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Event:
TGC 10: Triple Threat
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Crane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abueva.#TD#
Crane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Abueva!#SUB#
Crane is working to tighten his grip on Abueva's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Abueva has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Crane is really squeezing tight and eventually Abueva passes out! Crane breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Crane!
Frank Crane retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Frank Crane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Abueva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lacquio.
Lacquio misses with a takedown
and Lacquio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abueva swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Lacquio counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Abueva manages to break the clinch.
Lacquio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Lacquio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacquio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abueva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abueva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacquio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abueva circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lacquio. #T1#
Lacquio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abueva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lacquio defending well as Abueva loads up on a big left hand.
Abueva throws the left hand but Lacquio avoids the punch easily.
Abueva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lacquio.
Abueva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lacquio's head backwards.
Lacquio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Abueva misses the target.
Lacquio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abueva defends it nicely.
Abueva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Lacquio misses
letting Abueva counter with a right hand. #T2#
Abueva throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Lacquio moves into range and clinches up with Abueva.
A short left from Abueva.
Abueva misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Abueva manages to break the clinch.
Lacquio misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Abueva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lacquio.
Richard Lacquio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abueva misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacquio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Lacquio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abueva moves away.
Lacquio throws a right and a left that Abueva avoids nicely.
Lacquio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abueva avoids it really well and circles away.
Abueva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lacquio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abueva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacquio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacquio tries to clinch but Abueva moves out of range.
Abueva's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abueva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abueva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lacquio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Abueva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abueva throws a shot from downtown. Lacquio moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Lacquio has a takedown stuffed.
Lacquio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Abueva there.
Lacquio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abueva.
Abueva throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacquio.
Lacquio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abueva sprawls well. Abueva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lacquio gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Abueva dominated that round.
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#
Lacquio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abueva throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Lacquio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacquio tries to clinch but Abueva moves out of range.
Lacquio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calvin Abueva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abueva misses with a series of wild punches.
Abueva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lacquio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abueva but Abueva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lacquio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abueva's waist but Abueva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lacquio off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacquio is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abueva! But no joy.
Richard Lacquio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lacquio shoots and misses
and Abueva counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Lacquio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacquio is looking to clinch but Abueva is avoiding it.
Lacquio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abueva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Lacquio fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abueva misses with a hook. Lacquio ducked under it nicely.
Lacquio shoots for a takedown but Abueva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lacquio tries to clinch
and Abueva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lacquio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abueva throws out the jab.
Lacquio looks to clinch
and Abueva counters with a three punch combo that has Lacquio backing up. Lacquio nods at Abueva to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lacquio is defended easily by Abueva.
Some wild striking there from Abueva.
#T2#
Abueva avoids the head kick by Lacquio.
Lacquio misses with a takedown attempt
and Abueva counters with a straight right hand.
Abueva misses with a looping right.
Lacquio is looking for a counter combo.
Lacquio has his takedown stuffed
and Abueva counters with a left and a right that stings Lacquio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abueva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacquio.
Calvin Abueva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lacquio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abueva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abueva misses with a looping right.#T3#
Lacquio throws a sloppy head kick
and Abueva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abueva throws the left hand but Lacquio avoids the punch easily.
Abueva stuffs the takedown.
Abueva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lacquio tries for a takedown but Abueva circles away easily
and Abueva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lacquio shoots in but Abueva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lacquio moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacquio shoots for a double leg takedown but Abueva sprawls well. He's pushed Lacquio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abueva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abueva looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Abueva just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacquio slips a straight right by Abueva.
Abueva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lacquio.
Lacquio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacquio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abueva.
A telegraphed right hand from Abueva misses the target.
Lacquio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lacquio shoots in and drives through. Abueva sprawls well.
Lacquio fails with the takedown
and Abueva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Abueva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lacquio moves out of range as Abueva strikes.
Lacquio misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Abueva to counter with a crisp jab.
Lacquio has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Abueva misses.
Nice defenses there by Lacquio.
Lacquio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacquio moves in looking to clinch but Abueva pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacquio tries to clinch but Abueva moves away
and Abueva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lacquio fails with the takedown
and Abueva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Lacquio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Abueva throws a shot to the body.
Lacquio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abueva counters with a straight right hand.
Lacquio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abueva was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacquio.
Abueva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacquio.
Lacquio shoots and misses
enabling Abueva to counter with a crisp jab.
Abueva jabs at Lacquio's body.
Lacquio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good shot there by Abueva.
Abueva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abueva throws an overhand right that lands on Lacquio's shoulder, as Lacquio tries to avoid the shot.
Abueva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lacquio momentarily.
#T2#
Abueva swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacquio.
Abueva looks to land a left hand but Lacquio moved out of range nicely.
Lacquio tries to counter by clinching up but Abueva breaks away and moves out of range.
Lacquio slips under a jab.
Lacquio fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lacquio fails with the takedown.
Abueva looks to throw the jab but Lacquio is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacquio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abueva.
Abueva just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3##CL#
Lacquio moves into the clinch successfully.
Lacquio is trying to maintain a safe position but Abueva gets an underhook and turns Lacquio into the cage.
Lacquio tries to pull guard but Abueva won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacquio.
Lacquio wants to get back to striking at distance but Abueva won't allow it.
Abueva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abueva misses with some punches.
Lacquio working hard to break the clinch.
Abueva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abueva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abueva misses with a punch on the inside.
Abueva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abueva can't find room to land a body shot as Lacquio controls the action.
Abueva has a couple of punches blocked by Lacquio.
Abueva misses with some punches.
Calvin Abueva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Lacquio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abueva just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abueva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abueva tries to work over Lacquio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacquio wants to stall.
#TD#
Lacquio pulls guard successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lacquio working a defensive guard but Abueva manages to pass into side control anyway.
Richard Lacquio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lacquio wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Abueva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abueva 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Abueva!
During a confident post fight interview, Calvin Abueva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Birch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abueva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Birch misses with a takedown attempt
and Birch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Birch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abueva as he avoids it easily.
Calvin Abueva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Birch.
Birch ducks under a wild hook from Abueva.
Birch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abueva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Birch tries for a takedown but Abueva circles away easily
and Abueva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tom Birch has been cut.
Birch tries for a takedown but Abueva circles away easily
and Abueva counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birch shoots and misses
and Birch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Birch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abueva counters with a nice uppercut.
Abueva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Birch has his takedown stuffed
and Abueva counters with a straight right hand.
Birch fails with the takedown
and Abueva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abueva swinging wildly here.
Birch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Birch misses with a shot to the body
and Abueva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Birch tries for a takedown but Abueva circles away easily
and Abueva counters with a stiff right hand.
Birch looks winded!
Abueva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Birch misses with a takedown
and Abueva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abueva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Abueva thuds his right hand into Birch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Birch misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Abueva to counter with a crisp jab.
Abueva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abueva feints a jab promting Birch to slip. Abueva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Birch slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Tom Birch's cut even more.
Abueva connects with a right hand. Birch shakes it off.
Abueva cracks Birch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abueva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Birch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abueva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Birch has his takedown stuffed
and Abueva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Birch is rocked!
Abueva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Abueva lands a jab to Birch's midsection.
Abueva cracks Birch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
The cut above Tom Birch's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Birch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Abueva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abueva lands with a straight right. Birch didn't see that one coming.
Birch is still on wobbly legs! Can Abueva finish him?
Calvin Abueva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abueva drops Birch with a straight right hand, right on the button! Abueva follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Abueva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Abueva looks to land a right hand but Lacquio moved out of range.
Lacquio shoots and misses
and Lacquio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Abueva misses.
Abueva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacquio throws a sloppy head kick
and Abueva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abueva misses with a hook
and Lacquio counters with a nice uppercut.
Abueva stuffs the takedown.
A big right from Abueva misses.
A jab from Abueva misses.
Lacquio shoots in for a takedown but Abueva shows good takedown defense.
Calvin Abueva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Lacquio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abueva takes one on the button.
Lacquio shoots and misses
and Abueva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lacquio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacquio fails with the takedown
and Abueva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Lacquio defending well as Abueva loads up on a big left hand.
Lacquio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abueva defends it well.#CL2#
Lacquio gets a clinch.
Abueva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abueva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lacquio backwards.
Abueva misses with some punches.
Abueva misses with some punches.
Abueva working aggressively here.
Abueva misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Abueva fails to land.
Abueva has a couple of punches blocked by Lacquio.
Lacquio tries to break free but Abueva pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Abueva fails to land.
Abueva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lacquio.
Abueva throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacquio. #T2##TD2#
Lacquio manages to pull guard.
Lacquio tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Lacquio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abueva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lacquio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lacquio 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.
Lacquio keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Lacquio wants to hit a switch here but Abueva passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lacquio there!
Lacquio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Abueva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lacquio defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Abueva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Abueva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abueva keeping moving, preventing Lacquio from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lacquio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lacquio stopping the sweep attempt from Abueva.#SUB#
Abueva working for submissions but it's allowed Lacquio to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Abueva looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Lacquio. #SUB#
Abueva actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Abueva dominated that round.
That's time! Abueva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Abueva stuffs the takedown attempt from Lacquio. Lacquio gets slowly back to his feet.
Abueva throwing a counter right hand but Lacquio manages to avoid it.
Lacquio misses with a takedown
and Abueva counters with a nice uppercut.
Lacquio moves out of range as Abueva strikes.
Lacquio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lacquio throws a combination that misses
and Abueva counters with a stiff right hand.
Abueva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lacquio can do to turn this around?
Lacquio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abueva tries to avoid it but Lacquio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abueva to the ground. Abueva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abueva is looking for a counter combo.
Calvin Abueva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Lacquio.
Lacquio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abueva counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacquio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abueva tries to avoid it but Lacquio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abueva to the ground. Abueva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richard Lacquio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lacquio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abueva.
Lacquio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacquio fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Lacquio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lacquio fails with a takedown attempt.
Abueva punishes Lacquio's body with a nice straight punch.
Lacquio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abueva.
Lacquio dives in and grabs Abueva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abueva pushes down on Lacquio's head and hops out.
Lacquio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abueva.
Lacquio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abueva slaps away a takedown attempt from Lacquio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lacquio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abueva.
#T2#
Lacquio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No luck for Lacquio with that takedown attempt.
Abueva thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Abueva misses.
Lacquio with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Abueva to counter with a crisp jab.
Abueva fails to land with a series of punches.
Abueva misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Lacquio has managed to clinch.
Abueva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abueva lands an uppercut.
Abueva misses with the head strike.
Abueva throws a head punch that misses.
Abueva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Lacquio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abueva has him pressed against the cage.
Abueva swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacquio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abueva misses with some punches.
Abueva struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacquio controls his hands.
Abueva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abueva.
Abueva throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacquio.
Abueva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abueva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lacquio blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abueva.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abueva.
Abueva lands a shoulder strike.
Lacquio is trying to pull guard but Abueva has him pressed against the cage.
Abueva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Lacquio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lacquio tries to pull guard but Abueva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lacquio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Lacquio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lacquio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abueva.
Lacquio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abueva circles away.
Abueva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lacquio tries to land a body kick
and Abueva counters with a nice uppercut.
Abueva misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Lacquio moves into range and clinches up with Abueva.
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!
Abueva throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacquio.
Lacquio wants to break free but Abueva has control.
Lacquio tries to pull guard but Abueva holds him up against the cage and eventually Lacquio drops back down to his feet.
Abueva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abueva works on Lacquio's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Abueva dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lacquio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abueva.
Abueva scores with a punch to the head.
Lacquio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abueva defends well and Lacquio ends up having to push Abueva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Abueva throws out a loose jab but Lacquio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calvin Abueva is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Lacquio moves into range and clinches up with Abueva.
Abueva misses with the head strike.
Lacquio takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abueva misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Abueva - that landed with a thud.
Lacquio prevents a body shot from Abueva.
Calvin Abueva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lacquio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abueva to keep the fight standing.
Abueva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abueva lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Abueva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Abueva fails to land.
Abueva throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacquio.
Abueva swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacquio uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Lacquio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Abueva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abueva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Abueva preventing the sweep.
Lacquio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lacquio working a defensive guard but Abueva passes into half guard.
Abueva working Lacquio over with strikes. #T2#
Abueva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lacquio is looking to improve his position.
Lacquio trying to control from the bottom.
Richard Lacquio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lacquio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abueva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lacquio throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Abueva manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Lacquio is trying to work for a sweep but Abueva has mounted him!
Lacquio wants to hold on but Abueva pushes him away.
Abueva cracks Lacquio with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Abueva landing shots from mount.
Lacquio tries to hold on but Abueva postures up.
Abueva lands a nice shot to the head.
Calvin Abueva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Lacquio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lacquio regains half guard.
Lacquio wants to sweep but Abueva has passed to side control!
Lacquio can't do much from the bottom here.
Richard Lacquio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abueva happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Abueva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abueva 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Abueva!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 739 Round 3
Date: Mar 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Birch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abueva counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Abueva closes the distance and clinches.
Birch tries to pull guard but Abueva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Abueva.
Abueva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Abueva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abueva pushes Birch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birch is trying to pull guard but Abueva has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Birch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Abueva.
Birch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abueva lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abueva.
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!
Abueva lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Birch gets control of Abueva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Birch will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Abueva wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Birch's closed guard. He's half up but Birch has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Birch pivots and extends the arm, Abueva falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Birch! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Birch!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 739 Round 2
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Donaldson looks for a takedown but Abueva sprawls well.
Donaldson fails with a takedown attempt.
Abueva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donaldson darts in looking for a takedown but Abueva gets double underhooks and turns Donaldson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dory Donaldson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abueva throws a hook to the side of Donaldson's head but Donaldson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Donaldson darts in and clinches Abueva up against the cage.
Abueva misses with a punch on the inside.
Abueva tries to throw a body punch but Donaldson avoids it by throwing Abueva back against the cage.
Donaldson tries to stall but Abueva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abueva misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abueva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donaldson backwards.
Donaldson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donaldson is trying to drag Abueva to the mat but Abueva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abueva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Donaldson blocking some punches.
Donaldson wants to stall.
Abueva misses with some punches.
Abueva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abueva throws a head punch that misses.
Donaldson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abueva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abueva swings wildly with an uppercut but Donaldson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Abueva.
Abueva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abueva lands with a short shot to the head.
Abueva throws a head punch that misses.
Donaldson missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Abueva.
Donaldson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abueva.
Abueva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Abueva lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donaldson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abueva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abueva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Donaldson is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abueva.
Oh Donaldson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donaldson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abueva creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Donaldson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Donaldson drops to his knees and Abueva pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Abueva!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 739 Round 1
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Abueva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abueva.#CUT#
It looks like Henry Williams has been cut.
Abueva throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams motions for Abueva to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abueva tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abueva misses the shot to the body.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abueva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Williams gets a clinch.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams is working for takedown but Abueva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams working aggressively here.
Abueva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abueva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abueva prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Abueva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abueva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Calvin Abueva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abueva to keep the fight standing.
Abueva is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abueva down to the mat. Abueva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abueva scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1##CL#
Abueva rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Abueva.
Abueva lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abueva.
Abueva pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abueva.
Abueva lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Abueva finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abueva.
Abueva scores with a shoulder strike.
Abueva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abueva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abueva pushes Williams against the cage. Abueva is working some dirty boxing. Abueva pushes off with a quick right hook! Williams goes down! Williams tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Abueva moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Abueva!
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