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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Gargiullo throws out a leg kick but Moitas moves out of range and Gargiullo only half commits. #CL#
Gargiullo has closed the distance and engaged Moitas in a clinch.
Moitas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moitas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gargiullo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gargiullo just leaning against Moitas, taking a breather.
Gargiullo is trying to break the clinch but Moitas has him pressed against the cage.
Gargiullo stops a takedown attempt from Moitas.
Moitas 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.
Moitas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gianni Gargiullo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Moitas.
Moitas working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moitas is trying to break the clinch but Gargiullo is controlling him.
The referee calls for Gargiullo to work.
Moitas is trying to break free.#T1#
A short left from Moitas.
Moitas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gargiullo has had enough of the clinch but Moitas keeps him there for the moment.
Gargiullo wants to break free but Moitas has control.
Gargiullo is trying to break the clinch but Moitas has him pressed against the cage.
Moitas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gargiullo's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Moitas.
Moitas tries to pull guard but Gargiullo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gargiullo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gargiullo.
Gargiullo keeps control of Moitas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gargiullo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Moitas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moitas wants a takedown but no success here.
Gargiullo tries to pull guard but Moitas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gargiullo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gargiullo. #CUT#
It looks like Tiago Moitas has been cut.
Gargiullo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moitas has him pressed against the cage.
Gargiullo is trying to push Moitas away but Moitas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gargiullo can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Moitas jumps guard but Gargiullo stands there with Moitas around his waist. Moitas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gargiullo lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Gargiullo blocks a body shot from Moitas. #TD2#
Moitas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gargiullo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moitas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gargiullo throwing strikes but missing.
Moitas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gargiullo advances position into side control!
Moitas prevents Gargiullo from moving into mount.
Gargiullo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Gargiullo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB#
Gargiullo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gargiullo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A control attempt from Moitas but he's now mounted!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gargiullo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gargiullo thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Gargiullo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiago Moitas'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.
#R2##CL#
Gargiullo moves into range and clinches up with Moitas.
Moitas has Gargiullo pressed against the cage, preventing Gargiullo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Gargiullo.
Gargiullo tries for a takedown but Moitas manages to get underhooks.
Moitas jumps guard but Gargiullo stands there with Moitas around his waist. Moitas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gargiullo tries to break free but Moitas pushes him back against the cage.
Gargiullo jumps guard but Moitas stands there with Gargiullo around his waist. Gargiullo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gargiullo is struggling to control the position.
Moitas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gargiullo just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Moitas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gargiullo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gargiullo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moitas backs up against the cage.
Gianni Gargiullo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gargiullo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianni Gargiullo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moitas.#CL#
Gargiullo rushes Moitas and presses him up against the cage.
Moitas stalling in the clinch but Gargiullo improves position.
Moitas working hard to break the clinch.
Moitas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gargiullo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moitas throws a wild body kick that Gargiullo sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Moitas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moitas doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gargiullo counter with a right hand.
Moitas is breathing heavily.
Gargiullo misses with a low kick.
Gargiullo throws a right and a left that Moitas avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gargiullo misses with a wild combination.
Gargiullo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moitas defends it nicely.
Moitas tries to clinch there but Gargiullo circles away.
Moitas walks into a stiff left hand from Gargiullo.
Gargiullo shoots for a double leg takedown but Moitas sprawls well. He's pushed Gargiullo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moitas is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Gargiullo rushes Moitas and presses him up against the cage.
Gianni Gargiullo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Moitas tries to pull guard but Gargiullo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moitas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gargiullo smiles and moves away.
Gianni Gargiullo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gargiullo closes the distance and pushes Moitas back into the cage.
Gargiullo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moitas can do to turn this around?
Gargiullo is trying to force a seperation but Moitas has the dominant position.
Moitas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moitas throws an elbow but it misses.
Gargiullo is trying to push Moitas away but Moitas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moitas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gargiullo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moitas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Moitas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gargiullo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Gargiullo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gargiullo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Moitas wants to pass the guard but Gargiullo is keeping the position.
Gargiullo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moitas's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gargiullo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Moitas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gargiullo 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 Moitas.
Gargiullo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gargiullo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Moitas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Gargiullo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiago Moitas's cut.
That's time! Gargiullo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Moitas checks a low kick from Gargiullo.
Moitas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moitas fakes the leg kick and cracks Gargiullo in the body.
Moitas is looking to clinch but Gargiullo is avoiding it.
#CL#
Gargiullo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moitas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moitas taking a breather.
Moitas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gargiullo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moitas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gargiullo smiles and moves away.
Gianni Gargiullo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Moitas.
Gargiullo shoots in for a double leg but Moitas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moitas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gargiullo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moitas avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Gargiullo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moitas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gargiullo misses with a body kick.
Gargiullo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moitas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gargiullo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moitas circles away.
Gargiullo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moitas is looking to clinch but Gargiullo is avoiding it.
Moitas fails with the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Gargiullo.
Moitas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moitas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gargiullo.#T2#
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!
Gargiullo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gargiullo fails with the takedown.
Gargiullo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moitas tries for a takedown but Gargiullo circles away easily
and Gargiullo counters with a nice body shot.
Gargiullo lands with a shot to the body.
Gargiullo looks to land a combination but Moitas avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Moitas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Gargiullo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moitas trying to stall but Gargiullo improves his position.
Gargiullo tries to pull guard but Moitas holds him up against the cage and eventually Gargiullo drops back down to his feet.
#T3##BC2#
Moitas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gargiullo has Moitas up against the cage in a clinch.
Gargiullo'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.
Gargiullo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moitas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gargiullo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Gargiullo wants to get back to striking at distance but Moitas won't allow it.
Gargiullo is looking to break free of the clinch but Moitas has double underhooks.
Gargiullo is trying to break the clinch but Moitas has him pressed against the cage.
Gargiullo fails to pull guard.
Gargiullo blocks a body shot from Moitas.
Moitas tries to pull guard but Gargiullo holds him up against the cage and eventually Moitas drops back down to his feet.
Moitas tries to pull guard but Gargiullo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Gargiullo successfully pulls guard.
Tiago Moitas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gianni Gargiullo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moitas won't allow Gargiullo to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Gargiullo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gargiullo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Gargiullo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Men closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Moitas gets control of Men's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moitas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Moitas is looking for a triangle but Men pushes his legs off easily.
Men showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moitas trying to keep a closed guard but Men is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Men decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moitas, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moitas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moitas shoots in looking for a takedown. Men tries to sprawl out of it but Moitas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Men manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Men changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1##CL#
Men clinches up with Moitas and pushes him back against the cage.
Men is pushing Moitas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Men manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Men darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Men controlling the action here.
Moitas tries to roll over but Men keeps him under control.#T2#
Men is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Men tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Moitas trying to control here.
Men throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Men not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moitas wants to control the action here but instead Men manages to pass to full mount!
Men scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Men with shots to the head and body - Moitas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Moitas is bucking up trying to escape but Men cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Men lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Men controlling from the full mount.
Men has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moitas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Men controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moitas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Men controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nivea Men dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Men shoots in and gets a takedown into Moitas's guard.
Moitas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Men manages to pass to side control.
Moitas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Men. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB#
Still in half guard, Men seems content to control.
Nivea Men overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moitas is trying to get back to full guard.
Moitas wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Men with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Moitas wants to control but Men is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Men there.
Men working Moitas over with strikes.
Men is thwarting Moitas's attempts to control the position.
Men uses his free foot to push down on Moitas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moitas.
Men looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Moitas is trying to reverse the position but instead Men has taken his back - oops!
Men biding his time, looking for the opening.
Men is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moitas can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Men is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Moitas is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nivea Men!
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