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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Vargas closes the distance and pushes Franco back into the cage.
Vargas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Franco looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Franco is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vargas can't fight it off and eventually Franco manages to take the fight to the floor. Vargas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Vargas is keeping the position.
Vargas 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.
Franco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vargas is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco connects with a couple of short punches.
Franco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franco trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vargas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Franco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vargas throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vargas is controlling him.
Vargas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Franco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vargas.
Franco wants to stand up but Vargas is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Franco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Franco drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franco looking to pass the guard.
Vargas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Franco trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Vargas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franco's guard. #REVR#
Vargas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franco trying to control the position.
Vargas lands a couple of elbows.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vargas manages to pass to side control.
Franco is staying active underneath Vargas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Franco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vargas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vargas stops Franco from getting back to his feet.
Franco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vargas wants to stand up but Franco has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Vargas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Vargas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Vargas rushes Franco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vargas is looking to break free of the clinch but Franco has double underhooks. #TD#
Vargas pulls Franco into guard.
Vargas 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.
Franco is in close to Vargas's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Vargas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Franco is aware though and is defending well.
Franco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vargas's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vargas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Franco wants to stand up but Vargas is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Vargas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vargas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vargas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vargas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?
Vargas won't allow Franco to get back to his feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Franco is pulling down on Vargas's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Franco wants to stand and escape but Vargas is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Vargas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vargas thows a huge punch but Franco dodges it nicely.
Franco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vargas. #SUB#
Vargas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franco is just riding it out for now. Vargas eventually gives up the hold.
Franco tries to kick Vargas off but Vargas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Franco is trying is best to control the position here.
Franco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vargas. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Franco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vargas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Franco in side control, throwing shots but Vargas defends.
Vargas prevents Franco from improving position.
Franco landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vargas is trying to control Franco's posture but Franco avoids it.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vargas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Franco working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Vargas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Franco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vargas wants to control but Franco is keeping busy.
Franco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franco trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Franco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas is staying active underneath Franco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Franco is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Vargas as he works his way to full guard.
Franco is looking to advance position but Vargas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Franco is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Vargas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Vargas with shots to the head and body - Franco looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vargas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Franco is looking to improve his position but Vargas isn't that keen on the idea.
Franco trying desperately to get to his feet.
Franco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vargas with the ground and pound from mount.
Vargas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T3#
Vargas throws some wild stikes that Franco manages to avoid easily.
Franco avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vargas.
Franco is trying to escape the mount.
Sandro Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vargas throws some wild stikes that Franco manages to avoid easily.
Franco is looking to improve his position but Vargas isn't that keen on the idea.
Franco is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Franco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Franco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Franco wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vargas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vargas fails to move to back control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leif Vargas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vargas 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Vargas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Franco gets the takedown into side control.
Franco throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Franco with the ground and pound but Vargas regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franco.
Franco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Franco seems to be working for a kimura but Vargas defends the submission attempt.
Franco 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.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franco.
Franco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Franco throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Franco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
Franco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vargas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Franco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vargas punching from the bottom.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franco.
Franco misses with a head shot. Vargas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Franco controlling from the top position.
Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vargas is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Franco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vargas napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
The ground and pound from Franco seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Franco trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Franco looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vargas is avoiding damage well.
Vargas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Franco. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Franco crashes against the mat.
#T3#
Franco creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vargas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vargas parries the strikes from Franco easily there. Franco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vargas to escape.
Franco tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vargas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Franco controls the position from side control.
Vargas parries the strikes from Franco easily there. Franco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vargas to escape.
Franco postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Franco 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 Vargas's shoulder. That is not cool.
Franco working the ground and pound but Vargas is defending the strikes.
Vargas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Franco. #T4#
Franco throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Franco fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Franco shoots in and bounces Vargas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vargas really is a fat lump.
Vargas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franco throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
Franco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Franco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Franco has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vargas uses from the top position.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franco wants to stand but Vargas is controlling the position. #ES2#
Franco pushes Vargas off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Franco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Franco throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Franco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Vargas is looking to control Franco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vargas avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franco trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Vargas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franco with the ground and pound but Vargas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franco throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franco's guard. Nice move by Vargas!#REVR##T2#
Franco wants to stand and escape but Vargas is having none of it. #ES2#
Franco uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Franco fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vargas to the ground. Franco is now in Vargas's guard.
Franco throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
Franco throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vargas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pedro Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Franco wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Franco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Franco is working for a submission of some sort.
Franco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vargas keeps working. #T4#
Vargas is trying to control but can't.
Franco throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Vargas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Franco.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Franco manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vargas on his heels. He'll look to pass Vargas's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Franco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vargas was covering up waiting for the punch and Franco finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vargas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Franco gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Franco drives through with a takedown into guard.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Franco throws a strike but Vargas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vargas postures up in Franco's guard and throws a big left but Franco blocks it.
Vargas throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Franco uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Franco rushes Vargas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Franco successfully pulls guard.
#ES2#
Franco scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Franco.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco tries to score with some ground and pound. Vargas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Franco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vargas, who protects the arm well.
Franco is trying to ground and pound but Vargas uses the momentary lack of control by Franco to regain half guard.
Franco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franco. #T3#
Franco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franco.
Vargas wants to improve his position but Franco is controlling well.
Franco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pedro Franco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Franco 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.
Franco thows a huge punch but Vargas dodges it nicely.
Franco not doing much here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Franco shoots in and gets a takedown into Vargas's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leif Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franco 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Franco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Cortes looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well. #TD2#
Cortes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vargas was covering up waiting for the punch and Cortes finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Vargas pushes Cortes off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Cortes moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cortes breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Vargas tries to keep at a distance but Cortes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vargas fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Cortes is trying to trip Vargas. He has hold of a leg but Vargas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cortes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Vargas wants to sweep but no luck.
Cortes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortes tries to stand but Vargas is controlling from the bottom.
Cortes trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Cortes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cortes wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A jab from Cortes does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Leif Vargas has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cortes!
#CL#
Vargas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Cortes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Cortes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vargas did well to prevent Cortes getting side control.
Cortes is just content to waste time from the top position. Vargas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cortes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Cortes might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cortes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortes stopping the sweep attempt from Vargas.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Cortes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vargas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Cortes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vargas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cortes lands a nice forearm strike.
Vargas struggling a bit here.
Cortes landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cortes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leif Vargas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cortes misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Cortes has Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Cortes manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cortes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vargas jumps guard but Cortes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Cortes jumps guard.
Cortes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vargas's guard. #REVB#
Cortes wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cortes controls the pace.
Cortes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Cortes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Vargas is working an open guard so Cortes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Cortes drives through with a takedown into Vargas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cortes passes Vargas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cortes trying to advance position but Vargas counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Cortes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cortes pushing down on Vargas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cortes controlling the pace.
Vargas trying to hold on to Cortes's head to control him but Cortes postures up.
#T3#
Cortes wants to stand up but Vargas has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Vargas wants to control but Cortes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cortes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cortes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cortes trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Cortes passes to full mount! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vargas is looking to improve his position but Cortes isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cortes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cortes cracks Vargas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cortes with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cortes content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Cortes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cortes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leif Vargas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vargas gets tackled into the cage by Cortes. Cortes maintains the clinch.
Cortes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vargas is defending well for now.
Vargas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cortes smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Cortes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cortes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Cortes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vargas's guard.
Cortes trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Vargas trying to control here.
Cortes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cortes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cortes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cortes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vargas taking some punishment here, with Cortes in his half guard. #SUB2#
Cortes seems to be working for a kimura but Vargas defends the submission attempt.
Cortes trying to control from Vargas's half guard. Vargas has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Cortes wanted to stand there but Vargas had control of the position.
Cortes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cortes trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vargas keeping full guard, as Cortes tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Cortes gets tackled into the cage by Vargas. Vargas maintains the clinch.
Cortes tries a body shot but Vargas blocks it.
#TD2#
Cortes pulls guard.
Cortes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Cortes has his foot on Vargas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vargas works his way back into a safe position though.
Leif Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julio Cortes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cortes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cortes 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cortes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Rudolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Vargas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vargas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Rudolf closes the distance and pushes Vargas back into the cage.#TD2#
Rudolf ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rudolf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Rudolf throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vargas escapes and throws Rudolf's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Vargas in side control, throwing shots but Rudolf defends.
Vargas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rudolf tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vargas 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.
Rudolf avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vargas.
Rudolf parries the strikes from Vargas easily there. Vargas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rudolf to escape.
#T1#
Vargas landing strikes.
Vargas working the ground and pound from side control.
Vargas working the body and head with strikes.
Rudolf tries to bench press Vargas off him but Vargas keeps the position.
Vargas in side control, throwing shots but Rudolf defends.
Vargas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rudolf wants to get back to his feet but Vargas drags him back down.
Rudolf tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Vargas easily slips into full mount!
Vargas with good strikes from the mount here!
Rudolf is trying desperately to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Vargas working for a submission but Rudolf is keeping him at bay.
Vargas dominating with strikes here.
Vargas is landing with some decent strikes but Rudolf is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rudolf tries to lock up and control but Vargas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rudolf is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rudolf is trying desperately to improve position.
Rudolf's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T3#
Rudolf takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rudolf is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rudolf wants to hold on but Vargas pushes him away.
Vargas with the ground and pound from mount.
Vargas dominating with strikes here.
Vargas avoids the attempt from Rudolf to control.
Rudolf tries to reverse the position but Vargas maintains control.
Rudolf looks winded!
Vargas is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Rudolf throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Vargas landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rudolf is in a horrible position here. Vargas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vargas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rudolf hang on?
Vargas looking to finish Rudolf with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rudolf!
Vargas landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Rudolf is rocked!#SUB#
Vargas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rudolf has worked his arm free - good work by Rudolf!
Vargas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rudolf to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Vargas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vargas enables Rudolf to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vargas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vargas 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.
Rudolf wanted to stand there but Vargas had control of the position.
Vargas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rudolf trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Rudolf looking to sit in guard and control but Vargas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rudolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vargas. #T1#
Rudolf wants to improve his position but instead Vargas has moved into half guard.
Vargas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rudolf trying to control from the bottom.
Rudolf tries to get to full guard but Vargas has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Vargas.
Vargas slips a nice elbow through Rudolf's hands, connecting with Rudolf's forehead.
Vargas lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Vargas is trying to work for a kimura but Rudolf is defending well.
#T2##SUB#
Vargas is working for a kimura but Rudolf is defending it quite comfortably.
Vargas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rudolf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rudolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vargas throws an elbow that misses. Rudolf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vargas's guard. Nice move by Rudolf!#REVB#
Rudolf is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3##SUB#
Rudolf stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Vargas throws up his legs and catches Rudolf in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Rudolf tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Vargas! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leif Vargas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Vargas has MIles up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Vargas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Vargas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing MIles from controlling successfully.
MIles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MIles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MIles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MIles content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
MIles gets full guard.#T1#
Vargas won't allow MIles to sweep him here.
MIles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Vargas wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of MIles's closed guard. He's half up but MIles has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! MIles pivots and extends the arm, Vargas falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by MIles! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike MIles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Vargas moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Vargas to work.
Lakhel is trying to break free.
Lakhel being controlled against the cage.
Lakhel wants to get back to striking at distance but Vargas won't allow it.
#TD#
Vargas jumps guard and drags Lakhel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Lakhel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vargas dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Vargas really is a fat lump.
Vargas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas working some strikes from top position.
Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vargas stopping the sweep attempt from Lakhel.#T1#
Vargas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lakhel looks winded!
Vargas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lakhel's head.
Vargas landing with the ground and pound.
Vargas with a nice head shot there.
Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lakhel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vargas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vargas is working Lakhel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vargas is in close to Lakhel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vargas postures up in Lakhel's guard and throws a big left but Lakhel blocks it.
Vargas scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Lakhel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas landing with the ground and pound.
Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vargas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lakhel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vargas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vargas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lakhel's head.#ROC#
Lakhel is rocked!#SUB2#
Vargas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lakhel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vargas has managed to get both his arms back between Lakhel's legs - danger averted.
Vargas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lakhel is still in real trouble! Can Vargas finish him?#T3#
Vargas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vargas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vargas lands a couple of elbows.
Vargas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vargas chips away with some ground and pound.
Vargas works over Lakhel with some ground and pound from guard.
Vargas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vargas stands up over Lakhel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vargas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vargas postures up and lands a big shot to Lakhel's brow. #T4#
Vargas throwing strikes from guard but Lakhel blocks nicely.
Vargas is working Lakhel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vargas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lakhel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vargas.
Vargas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vargas preventing the sweep.
Vargas is looking to work some ground and pound but Lakhel has wrist control.
Vargas lands a couple of digs.
Vargas chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Vargas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vargas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vargas takes a swing at Lakhel's ribcage but misses.
Lakhel wants to counter with a clinch but Vargas pushes him away.#CL#
Vargas moves into range and clinches up with Lakhel.
Lakhel seems to have recovered his senses.
Vargas is trying to pull guard but Lakhel has him pressed against the cage.
Vargas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lakhel just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leif Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vargas stalling in the clinch but Lakhel improves position.
Vargas keeps control of Lakhel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vargas fails to pull guard.
Lakhel is breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Lakhel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Lakhel tries to keep at a distance but Vargas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vargas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lakhel smiles and moves away.
Vargas has a takedown stuffed.
Lakhel throws a counter combo.#CL#
Vargas moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Vargas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vargas prevents Lakhel from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Vargas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vargas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Vargas working for submissions but it's allowed Lakhel to get to half guard.
Vargas is looking for a sweep. Lakhel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Lakhel is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lakhel is looking to advance position but Vargas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Vargas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Vargas.
BOOM! Vargas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vargas landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Vargas.#T4#
Vargas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lakhel's face.
Vargas unloading with bombs!
Vargas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lakhel tries to hold on but Vargas pushes him away.
Vargas lands a nice shot to the head.
Lakhel is in a horrible position here. Vargas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Vargas is working for a guillotine from mount but Lakhel frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Vargas dominated that second round.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Vargas has closed the distance and engaged Lakhel in a clinch.
#BC#
Vargas manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Vargas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lakhel tries to break the clinch but Vargas is controlling the position. #BC#
Vargas manages to break the clinch.
Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lakhel moves away.#CL#
Lakhel gets tackled into the cage by Vargas. Vargas maintains the clinch.
Lakhel has had enough of the clinch but Vargas keeps him there for the moment.
Lakhel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Lakhel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas misses with a takedown attempt - Lakhel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lakhel with the counter takedown but Vargas avoids it easily.#T1##TD#
Vargas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vargas showed some decent athleticism there.
Lakhel trying to control from the bottom.
Vargas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vargas missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Lakhel trying to hold on to Vargas's head to control him but Vargas postures up.
Nice strikes from Vargas there.
Vargas working the head and body with strikes.
Vargas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Vargas.
Vargas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vargas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vargas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Vargas working over Lakhel with some ground and pound. Lakhel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vargas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vargas lands strikes from half guard.
Lakhel has hold of Vargas's hands but Vargas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lakhel trying to control here.
Vargas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lakhel can do to turn this around?
Vargas prevents Lakhel from standing back up.
Vargas working over Lakhel with some ground and pound. Lakhel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Vargas. #T4#
Vargas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vargas working Lakhel over with strikes.
Lakhel tries to roll over but Vargas keeps him under control.
Vargas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vargas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Vargas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vargas lands a nice short elbow.
Vargas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leif Vargas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vargas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Vargas!
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