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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ditch pushes Figueroa up against the cage in a clinch.
Figueroa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Figueroa manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Ditch.
#CL2#
Ditch clinches with his opponent.
Figueroa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ditch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Figueroa's efforts to push away.
Figueroa is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ditch breaks the clinch.
Ditch scores with a nice strike.
Ditch avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
#TD2#
Ditch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Figueroa scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Ditch checks a low kick from Figueroa.
Ditch throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Figueroa counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Ditch jumps guard.
Figueroa is in close to Ditch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Figueroa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Figueroa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Figueroa stands and steps away. Ditch gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2##CL#
Ditch gets tackled into the cage by Figueroa. Figueroa maintains the clinch.
Figueroa tries to break free but Ditch pushes him back against the cage.
Figueroa is looking to break free of the clinch but Ditch has double underhooks.
Figueroa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Figueroa manages to break the clinch.
Figueroa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ditch throws a right and a left that Figueroa avoids nicely.
Luciano Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ditch looks winded!
Ditch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Figueroa takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ditch can't break the clinch.
Figueroa wants to break free but Ditch has control.
Figueroa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3##BC#
Figueroa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figueroa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ditch's calf.#TD2#
Ditch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ditch showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Figueroa pushes Ditch off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Figueroa tries to keep at a distance but Ditch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ditch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Figueroa working hard to break the clinch.
Figueroa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Figueroa pulls guard. #SUB#
Figueroa has an active guard here but Ditch has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Figueroa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Ditch postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Figueroa to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ditch thows a leg kick but Figueroa checks it #TD#
and Figueroa counters with a single leg into guard. Ditch didn't expect that. #ES2#
Ditch pushes Figueroa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Figueroa gets tackled into the cage by Ditch. Ditch maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ditch. #BC#
Figueroa manages to break the clinch.
Ditch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duke Ditch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ditch throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Figueroa gets a clinch.
Figueroa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ditch prevents Figueroa from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Ditch has picked Figueroa up - he's going for a ride! Ditch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Figueroa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ditch is on him like a limpet, forcing Figueroa back against the cage.#BC2#
Ditch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figueroa throws a low kick, looking for Ditch's leg but Ditch calmly moves out of range.
Ditch throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Figueroa rushes Ditch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figueroa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ditch keeps control of Figueroa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ditch is breathing heavily.
Ditch working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Ditch throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Ditch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figueroa tries to work over Ditch's front leg with a kick but Ditch checks it.
Figueroa connects with a single shot there.
Figueroa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Figueroa misses with a leg kick.
Duke Ditch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Figueroa tries to keep at a distance but Ditch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Figueroa is looking to break free of the clinch but Ditch has double underhooks.
Ditch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figueroa avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ditch.
Nice body punch from Ditch.
Figueroa fails to pull guard.
#T2##BC#
Figueroa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ditch scores with a three punch combo!
Figueroa throws a head kick but Ditch moves out of range.
Ditch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Figueroa can pounce on him.
Figueroa throws a series of punches but Ditch avoids them all with ease.
Duke Ditch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueroa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ditch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Figueroa.
Ditch misses with a combination
#CL#
and Figueroa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Figueroa. #BC#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ditch avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
#T3##CL2#
Ditch has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Figueroa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Figueroa tries to clinch but Ditch moves out of range.
Ditch unleashes a big counter combination but Figueroa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Ditch takes the fight into the clinch.
Ditch gets through Figueroa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Ditch breaks from the clinch.
Figueroa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Figueroa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ditch.
Figueroa ducks right into an uppercut from Ditch.
Luciano Figueroa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##CL2#
Ditch closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Ditch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ditch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ditch misses with a double jab
and Figueroa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Figueroa takes the fight into the clinch.
Ditch works on Figueroa's body with a couple of short punches.
Figueroa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ditch has him pressed against the cage.
Figueroa has had enough of the clinch but Ditch keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Figueroa manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luciano Figueroa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ditch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Figueroa's half guard.#ES#
Figueroa manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Figueroa moves into the clinch.
Figueroa can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Figueroa breaks from the clinch.
Ditch jabs Figueroa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Figueroa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ditch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Figueroa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ditch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figueroa blocks a jab.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ditch misses the target.
Figueroa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ditch.
Figueroa wants to slow Ditch down by chopping away at his legs.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ditch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Figueroa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ditch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Figueroa takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Figueroa moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Figueroa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Ditch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Figueroa sneaks out the side door and pushes Ditch away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Ditch forces Figueroa back against the cage and clinches.
Figueroa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duke Ditch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Figueroa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Figueroa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figueroa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ditch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Figueroa. Figueroa obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Figueroa wants to clinch.
Ditch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ditch throws a right hand that Figueroa ducks under and follows up with a left that Figueroa also avoids with ease.
Figueroa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Figueroa tries a low kick but Ditch avoids it.#T4#
Figueroa misses with a low kick.
Ditch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ditch blocks a head kick by Figueroa.
A slapping leg kick lands for Figueroa.
Ditch misses with a wild combination.
Figueroa attempts a counter takedown but Ditch avoids it well and moves away.
Figueroa throws a series of punches but Ditch moves out of range.
Figueroa wants to clinch up but Ditch keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Ditch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ditch showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Figueroa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Figueroa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Figueroa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Bull closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Bull pulls Figueroa into 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.
Figueroa wants to get up but he can't break Bull's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bull looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Figueroa won't allow Bull to get back to his feet.
Bull controls Figueroa momentarily but Figueroa frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bull's head.
Figueroa throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Bull tries to strike from the bottom.
Figueroa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bull controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Figueroa throws a low kick but Bull moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Figueroa.
Figueroa lands with a hook. Bull tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Bull scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bull wants to stand but Figueroa is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Figueroa!
Figueroa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Bull tries to control but Figueroa wriggling away.
Figueroa regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bull lands a nice short elbow.
Bull moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Figueroa.
#SUB2#
Bull looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figueroa is pushing Bull's head away, looking to escape. Bull manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bull tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Figueroa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Bull is keen to just control but Figueroa is a slippery customer.
Figueroa pushes Bull off looking to stand but Bull dives back in and keeps control.
Figueroa tries to roll over but Bull keeps him under control.
Bull stops Figueroa from getting back to his feet.
Figueroa missing with punches from the bottom.
Bull is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Figueroa missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Figueroa.
Geno Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figueroa throws a jab when Bull was well out of range.#CL2#
Bull moves into the clinch.#BC#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bull.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bull working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Bull looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bull landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geno Bull dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Figueroa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bull.
Figueroa is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Bull bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Figueroa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bull has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Figueroa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Figueroa is looking to reverse the position.
Figueroa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Figueroa is looking to regain half guard here but Bull keeps moving and retains side control.
Figueroa tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bull wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Figueroa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Bull cracks Figueroa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Figueroa keeps working.
Figueroa is looking to regain half guard here but Bull keeps moving and retains side control.
Bull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Bull stands up and beckons Figueroa to his feet. #TD2#
Bull closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Bull tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2#
Bull decides to stand back up. Bull steps back and let's Figueroa get back to his feet.
Luciano Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL2#
Bull moves into the clinch.#BC#
Figueroa manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Bull takes the fight into the clinch.
Figueroa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bull has him pressed against the cage.
Figueroa wants to break free but Bull has control.
#BC2#
Bull breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Bull closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Figueroa quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figueroa is looking to escape.
Bull has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Figueroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bull tries to pass to full mount but Figueroa defends it. #ES#
Figueroa manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3##CL2#
Bull has taken the fight to the clinch.
Figueroa has had enough of the clinch but Bull keeps him there for the moment.
Bull is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Figueroa is keeping busy.
Figueroa tries to pull guard but Bull holds him up against the cage and eventually Figueroa drops back down to his feet.
Figueroa is trying to push Bull away but Bull has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Figueroa decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Figueroa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bull has passed into half guard!
#SU2#
Bull stands up from half guard. #T4##TD2#
Bull closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bull wants to take a breather but Figueroa is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bull seems to be working for a kimura but Figueroa defends the submission attempt.#ES#
Figueroa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bull is on him like a limpet, forcing Figueroa back against the cage.
Figueroa can't break the clinch.
Bull blocks an elbow strike from Figueroa.
#TD2#
Bull works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Figueroa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
A frustrated look appears on Figueroa's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Bull gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Geno Bull will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Figueroa throws a low kick, looking for Bull's leg but Bull calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Bull moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bull breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Bull shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bull showed some decent athleticism there.
Figueroa is trying to stand up here but Bull is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Figueroa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A slow jab from Figueroa misses its intended target.
Bull throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Figueroa gets tackled into the cage by Bull. Bull maintains the clinch. #T1#
Bull effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Figueroa gets a clinch.
Figueroa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bull slows down the pace here.
Bull keeps control of Figueroa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Figueroa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Figueroa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Figueroa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bull is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Figueroa wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Bull wants to control from the top but Figueroa keeps moving. #SUB#
Figueroa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bull sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Figueroa's guard.
Bull trying to pass the guard but Figueroa defending well.
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet.
Figueroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet.
Geno Bull has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Bull is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Figueroa is just riding it out for now. Bull eventually gives up the hold.
Figueroa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bull content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bull trying to control from half guard but Figueroa is working away.
Figueroa throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Bull manages to pass to side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Figueroa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Figueroa is looking for a sweep.
Figueroa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Figueroa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bull is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bull tries to control but Figueroa wriggling away.
Figueroa tries to improve his position but instead Bull has taken his back!
Figueroa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bull.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bull trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Figueroa doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geno Bull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bull winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geno Bull!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Moon 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.
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet but Moon passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Moon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Figueroa is just riding it out for now. Moon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Figueroa looking for submissions off his back.
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Figueroa tries to kick Moon off in order to stand up. Moon Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
Moon is chipping away with strikes.
Figueroa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet but Moon drags him back down.
Moon trying to control the position but Figueroa is working away.
Moon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Figueroa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Figueroa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Figueroa is trying to improve his position.
Figueroa is trying to work for a sweep but Moon has mounted him!
Figueroa is trying to stand.
Moon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T2#
Moon trying to control but Figueroa is having none of it.
Moon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moon looking to finish with strikes here!
Figueroa is desperately trying to improve his position but Moon has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figueroa gets back to half guard.
Figueroa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Figueroa is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moon wants to free his trapped foot but Figueroa is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Figueroa is defending against the submission attempts here by Moon.
Moon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Figueroa's head. #T3##ES#
Figueroa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Moon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Figueroa is trying to break the clinch but Moon is controlling him.#BC#
Figueroa manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Figueroa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Moon drags the fight down to the ground.
Moon has a closed guard, preventing Figueroa from standing up. #SUB#
Figueroa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Figueroa has Moon in his guard.#REVB#
Moon wants to control from the top but Figueroa keeps moving. #T4##SU2#
Moon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Figueroa. That's going to slow Moon down.
Seychelle Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Figueroa tries to sprawl but Moon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Moon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Figueroa defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Figueroa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seychelle Moon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Moon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Figueroa on his heels. He'll look to pass Figueroa's guard now, I'm sure.
Moon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moon trying to control but Figueroa is working from the bottom. #ES#
Figueroa pushes Moon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Moon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moon showed some decent athleticism there.
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Figueroa with the active half guard here but Moon passes nicely into side control.
Moon takes a little break here. Figueroa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Figueroa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Figueroa is trying to stand up here but Moon is controlling him well.
Figueroa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Moon is working for a submission of some sort.
Figueroa throws a strike from the bottom but Moon passes into side control!
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Figueroa!
Figueroa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moon punching from mount but Figueroa doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Moon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moon looking to finish Figueroa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Figueroa!
Figueroa squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Moon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Figueroa is looking to escape.
Figueroa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Moon prevents Figueroa from getting the reversal.
Moon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Figueroa is looking to escape.
Figueroa tries to buck Moon off but he can't manage it.
Figueroa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Figueroa is working hard here to advance position.
Moon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Figueroa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T4#
Figueroa regains half guard.
Figueroa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Figueroa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moon.
Figueroa pushes Moon off looking to stand but Moon dives back in and keeps control.
Figueroa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moon passes Figueroa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Figueroa looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Figueroa throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Moon manages to pass to side control.
Figueroa is trying to buck Moon off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seychelle Moon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Moon dodges the punch combination from Figueroa.
#TD2#
Moon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Figueroa!#ES#
Figueroa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Figueroa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Figueroa thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Moon shoots in and bounces Figueroa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa is looking to stand up but Moon isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Moon wants to control from the top but Figueroa keeps moving.
Moon prevents Figueroa from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Figueroa working for a triangle but Moon defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES#
Figueroa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Moon moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Moon tightens his grip and picks Figueroa up, before dumping him to the ground. Figueroa manages to land in guard.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Moon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Figueroa gets full guard.
Moon wants to pass the guard but Figueroa is keeping the position.
Figueroa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moon's guard. #REVR#
Moon pulls Figueroa in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Moon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Figueroa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Figueroa is standing up over Moon. Moon looks to escape but Figueroa dives into side control.
#T3#
Moon tries to buck Figueroa off but Figueroa is having none of it.
Moon keeps trying to improve his position.
Figueroa is looking to take a break and control but Moon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Figueroa trying to control from Moon's half guard. Moon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Figueroa is looking to stand up but Moon won't let him.
Moon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Figueroa has passed into side control.
Moon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moon sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seychelle Moon!
A victorious Seychelle Moon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tang avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
Tang with the counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it easily.
Luciano Figueroa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Figueroa rushes Tang and presses him up against the cage.
Tang prevents Figueroa from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Tang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Figueroa regains guard.
#SUB2#
Tang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tang drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tang as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Figueroa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tang! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pootie Tang!
Our winner, Pootie Tang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Figueroa scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Watkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Figueroa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU2#
Watkins stands up out of the half guard.
Watkins scores with a jab to the head.
Figueroa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Watkins misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Figueroa pushes Watkins up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Figueroa breaks the clinch.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Watkins! Figueroa is backing up but he can't get away as Watkins lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Figueroa and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sammy Watkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Novak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Figueroa was covering up waiting for the punch and Novak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Figueroa is looking to stand back up but Novak counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Figueroa.
Novak stalling.
Novak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Figueroa kicks Novak off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Novak drives through with a takedown into guard.
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet but Novak passes into half guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novak trying to control the pace. #ES#
Figueroa has one foot on Novak's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Novak moves into the clinch.#BC#
Figueroa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Novak scores with a four punch combination!
Figueroa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Figueroa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Figueroa moves to clinch but Novak breaks away
and Novak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Figueroa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Figueroa tries to clinch up.
Novak throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Figueroa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Novak tries to kick Figueroa off in order to stand up. Figueroa Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Novak wants to control but Figueroa postures up.#SUB#
Figueroa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Novak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Figueroa but great work by Novak.
Figueroa looks to move to half guard but instead Novak has passed into mount! Damn!
Figueroa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Novak tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Novak throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Novak there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Figueroa can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Novak is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Figueroa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Figueroa is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Novak thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Figueroa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Novak.
Novak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Figueroa is looking to escape.
Figueroa trying desperately to get to his feet.
Novak controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Novak trying to control but Figueroa is having none of it.
Figueroa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Figueroa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Figueroa wants to try and get back to his feet.
Novak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Novak controlling from the full mount.
Figueroa gets back to half guard.
Well, if Novak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Novak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Figueroa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allie Novak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Novak takes the fight into the clinch.
Figueroa can't break the clinch.
Figueroa tries to pull guard but Novak holds him up against the cage and eventually Figueroa drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Figueroa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Figueroa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Novak is standing up over Figueroa. Figueroa looks to escape but Novak dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Novak remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Figueroa tries to bench press Novak off him but Novak keeps the position. #T1#
Novak throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Novak tries to score with some ground and pound. Figueroa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SU2#
Novak stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Novak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Figueroa.#CL2#
Novak drives through and clinches with Figueroa against the cage.
Figueroa wants to get back to striking at distance but Novak won't allow it.
#BC#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Figueroa throws a leg kick which misses Novak's front leg but catches the back leg as Novak tries to avoid it.
Novak throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Novak drives through and clinches with Figueroa against the cage.
#T2#
Figueroa is trying to push Novak away but Novak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Novak prevents Figueroa from breaking the clinch.
Figueroa tries to circle away but Novak has him pinned against the cage.
Figueroa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Novak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Figueroa.#TD2#
Novak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Figueroa can't fight it off and eventually Novak manages to take the fight to the floor. Figueroa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Allie Novak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Figueroa is looking to stand back up but Novak counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Figueroa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Novak stands up from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Novak gets a takedown into half guard.
Novak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Novak trying to control the pace.
Figueroa is trying to stand up here but Novak is controlling him well.
Novak takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Figueroa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Novak passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Figueroa!
Novak controlling the pace for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Novak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Novak controlling the pace for now.
Figueroa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Novak is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Figueroa is trying to stand but he's just given Novak his back.
Novak is trying to stick to Figueroa's back but Figueroa is turning into Novak. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Novak's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Figueroa.
Novak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allie Novak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Figueroa doesn't manage to clinch there - Novak circles away.
Novak tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Novak shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Novak was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Figueroa is looking for a sweep.
Figueroa is working hard here to advance position.
Novak controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Novak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa looks to move to half guard but instead Novak has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Novak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Novak working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Figueroa is bucking up trying to escape but Novak cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Figueroa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Figueroa is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T2#
Novak controlling from the full mount.
Figueroa is desperately trying to improve his position but Novak has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Figueroa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Novak has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Figueroa's body.
#SUB2#
Figueroa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Figueroa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Figueroa breaks Novak's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Novak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Figueroa is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Novak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Figueroa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Novak has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Figueroa wants to stand but Novak is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Novak isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Figueroa stacks Novak on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Figueroa!#ES2#
Novak sneaks out the side door and pushes Figueroa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Novak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Novak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allie Novak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Novak 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allie Novak!
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