ayoub backs away looking to recover.
Funk doesn't manage to clinch there - Ayoub circles away.
A head kick misses from Ayoub.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funk. #T2#
Funk doesn't manage to clinch there - Ayoub circles away.
Funk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Funk.
Funk avoids the head kick by Ayoub.
Funk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Funk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ayoub as he jumps to the side.
Funk shoots in for a takedown but Ayoub shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ayoub lands with a kick to the temple. Funk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A cross from Ayoub lands.
Funk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ayoub showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Funk.
Ayoub lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funk circles away quickly and effectively.
Tucker Funk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Funk looks to land a combination but Ayoub avoids it well.
Funk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Funk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ayoub sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funk somewhat.
Ayoub lands a high kick!
Funk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ayoub throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Funk.
Funk moves in looking to clinch but Ayoub pushes him off.
Ayoub swats away the attempt to clinch by Funk.
Funk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ayoub.
Ayoub throws a right hand that Funk ducks under and follows up with a left that Funk also avoids with ease.
Ayoub uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funk.#T4#
Funk misses with a series of wild punches.
Ayoub lands a head kick. Funk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Funk misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ayoub scores with a head kick.
Waleed Ayoub is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ayoub misses with a head kick.
Funk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Funk fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Funk misses.
Ayoub lands a head shot.
Ayoub slips a jab and a cross from Funk.
A punch combination from Funk misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Ayoub misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waleed Ayoub showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ayoub has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waleed Ayoub!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Funk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zhemaletdinov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Zhemaletdinov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Funk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zhemaletdinov is in Funk's guard.#SUB#
Zhemaletdinov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zhemaletdinov pushing down on Funk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Zhemaletdinov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Funk is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Elmir Zhemaletdinov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Funk tries to bum rush Alibekov with a series of wild strikes but Alibekov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alibekov shoots for a double leg takedown but Funk sprawls well. He's pushed Alibekov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Alibekov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Funk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alibekov presses Funk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alibekov looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Alibekov jumps guard and drags Funk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Funk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alibekov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alibekov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alibekov stops Funk from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Alibekov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alibekov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Funk's guard. #SUB#
Funk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alibekov pulls his head out easily.
Alibekov controlling the action here.
Funk is trying to maintain the position but Alibekov is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alibekov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alibekov is nestled in close to Funk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alibekov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Funk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alibekov is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Funk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Funk regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Alibekov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alibekov won't allow Funk to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alibekov controlling from the top position.
Alibekov is looking to work some ground and pound but Funk has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alibekov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Funk with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Alibekov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alibekov manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Funk blocks a head kick by Alibekov.
#CL2#
Alibekov pushes Funk up against the cage in a clinch.
Funk is working for takedown but Alibekov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Funk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funk tries to circle away but Alibekov has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Alibekov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Funk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alibekov but Alibekov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alibekov fails with a takedown attempt.
Funk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamedali Alibekov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Funk.
Alibekov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Funk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tucker Funk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alibekov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Funk avoids it really well and circles away.
Funk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Funk shoots and misses #CL2#
and Alibekov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alibekov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Alibekov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Funk throws a right hand that misses
enabling Alibekov to counter with a crisp jab.
Funk misses with a two punch combination.
Alibekov misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Funk has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Funk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Funk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alibekov - the referee stops the clock and Funk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alibekov. Funk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funk shoots for a takedown but Alibekov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alibekov dives in and grabs Funk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funk pushes down on Alibekov's head and hops out.#CL2#
Alibekov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alibekov jumps guard but Funk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Funk wants to get back to striking at distance but Alibekov won't allow it.
#BC2#
Alibekov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Funk misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Alibekov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Funk prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Alibekov.
#BC2#
Alibekov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Funk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alibekov has a takedown stuffed.
Alibekov avoids a kick to the body.
Funk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Alibekov counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alibekov has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Alibekov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funk.#T3#
Funk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Alibekov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alibekov.
Funk tries to pull guard but Alibekov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alibekov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Funk tries to circle away but Alibekov has him pinned against the cage.
Alibekov missing with knees to the body.
Funk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alibekov has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Alibekov decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Funk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alibekov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Alibekov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Alibekov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Alibekov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Funk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alibekov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamedali Alibekov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Alibekov clinches.
Alibekov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alibekov prevents Funk from breaking the clinch.
Funk prevents the takedown attempt.
Alibekov has Funk pressed against the cage, preventing Funk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Alibekov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Alibekov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Funk slaps away a takedown attempt from Alibekov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Funk misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Funk misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Alibekov has managed to clinch.
Alibekov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alibekov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Funk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tucker Funk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohamedali Alibekov.
Funk fails to land with a series of punches.
Funk looks to land a combination but Alibekov avoids it well.
Alibekov slips a jab and a cross from Funk.
Horrible takedown attempt by Funk or perhaps it was just good defense by Alibekov, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alibekov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Funk avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Funk misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Funk gets tackled into the cage by Alibekov. Alibekov maintains the clinch.
Funk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Funk taking a breather. #BC2#
Alibekov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Funk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Funk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funk connects with a crisp jab.
Tucker Funk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Funk looks to land a combination but Alibekov avoids it well.
Funk throws a right hand that Alibekov ducks under and follows up with a left that Alibekov also avoids with ease.
Funk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Funk swinging wildly here.
Funk throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Alibekov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Funk is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Alibekov breaks the clinch.
Funk tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Alibekov counters with a shoot takedown. Funk fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Funk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alibekov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Alibekov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Funk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alibekov is stalling in the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alibekov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Funk's guard.
Alibekov not doing much here.
Funk is trying to stand back up but Alibekov is controlling him
Mohamedali Alibekov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alibekov trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tucker Funk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alibekov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamedali Alibekov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 932 Round 2
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Tarantino looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Funk!#SUB2#
Tarantino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Funk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Funk tries to escape back to his feet but Tarantino has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Funk's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Funk is tapping! Tarantino saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quintet Tarantino!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 932 Round 1
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Lord Of The Multiverse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lord Of The Multiverse slips a jab and a cross from Funk.
As Funk looks to move away, Lord Of The Multiverse throws a big counter combo but Funk just gets out of the way.#KD2#
Funk drops Lord Of The Multiverse with a beautiful combination! Lord Of The Multiverse stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Funk is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord Of The Multiverse fails to land with a series of punches.
Tucker Funk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lord Of The Multiverse.
Funk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lord Of The Multiverse.#CL#
Lord Of The Multiverse rushes Funk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Funk is looking to control Lord Of The Multiverse's arms but Lord Of The Multiverse gets an underhook and turns him. Now Funk has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Funk manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Funk gets tackled into the cage by Lord Of The Multiverse. Lord Of The Multiverse maintains the clinch. #BC#
Lord Of The Multiverse breaks from the clinch.
Funk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lord Of The Multiverse keeps the fight on the outside.
Funk throws a nice looking combination but Lord Of The Multiverse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lord Of The Multiverse throws a sloppy head kick and Funk moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Funk throws a right and a left that Lord Of The Multiverse avoids nicely. #T1#
Lord Of The Multiverse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lord Of The Multiverse misses with a head kick.
Lord Of The Multiverse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Funk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Lord Of The Multiverse clinches with his opponent.
Funk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Lord Of The Multiverse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funk swats away the attempt to clinch by Lord Of The Multiverse.
Lord Of The Multiverse throws a head kick that misses.
Lord Of The Multiverse tries to clinch up.
Funk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Funk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Funk pulls guard. #SUB2#
Funk looking for a triangle here. Lord Of The Multiverse is fighting it but it looks tight! Funk pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lord Of The Multiverse is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tucker Funk!
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