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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Nekele scoring well with a low kick there.
West Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nekele is out of range.
West Jr dives in and grabs Nekele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nekele pushes down on West Jr's head and hops out.
Nekele lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe West Jr has been cut.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
West Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from West Jr.#CL#
West Jr drives through and clinches with Nekele against the cage.
#TD#
West Jr pulls guard. #SUB#
Nekele is sitting in close to West Jr's body. West Jr has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nekele is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nekele is tapping! That was a very nice submission by West Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe West Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Eduardo avoids the head kick by West Jr.
Eduardo is trying hard to land a takedown here. West Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good shot there by West Jr.#CL#
West Jr pushes Eduardo up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
West Jr breaks from the clinch.
West Jr wants to clinch up but Eduardo keeps it at a distance.
Eduardo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West Jr's waist but West Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eduardo off to one side.
Eduardo shoots in but West Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joe West Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Eduardo.
West Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Eduardo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and West Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
West Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
West Jr gets underhooks to prevent Eduardo's takedown attempt.
#T1#
West Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
West Jr manages to break the clinch.
West Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and West Jr duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Charles Eduardo has been cut.#TD#
West Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - West Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
West Jr preventing the sweep.
West Jr is looking to stand up but Eduardo won't let him.
West Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eduardo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eduardo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Eduardo trying to keep a closed guard but West Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Eduardo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
West Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eduardo won't allow West Jr to get back to his feet.
Eduardo trying to control the position from guard on top but West Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
West Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
West Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eduardo trying to control the position from guard on top but West Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eduardo.
West Jr lunges at Eduardo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eduardo's hand. #CL#
West Jr clinches. #T4#
Eduardo tries to pull guard but West Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Eduardo drops back down to his feet.
Eduardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but West Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eduardo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
West Jr drives through and clinches with Eduardo against the cage.
West Jr has Eduardo pushed against the cage.
Eduardo wants to take the fight to the mat but West Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
West Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West Jr throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Eduardo counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West Jr misses with an elbow from the bottom.
West Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe West Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Eduardo's cut.
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#
Eduardo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Eduardo feints and as West Jr raises his hands in defense, Eduardo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
West Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if West Jr tries to get out of the position.
West Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
West Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eduardo is not content to let West Jr control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eduardo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1#
Eduardo tries to roll over but West Jr keeps him under control.
Eduardo is not content to let West Jr control the position.
West Jr is looking to advance position but Eduardo won't allow it.
Eduardo missing with punches from the bottom.
West Jr trying to pass the guard but Eduardo defending well.
Charles Eduardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
West Jr tries to stand but can't do so whilst Eduardo controls his leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
West Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Eduardo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eduardo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
West Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eduardo seems keen to control West Jr's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eduardo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but West Jr defends well and Eduardo ends up having to push West Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eduardo dodges the punch combination from West Jr.
#TD#
West Jr gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
West Jr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
West Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Eduardo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. West Jr is working away from the top position though.
Eduardo is controlling West Jr's trapped leg to prevent West Jr from advancing to side control.
West Jr trying to control the action but Eduardo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eduardo is trying to stand up here but West Jr is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eduardo fails with a takedown attempt.
West Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Eduardo manages to circle out of the way.
Joe West Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Eduardo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eduardo or perhaps it was just good defense by West Jr, which made it look bad.
Joe West Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
West Jr shoots in and bounces Eduardo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
West Jr trying to control but Eduardo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe West Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Eduardo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
West Jr moves into the clinch.#TD#
West Jr wants the takedown. Eduardo is fighting it off but West Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Eduardo's guard against the cage.
West Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
West Jr preventing the sweep.
Eduardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eduardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Eduardo, not yet.
West Jr wants to control from the top but Eduardo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West Jr is looking to stand up but Eduardo won't let him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eduardo is trying to control the position but West Jr postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##TD#
West Jr gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Eduardo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
West Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Eduardo to the mat! Eduardo manages to get full guard.
West Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
West Jr wants to control from the top but Eduardo keeps moving.
West Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Eduardo is trying to control the position but West Jr postures up.
West Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Eduardo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Eduardo has West Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eduardo wants to get back to his feet but West Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eduardo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West Jr pinned against the cage. West Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
West Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eduardo is trying to defend but West Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
West Jr wants to pass to mount but Eduardo is defending the position. #ES2#
Eduardo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
West Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eduardo.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by West Jr. #T4#
Eduardo throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
West Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
West Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Eduardo tries to hold on but West Jr postures up.
West Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Charles Eduardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe West Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe West Jr.
Well West Jr 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe West Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Salazar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in West Jr's guard.
West Jr wants to stand up but Salazar is controlling him.
Salazar wants to stand but West Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if West Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
West Jr is trying to control the position but Salazar postures up.
Salazar controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West Jr pulls Salazar in close to his closed guard and prevents Salazar from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
West Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
West Jr pulls Salazar in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
West Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Salazar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on West Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Salazar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salazar.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing West Jr from controlling successfully. #T2#
Salazar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
West Jr tries to stand but Salazar is controlling from the bottom.
West Jr trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom.
Salazar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Salazar is trying to control the position but West Jr postures up.
Salazar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Salazar trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joe West Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Salazar as West Jr shoots in.#T3#
West Jr shoots and misses
and Salazar counters with a three punch combo that has West Jr backing up. West Jr nods at Salazar to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
West Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Salazar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
West Jr wants to control but Salazar is keeping him busy.
Salazar is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from West Jr there.
Salazar manages to get to full guard.
#T4##SUB#
Salazar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Salazar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salazar throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salazar has momentary wrist control but West Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe West Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
West Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salazar is fending him off so far but West Jr persists. Nope, Salazar circles away and we're back to standing.
West Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
West Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
West Jr jumps guard but Salazar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
West Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salazar walks away with a smile on his face. West Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe West Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
West Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joe West Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salazar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
Salazar tries to get to full guard but West Jr has control of the leg.
West Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salazar trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but West Jr manages to pass to mount!
West Jr controlling the pace for now.
Salazar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salazar has given up his back here.
#SUB2#
West Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Salazar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
West Jr wants to control but Salazar manages to buck him off and is now in West Jr's guard! Nice work there by Salazar! #T2##SUB2#
West Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salazar wants to stand but West Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
West Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Salazar trying to control but West Jr is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
West Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salazar content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salazar wanted to stand there but West Jr had control of the position.
West Jr has control of Salazar's left arm, preventing Salazar from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick from Salazar misses. #CL2#
West Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
West Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salazar smiles and moves away.
Clinton Salazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
West Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
West Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Salazar regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe West Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
No luck for West Jr with that takedown attempt.
Salazar has a takedown stuffed.
West Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salazar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salazar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to West Jr's calf.
Salazar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
West Jr rushes Salazar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch.
West Jr misses with a body kick. #T1##CL2#
West Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
West Jr tries to pull guard but Salazar won't allow it.
West Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
West Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Salazar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe West Jr.
West Jr slows down the pace here.
West Jr prevents Salazar from breaking the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
West Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Salazar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
West Jr jumps guard but Salazar stands there with West Jr around his waist. West Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
West Jr jumps guard but Salazar stands there with West Jr around his waist. West Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
West Jr breaks from the clinch.
Salazar misses with a body kick.#TD#
West Jr gets caught napping as Salazar dives in and scores a takedown. West Jr manages to retain guard.
Salazar trying to control but West Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
West Jr has a closed guard, preventing Salazar from standing up.
Salazar wants to control from the top but West Jr keeps moving.
Salazar trying to stand up but can't free himself from West Jr's guard.
Salazar is looking to work some ground and pound but West Jr has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salazar wanted to stand there but West Jr had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salazar slaps away a takedown attempt from West Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Salazar appears to be looking for a big counter.
West Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salazar counters with a nice body shot.
West Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salazar is looking to counter the offense by West Jr and move into the clinch.#CL2#
West Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Clinton Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe West Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
West Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salazar to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clinton Salazar.
I think West Jr 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe West Jr!
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