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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Putin instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramirez.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Putin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin prevents Ramirez from breaking the clinch.
Ramirez jumps guard but Putin stands there with Ramirez around his waist. Ramirez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
Conrad Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Putin looks to move away, Ramirez throws a big counter combo but Putin just gets out of the way.
Putin drops Ramirez with a straight right hand, right on the button! Putin 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 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Putin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lennox Zelaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zelaya has Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramirez working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Zelaya jumps guard and drags Ramirez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramirez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Zelaya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelaya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramirez chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramirez landing with the ground and pound.
Ramirez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramirez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zelaya's head.
Ramirez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zelaya's guard.
Zelaya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Zelaya.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez with a nice head shot there.
Ramirez landing with the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zelaya holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zelaya can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ramirez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Zelaya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramirez is aware though and is defending well.
Ramirez 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.
Zelaya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Ramirez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zelaya's head.
Zelaya looking to control.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Zelaya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zelaya has momentary wrist control but Ramirez slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramirez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ramirez is working Zelaya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ramirez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ramirez throws a big elbow that misses.
Zelaya looking to control.
Ramirez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramirez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!#ES2#
Zelaya pushes Ramirez off and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Zelaya delivers a nice body kick.
Zelaya looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zelaya.
Ramirez throws a big counter combination but Zelaya scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zelaya throws a leg kick but Ramirez checks it.
Zelaya misses with a kick to the body.
Zelaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramirez circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramirez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ramirez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4##CL2#
Zelaya moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramirez can't break the clinch.
Ramirez is trying to break the clinch but Zelaya has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirez tries to break free but Zelaya pushes him back against the cage.
Zelaya stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Zelaya breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Zelaya.
Ramirez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zelaya avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Woodrow Ramirez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Zelaya clinches.
Ramirez is trying to pull guard but Zelaya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zelaya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramirez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zelaya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramirez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zelaya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramirez's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelaya is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramirez is defending well.
Woodrow Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennox Zelaya.#BC#
Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramirez takes a swing at Zelaya's ribcage but misses.
Zelaya doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez is looking to counter the offense by Zelaya and move into the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Zelaya shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zelaya showed some decent athleticism there.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zelaya is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Zelaya won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ramirez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramirez tries to strike from the bottom.
Zelaya won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Zelaya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB#
Ramirez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zelaya looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Ramirez is trying to keep Zelaya in close.
Ramirez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zelaya wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zelaya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zelaya throws a right and a left that Ramirez avoids nicely.
No luck for Zelaya with that takedown attempt. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zelaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zelaya misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Ramirez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zelaya is breathing heavily.
Ramirez is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ramirez jumps into guard, dragging Zelaya to the mat.
Zelaya wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #SUB#
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez 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.#SUB#
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woodrow Ramirez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Zelaya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zelaya manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Zelaya.
As Zelaya tries to get set, Ramirez tries to push him back and clinch up but Zelaya manages to avoid the attempt.
Zelaya misses with a looping right.
Zelaya connects with a solid leg kick.
Woodrow Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Zelaya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zelaya gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ramirez pushes Zelaya off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Ramirez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zelaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as Zelaya shoots in.
Woodrow Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennox Zelaya.
Zelaya shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Ramirez gets a double leg takedown into Zelaya's guard.
Woodrow Ramirez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zelaya's head.
Ramirez with a nice head shot there.
Ramirez with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Ramirez is in close to Zelaya's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Ramirez gets to his feet. Zelaya looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Ramirez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez is trying to force a seperation but Zelaya has the dominant position.
Ramirez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zelaya walks away with a smile on his face. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Ramirez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ramirez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zelaya is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zelaya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Zelaya is trying to stand.
Ramirez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU#
Ramirez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ramirez throws a chopping leg kick but Zelaya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zelaya doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Zelaya.
Zelaya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zelaya defends it nicely.#T4##TD2#
Zelaya fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ramirez sprawls well initially but Zelaya persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zelaya pulls his head out easily.
Zelaya takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zelaya in particular looking to stall.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Zelaya sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Woodrow Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramirez, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woodrow Ramirez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boyka looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ramirez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ramirez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boyka wants to get back to his feet.
Ramirez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ramirez is thwarting Boyka's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ramirez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boyka's head.
Ramirez slips a nice elbow through Boyka's hands, connecting with Boyka's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boyka is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ramirez working Boyka over with strikes.
Ramirez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Boyka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ramirez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boyka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boyka taking some punishment here, with Ramirez in his half guard.
Ramirez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ramirez lands with a punch from half guard.
Ramirez winds up and cracks Boyka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boyka taking some punishment here, with Ramirez in his half guard.
Ramirez is nestled in close to Boyka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Ramirez there.
Ramirez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Ramirez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ramirez connects with a nice short shot to Boyka's temple.
Boyka trying to control here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramirez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boyka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ramirez scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Ramirez escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ramirez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Ramirez backs off Boyka throws a huge counter combo but Ramirez manages to avoid it all.
Ramirez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boyka is able to avoid easily.
Boyka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boyka is trying to defend but Ramirez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Ramirez passes into side control, despite Boyka's attempt to control the position.
#SUB#
Ramirez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU#
Ramirez decides to stand back up. Ramirez steps back and let's Boyka get back to his feet.
Boyka blocks a leg kick.
Boyka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boyka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard.
Ramirez is looking to work some ground and pound but Boyka has wrist control.
Ramirez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ramirez works over Boyka with some ground and pound from guard.
Ramirez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ramirez lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Ramirez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woodrow Ramirez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Boyka shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boyka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Woodrow Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Ramirez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Ramirez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ramirez stands up over Boyka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ramirez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Boyka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramirez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramirez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boyka's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ramirez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ramirez lands a couple of elbows.
Ramirez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ramirez chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramirez chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramirez chips away with some ground and pound.
Woodrow Ramirez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boyka thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ramirez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyka controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2##SUB2#
Boyka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boyka can do to turn this around?
Ramirez is working Boyka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ramirez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramirez cracks Boyka with a solid left hand.
Ramirez is in close to Boyka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramirez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ramirez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boyka's head.#SUB2#
Boyka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ramirez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Ramirez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ramirez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ramirez landing with the ground and pound.
Ramirez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Boyka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramirez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boyka working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ramirez connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Boyka has momentary wrist control but Ramirez slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boyka's head.
Ramirez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boyka's head.
Ramirez is working Boyka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ramirez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boyka will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ramirez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Boyka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woodrow Ramirez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Ramirez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ramirez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ramirez working some strikes from top position.
Ramirez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ramirez prevents Boyka from getting back to his feet.
Ramirez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Ramirez stands up from Boyka's guard - Ramirez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boyka gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Ramirez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ramirez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Boyka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Boyka has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramirez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramirez lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Boyka is working an open guard so Ramirez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boyka throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Ramirez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ramirez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Boyka moves into full guard.
Ramirez works over Boyka with some ground and pound from guard.
Boyka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez postures up in Boyka's guard and throws a big left but Boyka blocks it.
Ramirez throws a strike but Boyka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ramirez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ramirez with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Boyka can't handle though.
Boyka working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Ramirez has his foot on Boyka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boyka works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Boyka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boyka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boyka throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Boyka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boyka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramirez has momentary wrist control but Boyka slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Ramirez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boyka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boyka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boyka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Boyka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boyka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boyka wants to stand but Ramirez is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Boyka gets caught flat footed, as Ramirez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Woodrow Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramirez 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woodrow Ramirez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Ramirez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ramirez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramirez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ramirez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramirez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ramirez scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Ramirez stands and steps away. Asa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Asa throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asa throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asa connects with a single shot there.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Asa.
Ramirez tries to counter with a takedown but Asa is quick to defend against it.
Asa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Ramirez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Asa looks winded!#TD#
Ramirez drags the fight down to the ground.
Ramirez tries to strike from the bottom.
Ramirez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez tries to strike from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asa won't allow Ramirez to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Ramirez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ramirez has his foot on Asa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asa works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asa. #SUB2#
Asa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Asa is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Asa throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Ramirez working for a triangle but Asa defends it easily.
#SUB#
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramirez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Asa cracks Ramirez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Asa.
Asa wants to clinch.
Ramirez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Asa manages to circle out of the way.
Nice takedown defense from Asa. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
Asa shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Asa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Asa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramirez tries to counter with a takedown but Asa is quick to defend against it.
Asa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asa looks to land a left hand but Ramirez moved out of range nicely.
Ramirez tries to counter with a takedown but Asa is quick to defend against it.
Asa shoots in but no luck this time.
Woodrow Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floke Asa.#T4#
Asa is looking to clinch.
Ramirez tries to counter by clinching up but Asa breaks away and moves out of range.
Asa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asa.#CL#
Asa gets tackled into the cage by Ramirez. Ramirez maintains the clinch. #BC#
Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Asa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in Asa's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woodrow Ramirez dominated that round.
That's time! Ramirez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from Asa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramirez is looking to counter the offense by Asa and move into the clinch.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Asa.
Asa misses with a two punch combination.
Floke Asa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Asa is defended easily by Ramirez.
Asa is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
Floke Asa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Asa misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Asa. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
Nice jab there from Asa.
Asa throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Asa manages to circle out of the way.
Ramirez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woodrow Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ramirez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ramirez working the ground and pound.#T2#
Ramirez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Asa to see if he's OK.
Woodrow Ramirez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ramirez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asa, who protects the arm well.
Asa defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ramirez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Asa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ramirez's guard! Nice work there by Asa!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Asa from controlling successfully.
Asa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ramirez's head.
Asa is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard.#REVR#
Ramirez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ramirez is in close to Asa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Asa keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ramirez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asa's head.
Ramirez working some strikes from top position.
Ramirez lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Asa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramirez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asa's head.
Ramirez works over Asa with some ground and pound from guard.
Ramirez lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Ramirez cracks Asa with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Asa has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.
Asa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramirez is controlling him.
Ramirez landing some decent shots from guard.
Ramirez landing with the ground and pound.
Ramirez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez is working Asa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Asa has momentary wrist control but Ramirez slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramirez lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woodrow Ramirez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez tries a head kick but it misses.
Asa misses with a body shot.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asa sprawls and moves away.
Asa swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Ramirez counters with a single leg into guard. Asa didn't expect that.
Ramirez throws an elbow that misses. Asa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramirez's guard. Nice move by Asa!#REVB#
Asa works over Ramirez with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asa forces his way into half guard.
Asa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramirez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Asa prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Ramirez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Asa defends well.
Asa lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Ramirez has his foot on Asa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Asa drops back looking for a leg! Ramirez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ramirez manages to kick Asa off! Asa jumps back into Ramirez's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Asa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Ramirez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Asa is controlling him. #SUB2#
Asa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ramirez lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Ramirez tries to strike from the bottom.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Asa pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Asa is trying for a kimura here. Ramirez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Asa wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Floke Asa!
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