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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gonzalez dives in and scores a takedown into Navarro's guard.
Navarro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonzalez trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Navarro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gonzalez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez advances to half guard. #T1#
Navarro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Gonzalez seems to be looking for submissions.
Navarro wants to improve his position but Gonzalez is controlling well.
Gonzalez is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Navarro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gonzalez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Navarro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez trying to control from half guard but Navarro is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Gonzalez gets a double leg takedown into Navarro's guard.
Navarro wants to get back to his feet but Gonzalez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.
Navarro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez being controlled here momentarily.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Navarro's half guard.
Gonzalez content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzalez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Navarro's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Gonzalez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Gonzalez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Navarro is trying to control Gonzalez's posture but Gonzalez avoids it.
Santiago Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzalez throws a strike aimed at the side of Navarro's head but Navarro avoids it well.
Gonzalez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Navarro's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Gonzalez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Navarro, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Navarro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gonzalez lands some shots froms side control.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Navarro keeps working.
Gonzalez moves into full mount! #T2#
Navarro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonzalez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Navarro looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by Gonzalez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gonzalez looking to finish Navarro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Navarro!#ROC2#
Navarro is rocked!
Gonzalez controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Navarro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Gonzalez cracks Navarro with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Gonzalez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
White looks to land a combination but Navarro avoids it well. #CL2#
White takes the fight into the clinch.
Navarro connects with a knee to the head.
Navarro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Navarro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
White rushes Navarro and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Navarro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White throws a lazy head kick
and Navarro counters with a left and a right that stings White. #CL2#
White drives through and clinches with Navarro against the cage.
White is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
White moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
White breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Navarro forces White back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL2#
White clinches.
Navarro stalling against the cage.
White can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Navarro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White throws a combination that misses
and Navarro counters with a one-two to the body.
White looks winded!#CL#
Navarro clinches up against the cage.
Navarro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Navarro misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by White misses
and Navarro counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt.
White tries to land a leg kick but Navarro saw it coming and moves away.
White throws a series of punches but Navarro avoids them all with ease.
Navarro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but White manages to circle out of the way.
White throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Navarro counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch.
#CL#
White tries to keep at a distance but Navarro has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Navarro manages to break the clinch.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from Navarro. Navarro gets slowly back to his feet.
White swinging wildly here.
As White tries to get set, Navarro tries to push him back and clinch up but White manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Navarro forces White back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
White moves into range and clinches up with Navarro.#T3##BC#
Navarro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Navarro shoots in and gets a takedown into White's guard.
Navarro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Navarro with a flurry of punches that miss.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Navarro is controlling him.
Navarro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Navarro scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Navarro 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Navarro won't allow White to sweep him here.
Navarro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Navarro drops back looking for a leg! White is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White manages to kick Navarro off! Navarro jumps back into White's guard.
Navarro is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Navarro with a flurry of punches that miss.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Navarro content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU#
White is working an open guard so Navarro takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Navarro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Navarro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
White moves into range and clinches up with Navarro.
Navarro connects with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Navarro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Navarro moves into range and clinches up with White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
White has picked Navarro up - he's going for a ride! White dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Navarro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. White keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
White is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro displaying some good clinch control by pressing White up against the cage.#BC#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clifton Navarro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
A cross from White lands.
Navarro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Navarro persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
Tom White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Navarro clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Navarro tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
White closes the distance and pushes Navarro back into the cage.#BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
White forces Navarro back against the cage and clinches.
White has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Navarro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if White can turn it around.
Navarro has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2##BC#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Navarro closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.#BC#
Navarro breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by White misses
and Navarro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
White has managed to clinch.
White working hard to break the clinch.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Navarro has double underhooks.
Navarro effectively controlling the action here.
White wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Navarro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Navarro clinches up against the cage.
Navarro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?#T3#
Navarro stalling in the clinch.
Navarro lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Navarro forces White back against the cage and clinches.
Navarro has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch.
White throws a sloppy head kick
and Navarro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Navarro has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
#BC#
Navarro manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Navarro rushes White and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Navarro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Navarro manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Navarro, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
White working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Navarro breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Navarro moves into range and clinches up with White.#BC#
Navarro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Navarro slowing the pace effectively.
Navarro is stalling here.
Navarro gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Navarro is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Navarro for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Navarro scores a nice knee to the body.
White is trying to push Navarro away but Navarro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Navarro manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
White clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Navarro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Navarro.#CL2#
White gets a clinch. #BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Navarro moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Navarro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
White jumps guard.
Navarro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Navarro is stalling in the full guard.
Navarro looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Navarro has his hands on White's head, controlling the position.
Navarro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clifton Navarro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Navarro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
White has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Navarro is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
White has gone for a leg lock! Navarro slips out almost immediately though and dives into White's guard.#REVR#
White throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Navarro throws a big right hand that misses.
Navarro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.#SUB2#
White working for a triangle but Navarro defends it easily.
Navarro connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Navarro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Navarro is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Navarro with a nice head shot there.#SU#
Navarro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on White, up you get! #CL#
Navarro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Navarro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Navarro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
White takes an elbow to the temple.
Navarro is pushing White up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Navarro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4##BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Navarro blocks a head kick by White.
#TD#
White gets caught flat footed, as Navarro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Navarro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
Navarro stops White from standing up.
Navarro stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Tom White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Navarro drops back looking for a leg! White is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White manages to kick Navarro off! Navarro jumps back into White's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navarro lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Navarro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Navarro 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Navarro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Slovenija closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Navarro did well to prevent Slovenija getting side control.
Navarro wants to improve his position but Slovenija is controlling well.
Slovenija is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Slovenija is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Slovenija is looking to take a break and control but Navarro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Slovenija seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Slovenija is looking for submissions but instead, Navarro has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slovenija prevents Navarro from getting back to his feet.
Slovenija throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Navarro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slovenija trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Slovenija wants to get up but he can't break Navarro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slovenija seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Slovenija drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Slovenija as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Navarro screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Slovenija! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Milan Slovenija!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
A solid body kick from Pettis.
Navarro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Navarro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#KD2#
Pettis lands a left and a right that send Navarro crashing to the mat, dazed. Pettis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Navarro is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Clifton Navarro has been cut.
Pettis seems to be stalking Navarro here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Navarro drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Ano Bang Klase Kang Nilalang.?Puta Tae Ka Lang.Tapos Feeling Mo Fighter Kana Nyan?! Goddamn!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Stone throws a push kick but Navarro slaps the foot to one side.
Stone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Clifton Navarro has been cut.#TD2#
Stone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Navarro did well to prevent Stone getting side control.#ROC2#
Navarro is rocked!#SUB2#
Stone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oh Navarro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stone not doing much here.
Navarro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stone.
Navarro seems to have got his legs back now.
Navarro tries to get to full guard but Stone has control of the leg.
Stone is keen to just control but Navarro is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Navarro is defending against the submission attempts here by Stone.
Stone is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T1#
Navarro is not content to let Stone control the position.
Stone not doing much here.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard.
Navarro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stone.
Stone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Navarro keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
Navarro trying to keep a closed guard but Stone is proving a slippery customer.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stone throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Navarro counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Stone moves into the clinch.#T3#
Navarro tries to break the clinch but Stone is controlling the position. #TD2#
Stone wants the takedown. Navarro is fighting it off but Stone persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Navarro's guard against the cage.#ES#
Navarro pushes Stone off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Navarro clinches up with Stone and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Stone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Navarro uses from the top position.
Navarro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone is pulling down on Navarro's head to control his posture.
Navarro throws an elbow that misses. Stone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Navarro's guard. Nice move by Stone!#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Stone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Navarro keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro is trying to hold Stone in close to prevent damage but Stone has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clifton Navarro's cut.
That's time! Navarro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Navarro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stone to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Navarro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stone is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Navarro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Stone manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stone gets a clinch.
Navarro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Navarro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stone lands an elbow just above Navarro 's eye.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Navarro avoiding damage.
#T1#
Navarro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Navarro looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Stone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Navarro manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Stone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Navarro quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Navarro pushes Stone off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Stone
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Stone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Navarro quickly recovers to half guard.
Stone controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone stops Navarro from getting back to his feet.
Navarro tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.#T3#
Stone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stone is thwarting Navarro's attempts to control the position.
Stone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Navarro tries to get to full guard but Stone has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Stone has managed to clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Navarro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Stone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stone throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Navarro keeping his opponent close.
Navarro pushes Stone away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stone gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clifton Navarro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clifton Navarro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Stone scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Stone gets a clinch.
Navarro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Navarro struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Stone prevents Navarro from breaking the clinch.
Navarro is trying to break free.#TD2#
Stone has clasped his hands together around Navarro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stone wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Stone tries for a kimura but Navarro is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is trying to move to mount but Navarro reverses beautifully and ends up in Stone's guard. #T1#
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Navarro.
Navarro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stone pulls Navarro in close to prevent any damage.
Stone will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Navarro lands a couple of digs.
Stone is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up.
Navarro chips away with some ground and pound.
Navarro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stone trying to control the position.
Stone trying to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Navarro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Navarro 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#
Navarro 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.
Navarro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Navarro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Stone looking for a guillotine here but Navarro defends easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Navarro is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Stone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Navarro is trying to defend but Stone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Navarro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stone keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Stone keeps control of Navarro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Navarro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stone.
#BC#
Navarro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Navarro.#T4##CL#
Navarro instigates a clinch. #BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Navarro if he has to take too many more of those.
Stone looks for the body kick but Navarro saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Stone instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Stone closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Navarro manages to break the clinch.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stone but Stone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clifton Navarro.
I think Navarro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Clifton Navarro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Embamba moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Embamba pulls guard successfully.
Embamba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there.
Navarro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Navarro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Navarro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Embamba wants to sweep here but Navarro controlling him for the moment.
Navarro scoring with some ground and pound.
Embamba is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embamba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Navarro.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Navarro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Embamba looking for a guillotine here but Navarro defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro controlling from the top position. #T1#
Navarro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Embamba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Navarro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Embamba punching to the body, from the bottom.
Navarro distracts Embamba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Navarro preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Embamba has his foot on Navarro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navarro works his way back into a safe position though.
Navarro stands up over Embamba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Embamba is trying to keep Navarro in close.
Embamba thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Embamba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Navarro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Embamba controls Navarro momentarily but Navarro frees himself. #SUB2#
Embamba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Navarro defends well.
Embamba looks winded!
Navarro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Navarro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Navarro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Embamba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro throws a big right hand that misses.
Navarro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Navarro is looking to work some ground and pound but Embamba has wrist control.
Navarro lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Navarro has gone for a leg lock! Embamba slips out almost immediately though and dives into Navarro's guard.#REVB#
Navarro looking for a sweep. Not yet Navarro, not yet. #T3##ES#
Navarro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Embamba off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Navarro has Embamba up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Navarro manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Embamba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Navarro was covering up waiting for the punch and Embamba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Embamba tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard. #T4#
Navarro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Navarro looking for a sweep. Not yet Navarro, not yet.
Navarro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Embamba's guard. #REVR#
Navarro postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navarro is in close to Embamba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Embamba keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Navarro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Navarro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Embamba tries to keep at a distance but Navarro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Embamba has Navarro pressed against the cage, preventing Navarro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Embamba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Navarro's efforts to push away.
Navarro wants to break free but Embamba has control.
#BC2#
Embamba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Embamba. #SUB2#
Embamba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro wants to control but Embamba postures up.#T1#
Embamba is looking to take a break and control but Navarro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Embamba is breathing heavily.
Embamba working the ground and pound but Navarro is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Embamba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Navarro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Navarro can't do much from the bottom here.
Clifton Navarro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Embamba wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Navarro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Navarro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Navarro keeping hold of Embamba's head, controlling as best he can.
Navarro tries to get to full guard but Embamba has control of the leg.
Embamba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Navarro keeps working. #SUB2#
Embamba 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.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Embamba forces Navarro back against the cage and clinches.
Navarro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Embamba is looking to control Navarro's arms but Navarro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Embamba has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Embamba pulls Navarro into guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Navarro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Navarro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Embamba's head.
Navarro is working Embamba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Navarro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Navarro distracts Embamba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Navarro postures up in Embamba's guard and throws a big left but Embamba blocks it.
Navarro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Navarro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Navarro cracks Embamba with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Navarro controlling from the top position.
Embamba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Embamba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Navarro closes the distance and clinches.
Navarro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Embamba is defending well for now.#BC2#
Embamba manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Embamba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Navarro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Navarro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Embamba has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Embamba throws a right hand that Navarro ducks under and follows up with a left that Navarro also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Embamba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Navarro somewhat.
Embamba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Navarro closes the distance and pushes Embamba back into the cage.
Navarro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Navarro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Embamba up against the cage.
Navarro seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Navarro trying to stall but Embamba improves his position.
#TD2#
Embamba has Navarro pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Embamba pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Navarro tumbling to the mat - Embamba dives into Navarro's guard.#T2#
Embamba is looking to stand up but Navarro won't let him. #ES#
Navarro pushes Embamba off and scrambles back to his feet.
Embamba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Embamba wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Embamba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Navarro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Navarro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Embamba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Embamba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Navarro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Embamba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Embamba stops Navarro from standing up. #T3#
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Embamba from controlling successfully.
Embamba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Navarro is pulling down on Embamba's head. It's preventing any offense from Embamba, at least for the moment.
Navarro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#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.
Navarro has control of Embamba's left arm, preventing Embamba from doing any damage.
Embamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Embamba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Navarro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Embamba rushes Navarro and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Embamba.
I think Embamba 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Embamba!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Abdul Rahman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Navarro wants to improve his position but Abdul Rahman is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Abdul Rahman.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Abdul Rahman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard.
Abdul Rahman is looking to advance position but Navarro won't allow it.
Abdul Rahman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Abdul Rahman working over Navarro with some ground and pound. Navarro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Rahman is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Abdul Rahman working Navarro over with strikes.
Abdul Rahman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Navarro won't allow Abdul Rahman to pass to mount.
Abdul Rahman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Navarro wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Abdul Rahman is looking for a kimura here.
Abdul Rahman controlling the action here.
Navarro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdul Rahman.
Abdul Rahman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Abdul Rahman 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.
#T3#
Abdul Rahman throws a strike but Navarro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Abdul Rahman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Abdul Rahman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Abdul Rahman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Navarro trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Abdul Rahman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Abdul Rahman seems content to control.
Navarro trying to hold on to Abdul Rahman's head to control him but Abdul Rahman postures up.
Abdul Rahman controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdul Rahman throwing shots but Navarro is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayder Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Abdul Rahman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Navarro sprawls well initially but Abdul Rahman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Abdul Rahman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abdul Rahman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Navarro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abdul Rahman in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Abdul Rahman 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.
Navarro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdul Rahman on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Abdul Rahman is working for a submission of some sort.
Abdul Rahman controlling the action here.
Abdul Rahman uses his free foot to push down on Navarro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Navarro. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abdul Rahman controlling from the full mount.
Hayder Abdul Rahman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdul Rahman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Abdul Rahman with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#
Navarro is rocked!
Abdul Rahman postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Navarro bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Abdul Rahman and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hayder Abdul Rahman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Navarro closes the distance and clinches.
Navarro is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Navarro throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Navarro is fighting off a takedown attempt but Diaz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Navarro to the mat. Navarro regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Navarro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Navarro keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #SUB2#
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Navarro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Navarro has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Diaz controls Navarro momentarily but Navarro frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Navarro defends it easily.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Navarro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Navarro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Navarro has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Navarro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Navarro.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Navarro postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Navarro looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Navarro is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture. #T2#
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to move into half guard but instead Navarro has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB#
Navarro has gone for a leg lock! Diaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Navarro's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Navarro's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Navarro defends it well.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Navarro is defending the position. #SUB2#
Diaz trying to work for an americana but Navarro has managed to regain full guard.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.
Navarro looking to control.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Navarro working a defensive guard but Diaz manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4#
Navarro wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz trying to control the position but Navarro is working away.
Diaz moves into full mount!
Navarro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Navarro is breathing heavily.
Navarro is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Navarro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Diaz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Navarro is now in Diaz's guard. A big mistake from Diaz there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Navarro has one foot on Diaz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Diaz scores with a takedown into Navarro's guard.
Navarro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Navarro wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Navarro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Navarro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Alberto Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Navarro!
You can see the frustration on Navarro's face as Diaz controls the position.
Navarro is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB2#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diaz taking a break here but Navarro is having none of it and regains half guard.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Navarro's head.
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Navarro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Navarro.
Navarro taking shots to the head. #T4#
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Diaz looking to control but Navarro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Navarro squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Diaz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Navarro has worked his arm free - good work by Navarro!
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Navarro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Diaz has an Americana. Navarro didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Diaz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Diaz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alberto Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Navarro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson .
As Thompson looks to move away, Navarro throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Thompson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thompson lands strikes from half guard.
Navarro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Navarro is trying is best to control the position here.
Navarro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard.
Navarro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Thompson seems to be looking for submissions.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Thompson passes into side control, despite Navarro's attempt to control the position.
#SUB2#
Thompson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Navarro, who protects the arm well.
Navarro is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Navarro tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Navarro is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Navarro is trying to control Thompson 's posture but Thompson avoids it. #SUB2#
Thompson has hold of Navarro's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Navarro tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Thompson cranks the arm and Navarro screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Navarro, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stephen Thompson !
Stephen Thompson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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