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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caranguian as he jumps to the side.
Escovedo throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Caranguian drives through and clinches with Escovedo against the cage.
Escovedo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Caranguian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Caranguian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Escovedo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Caranguian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Escovedo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Caranguian pulls Escovedo in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Escovedo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Caranguian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caranguian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Escovedo's guard. #REVR#
Escovedo looking for a sweep. Not yet Escovedo, not yet.
Escovedo working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caranguian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caranguian looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Caranguian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Escovedo is pulling down on Caranguian's head to control his posture.
Caranguian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escovedo is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escovedo dives in and grabs Caranguian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caranguian pushes down on Escovedo's head and hops out.
Caranguian is looking to counter the offense by Escovedo and move into the clinch.#TD#
Caranguian shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Caranguian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Escovedo defending well though. #T3#
Escovedo strikes from the bottom but Caranguian uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Caranguian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escovedo keeps working.
Escovedo regains half guard.
Escovedo is trying to stand back up but Caranguian is controlling him
Escovedo trying to control but Caranguian postures up.
Caranguian is looking to take a break and control but Escovedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Caranguian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Caranguian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escovedo keeps working.
Escovedo is controlling Caranguian's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Escovedo is looking for a sweep. Caranguian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick lands from Caranguian.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Caranguian is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Escovedo's half guard.
Caranguian trying to control from Escovedo's half guard. Escovedo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Caranguian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Caranguian shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Escovedo's guard.#SUB2#
Escovedo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caranguian looking to pass the guard.
Escovedo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Earl Caranguian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Escovedo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caranguian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Escovedo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Caranguian passes into half guard.
#T1#
Escovedo manages to get to full guard.
Caranguian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Caranguian passes Escovedo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #ES2#
Escovedo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Caranguian is on him like a limpet, forcing Escovedo back against the cage.
Caranguian letting Escovedo take a breather here.
Caranguian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escovedo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Escovedo has Caranguian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Caranguian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Escovedo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caranguian just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Caranguian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Caranguian with that takedown attempt.
Caranguian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caranguian darts in looking for a takedown but Escovedo gets double underhooks and turns Caranguian into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Caranguian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caranguian feints a jab promting Escovedo to slip. Caranguian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Escovedo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Escovedo has closed the distance and engaged Caranguian in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Caranguian breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Escovedo throws a leg kick
and Caranguian counters with a head kick. That will keep Escovedo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Escovedo has a takedown stuffed.
Escovedo tries to clinch up but Caranguian circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Escovedo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Caranguian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Escovedo gets caught flat footed, as Caranguian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Caranguian wants to control from the top but Escovedo keeps moving.
Escovedo controlling Caranguian's posture.
Caranguian trying to control but Escovedo is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Escovedo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caranguian throws a strike but Escovedo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caranguian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Caranguian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escovedo can do to turn this around?
Escovedo wants to control from the top but Caranguian keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Caranguian dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Caranguian as he avoids it easily.
Caranguian looks to throw the jab but Escovedo is out of range.
Escovedo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caranguian feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Escovedo. No joy for Caranguian on that attempt.
Escovedo blocks a head kick by Caranguian.
Escovedo darts in trying to clinch
and Caranguian counters with a nice body kick.
Escovedo shoots in for a double leg but Caranguian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Caranguian moves into range and clinches up with Escovedo.#BC#
Caranguian breaks the clinch.
Caranguian shoots in for a takedown but Escovedo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escovedo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Caranguian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escovedo.
Earl Caranguian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Escovedo.#T1##CL2#
Escovedo has closed the distance and engaged Caranguian in a clinch.
Caranguian tries to pull guard but Escovedo holds him up against the cage and eventually Caranguian drops back down to his feet.
Caranguian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Escovedo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Escovedo is defended easily by Caranguian.
Caranguian walks into a left hand.
Caranguian fails with the takedown
and Escovedo counters with a straight right hand.#T2##CL2#
Escovedo moves into range and clinches up with Caranguian.
Escovedo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Caranguian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Caranguian tries to keep at a distance but Escovedo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Escovedo on the inside.
Caranguian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escovedo is defending well for now.
Caranguian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Escovedo jumps into guard, dragging Caranguian to the mat.
Escovedo keeping full guard, as Caranguian tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caranguian won't allow Escovedo to sweep him here. #T3#
Caranguian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Escovedo's guard.
Escovedo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Escovedo is not content to let Caranguian control the position.
Escovedo is positioning himself well to prevent Caranguian advancing to mount.
Let's hope that Escovedo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Caranguian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escovedo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Escovedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caranguian pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caranguian moves in looking to clinch but Escovedo pushes him off.
Caranguian stuffs the takedown.
Caranguian darts in looking for a takedown but Escovedo gets double underhooks and turns Caranguian into the cage.
Caranguian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escovedo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Piotr Escovedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Earl Caranguian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escovedo throws a right and a left that Caranguian avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Escovedo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caranguian 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earl Caranguian!
A very excited looking Earl Caranguian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Escovedo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sinclair was covering up waiting for the punch and Escovedo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Escovedo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Escovedo won't allow Sinclair to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escovedo won't allow Sinclair to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Escovedo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Escovedo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Escovedo is controlling him.
Escovedo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sinclair really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Escovedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Sinclair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escovedo.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sinclair is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escovedo shoots for a takedown but Sinclair saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Escovedo scores with a punch to the head.
Sinclair tries to clinch but Escovedo is having none of it.
Escovedo throws a sloppy head kick and Sinclair moves out of range easily.
Escovedo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Escovedo but Escovedo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Escovedo drives through and clinches with Sinclair against the cage.
Sinclair has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Sinclair tries to stall but Escovedo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Escovedo drags the fight down to the ground.
Escovedo is controlling Sinclair's posture.#SUB#
Escovedo working for a triangle but Sinclair defends it easily.
Sinclair must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sinclair trying to control but Escovedo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Escovedo working for a triangle but Sinclair defends it easily.
#T3##ES#
Escovedo pushes Sinclair off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sinclair throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Escovedo's head.#CL#
Escovedo rushes Sinclair and presses him up against the cage.
Sinclair is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sinclair fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Piotr Escovedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sinclair.
Sinclair stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Escovedo pulls guard successfully.
#T4##SUB#
Escovedo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sinclair gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sinclair looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Escovedo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sinclair presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sinclair tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Escovedo successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Escovedo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sinclair postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Escovedo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sinclair doesn't manage to clinch there - Escovedo circles away.
Escovedo keeps the fight on the outside.
Escovedo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escovedo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sinclair fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Sinclair with that takedown attempt.
Sinclair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escovedo tries to avoid it but Sinclair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escovedo to the ground. Escovedo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Escovedo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Piotr Escovedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sinclair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair stalks Escovedo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Escovedo's face. Escovedo staggers backwards, shaken.
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sinclair as he avoids it easily.
Sinclair shoots for a takedown but Escovedo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sinclair is breathing heavily.#CL#
Escovedo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sinclair, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Escovedo jumps guard and drags Sinclair to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Sinclair won't allow Escovedo to sweep him here.
Escovedo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sinclair can do to turn this around?
Escovedo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sinclair manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Escovedo preventing the sweep.
Escovedo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escovedo is pushing down on Sinclair's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sinclair is fighting to maintain full guard but Escovedo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sinclair avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Escovedo.
Escovedo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escovedo throwing shots but Sinclair is blocking nicely. #T2#
Sinclair blocking the ground and pound attempt from Escovedo.
Escovedo is taking a breather. Sinclair says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sinclair is trying to control but Escovedo manages to pass to mount!
Escovedo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Sinclair tries to hold on but Escovedo pushes him away.
Escovedo misses with some ground and pound and Sinclair recovers position to half guard. #SU#
Escovedo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sinclair to stand up.
Escovedo shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Escovedo rushes Sinclair and presses him up against the cage.
Escovedo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Escovedo.
Escovedo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sinclair is defending well.#T4#
Sinclair looking for a takedown.
Escovedo wants a takedown.
Escovedo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sinclair's efforts to push away.#TD#
Escovedo pulls Sinclair into guard.
#SUB#
Escovedo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Escovedo working for a triangle but Sinclair defends it easily.
Escovedo is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Escovedo 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#
Sinclair tries to clinch up but Escovedo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sinclair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escovedo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sinclair shoots for a takedown but Escovedo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Escovedo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sinclair tries to kick Escovedo off in order to stand up. Escovedo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU#
Escovedo decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Sinclair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sinclair defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escovedo.
Sinclair stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sinclair wants it to stay on the feet.
Sinclair tries to clinch but Escovedo moves out of range. #T1#
Escovedo misses with a takedown attempt - Sinclair sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Escovedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escovedo fails with the takedown.
Escovedo fails with the takedown.
Frank Sinclair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escovedo leaves Sinclair with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Escovedo rushes Sinclair and presses him up against the cage.
Sinclair working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Escovedo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sinclair gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Escovedo pulls guard successfully.
Sinclair is fighting to break Escovedo's control of his arms but Escovedo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but Escovedo keeps moving.
Escovedo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sinclair's guard. #REVR#
Escovedo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinclair works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escovedo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Piotr Escovedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Sinclair looking to control.
Escovedo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Escovedo passes into half guard.
Frank Sinclair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sinclair tries to get to full guard but Escovedo has control of the leg.
Escovedo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Escovedo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU#
Escovedo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sinclair closes the distance and clinches up with Escovedo, looking for a takedown. Sinclair pushes Escovedo against the cage but Escovedo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Escovedo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sinclair, pushing him back against the cage.
Piotr Escovedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sinclair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Escovedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escovedo, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Escovedo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Escovedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howlett sprawls well. Howlett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Escovedo gets slowly back to his feet.
Escovedo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howlett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escovedo.
Escovedo dives in and grabs Howlett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes down on Escovedo's head and hops out.
Howlett throws a big counter combination but Escovedo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escovedo.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Escovedo.
Howlett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Escovedo sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Escovedo is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1##CL2#
Escovedo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escovedo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Howlett swings wildly with an uppercut but Escovedo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escovedo has Howlett pushed against the cage.
Escovedo blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Escovedo closes the distance and clinches.
Howlett misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Howlett blocks an elbow strike.#T2##BC#
Howlett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howlett avoids the head kick by Escovedo.
Escovedo shoots in for a double leg but Howlett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howlett throws a head kick but Escovedo moves out of range.
Escovedo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Escovedo darts in looking for a takedown but Howlett gets double underhooks and turns Escovedo into the cage.
As Escovedo tries to get set, Howlett tries to push him back and clinch up but Escovedo manages to avoid the attempt.
Escovedo dodges the punch combination from Howlett.
Escovedo swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
Escovedo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howlett defends well and Escovedo ends up having to push Howlett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Howlett slips a jab and a cross from Escovedo.
#CL#
Howlett moves into range and clinches up with Escovedo.
Escovedo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
Piotr Escovedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escovedo fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Escovedo. Those never looked like landing.
Escovedo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howlett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escovedo somewhat.#T4#
Escovedo throws a head kick but Howlett moves out of range.
Escovedo slips a jab and a cross from Howlett.
Howlett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escovedo pinned against the cage. Escovedo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howlett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escovedo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howlett somewhat.
Escovedo tries to clinch there but Howlett circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escovedo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Howlett takes the fight into the clinch.
Howlett tries to pull guard but Escovedo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Escovedo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escovedo can do to turn this around?
Howlett dives in and grabs Escovedo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escovedo pushes down on Howlett's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escovedo.
Escovedo swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
Escovedo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escovedo wants to clinch up but Howlett keeps it at a distance.
Howlett throwing a counter right hand but Escovedo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escovedo.
Howlett shoots in and drives through. Escovedo sprawls well.
Howlett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escovedo.#T1#
Escovedo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Escovedo.
Escovedo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howlett's waist but Howlett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Escovedo off to one side.
A head kick misses from Howlett.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Howlett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Escovedo counters with a three punch combo that has Howlett backing up. Howlett nods at Escovedo to acknowledge the strikes.
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howlett as he avoids it easily.
Escovedo is breathing heavily.
Howlett shoots for a takedown but Escovedo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howlett tries to bum rush Escovedo with a series of wild strikes but Escovedo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escovedo shoots in but Howlett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Howlett, right into the meat.
#T2#
Escovedo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howlett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Escovedo doesn't manage to clinch there - Howlett circles away.
Howlett thows a body kick. Escovedo tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Howlett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escovedo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Howlett is keeping busy.
Howlett prevents the takedown attempt.
Escovedo looking to stall.
#BC#
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Howlett or perhaps it was just good defense by Escovedo, which made it look bad. #T3##CL#
Howlett closes the distance and clinches.
Howlett misses with the head strike.
Escovedo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Howlett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Howlett.
Escovedo tries to pull guard but Howlett holds him up against the cage and eventually Escovedo drops back down to his feet.
Howlett leaning against his opponent.
Escovedo jumps guard but Howlett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Howlett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escovedo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Escovedo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howlett walks away with a smile on his face. Escovedo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Escovedo fails with a takedown attempt.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escovedo moves away.#CL#
Howlett pushes Escovedo up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Howlett gets control of Escovedo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Howlett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Howlett wants to control but Escovedo passes easily into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Howlett looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howlett wants to control but Escovedo is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Crunch! Howlett slams his shin into Escovedo's torso.
Escovedo shoots in but no luck this time.
Escovedo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Howlett doesn't seem bothered though.
Escovedo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Escovedo shoots in looking for a takedown but Howlett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Escovedo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Escovedo or perhaps it was just good defense by Howlett, which made it look bad.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Escovedo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett wants to clinch up but Escovedo keeps it at a distance.
As Howlett backs off Escovedo throws a huge counter combo but Howlett manages to avoid it all.
Howlett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escovedo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escovedo misses the body punch
and Howlett counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Howlett swinging wildly here.
Escovedo shoots in but Howlett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt - Escovedo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Escovedo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck for Escovedo with that takedown attempt.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Escovedo is avoiding it.
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howlett as he jumps to the side. #T2##CL#
Howlett gets a clinch.
Escovedo being controlled against the cage.
Escovedo is trying to push Howlett away but Howlett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Howlett slowing the pace effectively.
Escovedo is trying to push Howlett away but Howlett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Escovedo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howlett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howlett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escovedo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Escovedo can't get the takedown.
#T3##TD#
Howlett pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escovedo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Howlett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Howlett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escovedo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Howlett looking for a sweep. Not yet Howlett, not yet. #T4#
Howlett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Escovedo is controlling him. #SU2#
Escovedo stands up and waves to Howlett to follow him.
Escovedo connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Howlett gets tackled into the cage by Escovedo. Escovedo maintains the clinch.
Howlett is looking to control Escovedo's arms but Escovedo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Howlett has his back to the cage.
Piotr Escovedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Howlett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escovedo can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
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 James Howlett.
Well Howlett 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Escovedo.
Escovedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Roundtree shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roundtree was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Roundtree tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roundtree working away.#SUB2#
Roundtree is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Escovedo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Roundtree swings around for an armbar but Escovedo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roundtree's guard.
Roundtree keeping full guard, as Escovedo tries to pass.
Roundtree is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Escovedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roundtree is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Roundtree working for submissions but it's allowed Escovedo to get to half guard.
Roundtree wants to control but Escovedo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Escovedo stalling away here and it's allowed Roundtree to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Escovedo slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Roundtree.#ES2#
Roundtree has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Escovedo is on him like a limpet, forcing Roundtree back against the cage.#T2#
Roundtree drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escovedo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Escovedo.
Roundtree changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escovedo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Escovedo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Escovedo not doing much here.
Roundtree is looking for a sweep. Escovedo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Roundtree actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roundtree keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Roundtree is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escovedo pulls his head out easily.
Roundtree is looking for a sweep. Escovedo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escovedo is trying to control. Roundtree wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Escovedo wants to pass the guard but Roundtree is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Escovedo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Escovedo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roundtree does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roundtree looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Piotr Escovedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Roundtree.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Roundtree enables Escovedo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roundtree manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escovedo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Escovedo 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##TD#
Escovedo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Roundtree really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Escovedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roundtree looking for a sweep but Escovedo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Roundtree tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Escovedo content just to control the position here.
Roundtree can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escovedo throws some wild stikes that Roundtree manages to avoid easily.
Escovedo thowing shots but they're missing.
Escovedo controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Roundtree tries to reverse the position but Escovedo maintains control.
Escovedo controlling from the full mount.
Escovedo tries to control but Roundtree wriggling away.
Escovedo controlling the pace for now.
Roundtree is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Escovedo controlling the pace for now.
Escovedo wants to control the pace but Roundtree is squirming around nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roundtree chipping away with body shots but they're not going to hurt Escovedo.
Roundtree is trying desperately to improve position.
Escovedo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roundtree tries to hold on but Escovedo postures up.
Escovedo with a couple of short strikes.
Escovedo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Escovedo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roundtree is looking to escape.
Piotr Escovedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escovedo misses with a head shot.
A nice elbow there by Escovedo.
Roundtree tries to hold on but Escovedo postures up.
Roundtree keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Escovedo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roundtree is looking to escape.
Roundtree really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Escovedo throwing strikes here but Roundtree is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Roundtree regains half guard.#SU#
Escovedo decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Roundtree scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Escovedo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Escovedo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roundtree can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piotr Escovedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Roundtree moves out of range of the body kick from Escovedo.
And Roundtree tries to counter it with a takedown but Escovedo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Escovedo looks for the body kick but Roundtree saw that one coming. #TD#
Escovedo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Roundtree pushes Escovedo off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Escovedo 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#
Roundtree is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escovedo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Escovedo digs a good body shot into Roundtree's ribs.
Escovedo misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Escovedo gets caught flat footed, as Roundtree shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Escovedo kicks Roundtree off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Escovedo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Roundtree is trying to escape back to his feet but Escovedo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Roundtree wants to control but Escovedo postures up.
Roundtree is looking to reverse the position.
Roundtree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roundtree is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Escovedo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Escovedo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roundtree for as long as he can get away with.
Escovedo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roundtree does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roundtree is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Escovedo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Escovedo's back!
Escovedo tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Escovedo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Escovedo tries to roll but Roundtree sticks to his back.
#T2##SUB2#
Roundtree is persistently looking for the submission but Escovedo is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Escovedo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Escovedo is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Roundtree is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Escovedo can't escape the position.
#T3#
Escovedo is trying to get back to his feet but Roundtree has full control of the position and if anything, Escovedo has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Roundtree 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, Escovedo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#ES#
Escovedo is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Escovedo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Escovedo enables Roundtree to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Escovedo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Escovedo is trying to control the position but Roundtree postures up. #SUB2#
Roundtree is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Escovedo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Escovedo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Roundtree looking for a sweep. Not yet Roundtree, not yet.
Escovedo wants to control from the top but Roundtree keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roundtree can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Roundtree working for a triangle but Escovedo defends it easily.
Escovedo stays in close to Roundtree's body and controls the position.
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 Piotr Escovedo.
Well Escovedo 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Escovedo!
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