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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Dextavius Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khalidov.
Dextavius Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD2#
Khalidov lands a left and a right that send Dextavius Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Khalidov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Dextavius Johnson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Darrell Dextavius Johnson has been cut.
Dextavius Johnson leaves his chin hanging out and Khalidov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dextavius Johnson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mamed Khalidov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Khalidov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ol appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ol punishes Khalidov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ol misses with a few strikes there.
Khalidov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khalidov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Khalidov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khalidov staying out of range there.
No joy there for Ol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Ol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khalidov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ol misses with a double jab.
Ol swings widly with a right hand
and Khalidov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ol thinking.
Ol feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Khalidov crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Looo Ol! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
Good body shot from Smith.
Khalidov really is a fat lump.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khalidov is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith cracks Khalidov with a nice body shot.
Smith lands a left hand.
#ROC2#Khalidov is rocked!
Smith pushes Khalidov against the cage. Smith is working some dirty boxing. Smith pushes off with a quick right hook! Khalidov goes down! Khalidov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Smith moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Smith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Khalidov thumps Barry with a low kick.#CL#
Khalidov gets tackled into the cage by Barry. Barry maintains the clinch. #TD#
Barry jumps into guard, dragging Khalidov to the mat.
#SUB#
Khalidov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Barry to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Khalidov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Barry pulls down on the head and he's put Khalidov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pat Barry! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Khalidov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bob is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Khalidov.#CL#
Bob has Khalidov up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Bob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khalidov avoids the head kick by Bob.
#CL#
Bob clinches up with Khalidov and pushes him back against the cage.
Khalidov jumps guard but Bob stands there with Khalidov around his waist. Khalidov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jim Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Khalidov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bob has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Khalidov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Bob is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Khalidov has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bob has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Khalidov taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bob doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Bob! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Khalidov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Tsering jumps into guard, dragging Khalidov to the mat.
#SUB#
Khalidov is sitting in close to Tsering's body. Tsering has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Khalidov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Khalidov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tsering.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dechen Tsering! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Khalidov throws a head kick that misses.
Boberts Jr blocks a head kick by Khalidov.
Boberts Jr throws an uppercut from hell that sends Khalidov clean off his feet! He's out cold! Boberts Jr stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimothy Boberts Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Hao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khalidov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hao.
A big right from Hao misses.
Hao misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Khalidov misses.
Khalidov misses with a takedown
and Hao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khalidov on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Khalidov checks a leg kick.#CL#
Hao moves into the clinch.
A short right from Hao.
A short right from Hao on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hao.
Khalidov looks winded!
Khalidov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao lands a right hand. #T1#
Hao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khalidov.
Hao slowing the pace effectively.
Hao just leaning against Khalidov, taking a breather.
Khalidov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Hao.
A short left from Hao.
Hao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khalidov misses with a knee strike.
Hao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khalidov backwards. #ROC#Khalidov is rocked!
Hao lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Khalidov to his knees! Hao keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giang Hao!
Giang Hao spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Khalidov with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Khalidov clinches with his opponent.
Khalidov is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidov is pushing Lee 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.
Khalidov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khalidov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khalidov smiles and moves away.
Khalidov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee leaves Khalidov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Khalidov moves into the clinch successfully.
Khalidov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Khalidov is breathing heavily.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khalidov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khalidov'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.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lee jumps guard but Khalidov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Khalidov tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Khalidov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Lee gets control of Khalidov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khalidov won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Khalidov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lee working for a triangle but Khalidov defends it easily.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nathan Lee will probably get the nod.
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#
Khalidov tries to clinch up.#CL#
Khalidov clinches up against the cage.
Khalidov stalling the fight.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khalidov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Khalidov forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Khalidov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lee jumps guard but Khalidov stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1##TD#
Khalidov has clasped his hands together around Lee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lee wants to control but Khalidov postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Khalidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee struggling a bit here.#T2#
Khalidov advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Khalidov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Khalidov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Khalidov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3##SU#
Khalidov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Khalidov throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Khalidov.
Khalidov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee is looking for the big counter here.
Khalidov tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee throws a counter combo.
Khalidov closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Khalidov pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Khalidov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khalidov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Khalidov persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Nathan Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Khalidov. Khalidov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khalidov swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
A combination from Khalidov does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Lee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Khalidov fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Khalidov.
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 Mamed Khalidov 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Khalidov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lee!
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Khalidov connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a strike from the bottom.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalidov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Khalidov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Lee is trying to control Khalidov's posture but Khalidov avoids it. #T1#
Lee tries to bench press Khalidov off him but Khalidov keeps the position.
Lee is trying to control Khalidov's posture but Khalidov avoids it.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khalidov tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a counter combo.
Mamed Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Khalidov darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.#BC#
Khalidov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khalidov throws a head kick that misses.
Khalidov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Khalidov misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khalidov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khalidov off to one side.
Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Khalidov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Khalidov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee is looking for the big counter here.
Khalidov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Khalidov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Khalidov shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Khalidov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Khalidov shoots in but no luck this time.
Khalidov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khalidov throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Khalidov fails to land the takedown.
As Khalidov backs off Lee throws a huge counter combo but Khalidov manages to avoid it all.
Khalidov misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khalidov darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Khalidov into the cage.
Lee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khalidov's efforts to push away.
Khalidov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Lee! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Khalidov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khalidov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Kulisevski rushes Khalidov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Khalidov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kulisevski is trying to keep an underhook but Khalidov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kulisevski is pressing down on Khalidov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kulisevski wants to sweep but no luck.
Khalidov is stalling in the full guard.
Khalidov wants to get up but he can't break Kulisevski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Khalidov 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.
Kulisevski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulisevski keeping full guard, as Khalidov tries to pass.
Kulisevski is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Kulisevski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kulisevski with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.#CL2#
Kulisevski has managed to clinch.
Kulisevski lands a shot to the body.
Khalidov is breathing heavily.
Kulisevski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Kulisevski.
Kulisevski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kulisevski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khalidov backwards.
Kulisevski works on Khalidov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kulisevski scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulisevski.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Kulisevski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulisevski pushes Khalidov against the cage and as Khalidov bounces back, Kulisevski cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Kulisevski follows up with more strikes but Khalidov was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kulu Kulisevski! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Logado clinches with his opponent.
Logado landing knees to the body.
Logado landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Logado connects with a knee to the head.
Khalidov is breathing heavily.
Khalidov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Logado lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Khalidov really is a fat lump.
Logado with a knee to the head.
Logado landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#KD2#
Logado drops Khalidov with a big knee straight up the middle! Khalidov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Khalidov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logado and Khalidov are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Logado throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Khalidov into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Logado knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boja Logado! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Khalidov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD2#
Khalidov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Khalidov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khalidov on the ground.
Khalidov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khalidov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov advances nicely into full mount.
Khalidov controlling from the full mount. #SU2#
Khalidov get's back to his feet.#T1#
Lee misses with a double jab
and Khalidov counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Khalidov to acknowledge the strikes.
Lee misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Khalidov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khalidov. #TD#
Lee pulls guard successfully.
Khalidov passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Khalidov is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Khalidov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lee is looking to control Khalidov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?#T2#
Khalidov passes to full mount!
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Khalidov has eaten all the pies!
Khalidov controlling the pace for now.
Lee is trying to reverse the position but instead Khalidov has taken his back - oops!
Lee is breathing heavily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T3##SUB2#
Lee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Lee right now.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Khalidov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#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.
Lee is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Khalidov is persistently looking for the submission but Lee is defending it well.
I really don't envy Lee right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Khalidov working for a choke but Lee is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidov dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khalidov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Khalidov falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nathan Lee! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
A cross from Mirkovic lands.
No luck for Khalidov with that takedown attempt.
Mirkovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Mirkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirkovic connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.#KD2#
Mirkovic cracks Khalidov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Khalidov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mirkovic finish him?
#ROC2#Khalidov 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!
Mirkovic sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Khalidov's defenses. It connects perfectly with Khalidov's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Filipo Mirkovic!
A very excited looking Filipo Mirkovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Khalidov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.#TD#
Sherman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sherman showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
Sherman stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Khalidov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Khalidov needs to keep his hands up - Sherman had a free shot at his head there.
Sherman misses with an uppercut.
Sherman cracks Khalidov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Khalidov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sherman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Khalidov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Sherman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Loaf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Khalidov did well to prevent Loaf getting side control.
Loaf seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Loaf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Loaf has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Khalidov defend it? Loaf steps over the head and cranks it - Khalidov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Loaf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harold Loaf! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Khalidov scores with a takedown into Kongo's guard.
Kongo is pulling down on Khalidov's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalidov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Khalidov trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kongo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khalidov being controlled here momentarily.
Khalidov throws a big right hand that misses.
Khalidov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Khalidov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kongo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Khalidov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kongo pulls down on the head and he's put Khalidov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anton Kongo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Khalidov throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Khalidov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Khalidov misses with a wild combination.
Jones swings for the body but Khalidov moves out of range.
Khalidov misses with a wild body shot.
Khalidov tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Khalidov doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Khalidov tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Khalidov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khalidov fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Khalidov to the ground. Jones is now in Khalidov's guard.
Khalidov wants to get back to his feet but Jones passes into half guard.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones working Khalidov over with strikes. #T1#
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Khalidov has eaten all the pies!
Jones lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones passes to side control.
Khalidov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jones presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones scoring with strikes but Khalidov is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking to finish Khalidov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Khalidov!
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Khalidov looks winded!
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Khalidov is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Khalidov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB#
Jones throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Khalidov has his hands clasped together but Jones breaks the hold and Khalidov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amos Jones! |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #9
Date: Jan 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Travis misses with a low kick as Khalidov jumps back.#TD#
Travis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khalidov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Travis wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Travis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khalidov passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Travis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Travis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khalidov trying to control from half guard but Travis is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Travis can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Khalidov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Travis tries to roll over but Khalidov keeps him under control.
Khalidov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Travis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Travis wants to get back to full guard.
Travis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khalidov is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Travis is trying to get back to full guard.
Travis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalidov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Travis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Travis actively working from the bottom here.
Khalidov really is a fat lump.
Travis is looking for a sweep. Khalidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khalidov is thwarting Travis's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Travis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khalidov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Travis is looking to stand back up but Khalidov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Travis. #T3##REVB##SUB2#
Travis looking for submissions off his back.
Travis wants to improve his position but Khalidov is controlling well.
Travis is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khalidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Travis keeps working. #T4##SUB2#
Travis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalidov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Travis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Travis is staying active underneath Khalidov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been informed that Travis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Travis looking for submissions off his back.
Travis tries to kick Khalidov off but Khalidov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Travis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalidov pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Khalidov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Travis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khalidov napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Travis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Travis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Travis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khalidov, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Travis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Travis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Khalidov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Travis but great work by Khalidov.
Travis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Khalidov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Khalidov tries to control but Travis wriggling away. #T1#
Travis has given up his back here.
Travis trying to control the hands but Khalidov breaks the grip.
Khalidov controlling well, preventing Travis from escaping the position.
Khalidov doesn't have the hooks in and Travis manages to turn into his guard.
Khalidov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Travis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khalidov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khalidov wants to get back to his feet but Travis is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Travis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Khalidov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Khalidov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Travis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Khalidov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Travis.#T2#
Travis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Travis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalidov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Travis looking for submissions off his back.
Khalidov is keen to just control but Travis is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Travis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Travis is looking to stand up but Khalidov isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Travis working for a triangle but Khalidov defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Khalidov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Travis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khalidov has managed to get both his arms back between Travis's legs - danger averted.
Khalidov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Travis's guard.
Travis looking for a sweep. Not yet Travis, not yet. #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.#SUB2#
Travis has his foot on Khalidov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khalidov works his way back into a safe position though.
Travis striking off his back but it's not causing Khalidov any problems. #SUB2#
Travis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Travis is looking for a triangle but Khalidov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Travis is looking for a triangle but Khalidov pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Travis has his foot on Khalidov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khalidov works his way back into a safe position though.
Travis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Howie Travis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Travis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khalidov has time to react.#TD2#
Travis feints and as Khalidov raises his hands in defense, Travis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khalidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Travis is one step ahead there.
Travis wants to pass the guard but Khalidov is keeping the position.
Travis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khalidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Travis is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Travis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Travis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khalidov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Travis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Khalidov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Travis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khalidov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Travis. #SUB2#
Travis is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Khalidov is defending against the submission attempts here by Travis.
Mamed Khalidov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Travis trying to mount his opponent but Khalidov defends it. #SUB2#
Travis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khalidov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Travis wants to work for an arm triangle but Khalidov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Travis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Travis is trying to control the action in half guard but Khalidov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Khalidov is defending against the submission attempts here by Travis.
#SUB2#
Travis seems to be working for a kimura but Khalidov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Travis is trying to work for a kimura but Khalidov is defending well.
#SUB2#
Travis is looking for a kimura but Khalidov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Travis to get the leverage.
Travis not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Travis seems to be looking for submissions.
Travis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Travis seems to be working for a kimura but Khalidov defends the submission attempt.
Travis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khalidov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Travis seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Travis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khalidov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Travis.
Howie Travis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Travis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Travis is looking for a kimura but Khalidov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Travis to get the leverage.
Mamed Khalidov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Travis seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howie Travis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Travis 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 William Gold scores the fight for Howie Travis!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Howie Travis!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Howie Travis!
Howie Travis wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Howie Travis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #6
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Khalidov fails with the takedown.
Khalidov is looking to clinch but Gentry is avoiding it.
Khalidov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL#
Gentry moves into the clinch.
Gentry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khalidov backwards.
Gentry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khalidov's efforts to push away.
Gentry scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Gentry scores a nice knee to the body.
Come on Gentry - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gentry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gentry for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov tries to land knees in the clinch but Gentry avoids the damage to the body.
Khalidov takes a shot to the head.
Gentry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khalidov's efforts to push away.
Gentry lands a good knee to the midsection. Khalidov won't want to take too many of those.
Khalidov looks winded!#T1#
Khalidov is working for takedown but Gentry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gentry is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gentry scores with a knee to the head.
Khalidov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gentry scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Khalidov is rocked!
Gentry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gentry stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Khalidov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gentry finish him?
Gentry manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gentry has Khalidov pressed up against the ropes in a tight Thai clinch. Khalidov is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Gentry - that's hurt Khalidov badly! Oh, another knee lands and Khalidov is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Khalidov doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Billy Gentry!
Billy Gentry bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #5
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Khalidov rushes Muzhaiev and presses him up against the ropes.
Khalidov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Muzhaiev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Khalidov regains guard immediately.
Muzhaiev content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Muzhaiev 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.
Khalidov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muzhaiev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Muzhaiev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muzhaiev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Muzhaiev landing some decent shots from guard.
Khalidov is trying to keep Muzhaiev in close.
#T1#
Muzhaiev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Muzhaiev forces his way into half guard.
Muzhaiev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Khalidov!
Muzhaiev content just to control the position here. #T2##SUB2#
Khalidov has left one of his arms exposed and Muzhaiev doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Khalidov screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Muzhaiev! |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #4
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
Karol Bedorf had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 270.2, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Mamed Khalidov was cancelled. |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #3
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Travis instigates a clinch.
Travis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khalidov tries to pull guard but Travis holds him up against the ropes and eventually Khalidov drops back down to his feet.
Khalidov tries a knee to the head but Travis blocks it.
#TD2#
Travis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Travis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khalidov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khalidov trying to keep a closed guard but Travis is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis is looking to stand up but Khalidov won't let him.
Khalidov is trying to control the position but Travis postures up.
Travis wanted to stand there but Khalidov had control of the position. #T1#
Travis with a nice head shot there.
Travis stays in close to Khalidov's body and controls the position.
Travis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Travis postures up in Khalidov's guard and throws a big left but Khalidov blocks it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Travis sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khalidov goes for a double leg but Travis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Travis continues to drive forward.
Travis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khalidov's efforts to push away.
Khalidov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Travis is defending well for now.#BC2#
Travis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Travis misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Travis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Travis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Khalidov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Travis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khalidov is staying active underneath Travis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Travis controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Travis is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Khalidov won't allow Travis to pass to mount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Khalidov tries to roll over but Travis keeps him under control.
Khalidov is breathing heavily.
Travis tries to pass to full mount but Khalidov defends it.
Khalidov is trying to control but Travis manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Travis controlling from the full mount.
Travis looking to finish Khalidov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Khalidov!#SUB2#
Travis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Khalidov is surviving well by controlling Travis's body position as best he can.
Travis is trying to control here but Khalidov has managed to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Travis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Travis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalidov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Travis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Travis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Travis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Khalidov trying to control here.
Travis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov trying to control from the bottom.
Travis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Travis content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Travis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Travis works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Travis controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Travis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khalidov looks a forlorn figure.
Travis looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Travis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Travis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Khalidov is surviving well by controlling Travis's body position as best he can. #T3#
Khalidov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Travis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Travis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Travis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Travis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Travis 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.#SUB2#
Travis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khalidov defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Travis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Travis lands with a shot to the body.
Travis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Travis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Khalidov's guard.
Travis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Travis trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Travis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Travis trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Travis controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Travis wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Khalidov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Travis misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Travis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Khalidov did well to prevent Travis getting side control.
Travis wants to get back to his feet.
Khalidov is not content to let Travis control the position.#T3#
Travis working Khalidov over with strikes. #SU2#
Travis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Khalidov to stand up. #CL2#
Travis clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Travis breaks from the clinch.
Travis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Travis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Khalidov sprawls well initially but Travis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Travis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4##SUB2#
Travis seems to be looking for submissions.
Travis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Travis there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov tries to roll over but Travis keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Travis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4##TD2#
Travis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Travis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Khalidov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Travis.
Khalidov is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Travis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Travis shoots for a takedown but Khalidov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Travis counters by moving into the clinch.
Travis prevents the takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#TD2#
Travis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khalidov uses from the top position.
Travis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Khalidov has a closed guard, preventing Travis from standing up.
Khalidov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Travis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Travis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khalidov is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Travis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Travis throws a head kick that misses
and Khalidov counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Travis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Travis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2##SU2#
Travis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Khalidov to his feet. #TD2#
Khalidov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Howie Travis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Travis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Travis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khalidov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Travis controls the pace.#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Travis.
Travis stops Khalidov from standing up.
Travis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Khalidov is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Travis stands up and waves to Khalidov to follow him. #TD2#
Travis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Khalidov sprawls well initially but Travis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Travis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Travis passes to side control. #SUB2#
Travis is trying to get an arm triangle but Khalidov is defending well.
Travis advances to full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Travis looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Travis dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Khalidov enables Travis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Khalidov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Travis looking to pass the guard.
Travis sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Travis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khalidov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Travis has managed to get both his arms back between Khalidov's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Travis 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.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Travis trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Travis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Khalidov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Travis, into his guard. #REVR#
Khalidov won't allow Travis to sweep him here. #SUB#
Khalidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Travis has his hands on Khalidov's head, controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khalidov won't allow Travis to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Travis has his foot on Khalidov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khalidov works his way back into a safe position though.
Travis wants to stand up but Khalidov is controlling him.
Khalidov stopping the sweep attempt from Travis.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Travis looking for a guillotine here but Khalidov defends easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Travis feints and as Khalidov raises his hands in defense, Travis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Travis tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalidov is retaining full guard.
Travis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Travis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Travis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Travis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Travis wants to control but Khalidov is keeping him busy.
Travis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Travis scoring with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howie Travis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Travis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Howie Travis!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Howie Travis!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Howie Travis!
Howie Travis wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #2
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Khalidov tries to clinch up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Khalidov has eaten all the pies!#CL#
Gentry has managed to clinch.
Gentry lands with a right to the head.
Khalidov avoiding damage.
Gentry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Khalidov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khalidov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Khalidov looks winded!
Gentry pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Gentry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Gentry drops Khalidov with a big knee straight up the middle! Khalidov is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Gentry closes the distance and clinches.
Gentry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Gentry. #T1#
Gentry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#KD#
Gentry drops Khalidov with a big knee straight up the middle! Khalidov is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Khalidov is rocked!#CL#
Gentry forces Khalidov back against the ropes and clinches.
Khalidov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gentry finish him?
Gentry'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.
Gentry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gentry creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Khalidov with a big uppercut! Khalidov tries to clinch up but Gentry pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Khalidov to the mat! Khalidov covers up and Gentry unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Gentry!
In his post fight interview, Billy Gentry started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #1
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Khalidov misses with a takedown attempt - Hokano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khalidov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Khalidov slips a jab and a cross from Hokano.
Khalidov tries to clinch up#KD#
and Hokano counters with a crisp one two that drops Khalidov! Hokano thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Khalidov to his feet! Khalidov is in big trouble!
Hokano cracks Khalidov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Khalidov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hokano pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Khalidov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malosi Hokano!
Malosi Hokano thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Khalidov, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Khalidov against the cage but Khalidov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khalidov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.#CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Khalidov is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Lee lands a takedown into guard.
Khalidov is looking to stand back up but Lee counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Khalidov. #REVR##SUB2#
Lee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Khalidov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Khalidov taking some punishment here, with Lee in his half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Lee decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Khalidov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khalidov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khalidov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khalidov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khalidov shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Khalidov is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Khalidov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mamed Khalidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Lee.
Khalidov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Lee looking to score a takedown here. Khalidov is defending well but Lee drives through and ends up in Khalidov's guard.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee chips away with some ground and pound.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
A close round but Nathan Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Lee drives through with a takedown into Khalidov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Lee stands up from Khalidov's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khalidov, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Khalidov on his heels. He'll look to pass Khalidov's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nathan Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khalidov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khalidov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee won't allow Khalidov to sweep him here.
Lee stays in close to Khalidov's body and controls the position.
Khalidov really is a fat lump.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Khalidov struggling a bit here.
Lee is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Khalidov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Lee is continuing to stall.
Khalidov tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lee scoring with punches and elbows.
Lee controlling from side mount.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lee is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Khalidov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khalidov manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Khalidov's guard.
Khalidov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Khalidov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Khalidov looking for submissions off his back.
Khalidov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lee manages to move to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T1#
BOOM! Lee connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Khalidov working to try and regain half guard.
Khalidov has given up his back here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lee is cranking Khalidov's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Khalidov! He's tightened the choke and Khalidov is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nathan Lee! |
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