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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Flores circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ilaguskus closes the distance and clinches up with Flores, looking for a takedown. Ilaguskus pushes Flores against the cage but Flores circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ilaguskus fails with a takedown attempt.
Flores stuffs the takedown.
Flores throws out a counter right but Ilaguskus avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Ilaguskus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flores tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ilaguskus was well out of range. Poor timing from Flores.
Ilaguskus checks a leg kick nicely.
Ilaguskus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Flores looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilaguskus is just out of range.
Flores stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flores wants it to stay on the feet.
Ilaguskus tries to clinch but Flores moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores scores with a body shot.
Flores throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flores misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Flores bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Flores takes a little break here. Ilaguskus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Flores scores with punches from side control.
Flores tries to score with some ground and pound. Ilaguskus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Flores creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Flores wants to control but Ilaguskus is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Flores stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Flores throws a body shot but no joy.
Flores stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flores wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flores.
Ilaguskus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Flores scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ilaguskus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flores.
Ilaguskus fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Flores.
Ilaguskus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flores as he jumps to the side.
Flores avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flores! But no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ilaguskus or perhaps it was just good defense by Flores, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Ilaguskus gets caught flat footed, as Flores shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilaguskus is trying to control the position but Flores postures up.
Flores throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Flores won't allow Ilaguskus to sweep him here.
Ilaguskus is breathing heavily.
Flores content to stall in guard here.
Flores postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flores postures up and lands a big shot to Ilaguskus's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flores wants to control from the top but Ilaguskus keeps moving.
Flores with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ilaguskus keeping moving, preventing Flores from controlling successfully.
Ilaguskus trying to control the position.
Flores working some strikes from top position.
Flores throwing strikes but missing.
Flores wants to control from the top but Ilaguskus keeps moving. #T4#
Flores postures up in Ilaguskus's guard and throws a big left but Ilaguskus blocks it.
Flores distracts Ilaguskus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flores 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flores's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Flores postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flores controlling from the top position.
Ilaguskus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flores.
Flores really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ilaguskus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flores content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flores throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ilaguskus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ilaguskus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flores defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flores dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ilaguskus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ilaguskus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ilaguskus looks for a takedown but Flores sprawls well.
Ilaguskus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flores has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Flores. No joy for Ilaguskus on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Ilaguskus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilaguskus moves in looking to clinch but Flores pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Flores misses.
Flores swings for the body but Ilaguskus moves out of range.
Flores throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ilaguskus throws a big counter combination but Flores scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Flores misses the target. #T1#
Flores looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilaguskus is just out of range.#TD2#
Flores manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ilaguskus on his heels. He'll look to pass Ilaguskus's guard now, I'm sure.
Flores throws a big elbow that misses.
Flores throws a strike but Ilaguskus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Flores wants to stand up but Ilaguskus is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flores is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Flores throwing strikes from guard but Ilaguskus blocks nicely.
Flores trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flores sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ilaguskus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flores trying to control but Ilaguskus is working from the bottom. #T2#
Flores with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flores loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flores is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flores trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilaguskus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flores tries to stand but Ilaguskus is controlling from the bottom.
Ilaguskus wants to sweep but no luck.
Flores passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Flores 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.
Ilaguskus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
The referee asks Flores politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Flores prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Flores swings around for an armbar but Ilaguskus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Flores's guard.#SU#
Flores is working an open guard so Ilaguskus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Flores throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilaguskus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Flores misses with a body shot.
Flores lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ilaguskus lands with a slapping head kick.
Ilaguskus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ilaguskus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flores throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ric Flores seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ilaguskus leaves Flores with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ilaguskus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Flores manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Flores is looking to score with low kicks.
Ilaguskus slips a jab from Flores.
Flores throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ilaguskus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flores keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ilaguskus shoots in for a takedown but Flores shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flores just misses with a punch to the body.
Ilaguskus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flores throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flores.
Flores just misses with a punch to the body.
Ilaguskus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Flores connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ilaguskus scrambles back to his feet.
Flores swings for the body but Ilaguskus moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flores showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Flores swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ilaguskus misses with a head kick.
Ilaguskus tries to clinch but Flores is having none of it.
Ilaguskus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flores but Flores pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flores takes a swing at Ilaguskus's ribcage but misses.
Flores changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ilaguskus tries to avoid it but Flores manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ilaguskus to the ground. Ilaguskus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flores misses with a looping right.
Ilaguskus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flores sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ilaguskus somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flores! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilaguskus shoots in for a double leg but Flores sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Ilaguskus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Flores.#T1#
A big right from Flores misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flores lands a jab to the nose.
Flores throws a looping overhand right but Ilaguskus ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Ilaguskus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Flores.
Flores thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flores throws a body punch but Ilaguskus moves out of range.
Ilaguskus avoids a kick to the body.
Ilaguskus defending well as Flores loads up on a big left hand.
Flores defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ilaguskus.
Ilaguskus shoots in looking for a takedown but Flores manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ilaguskus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ilaguskus dodges the punch combination from Flores.
Ilaguskus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No joy there for Flores, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ilaguskus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Julian Ilaguskus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ilaguskus blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Flores misses with a body kick.
Ilaguskus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ilaguskus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ilaguskus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flores jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ilaguskus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big right from Flores misses.
Ilaguskus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flores scores with a jab. Ilaguskus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ilaguskus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flores sprawls well. Flores wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ilaguskus gets slowly back to his feet.
Flores slaps away a takedown attempt from Ilaguskus, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Ilaguskus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flores avoids it really well and circles away.
Flores scores with a nice strike.
Flores tries a low kick but Ilaguskus avoids it.
Flores waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ilaguskus.
Flores throws a looping overhand right but Ilaguskus ducks down to avoid it.
Flores throws an overhand right that lands on Ilaguskus's shoulder, as Ilaguskus tries to avoid the shot.
Ilaguskus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flores finds it's way round the side to connect with Ilaguskus's head.
Ilaguskus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flores is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ilaguskus with a body shot.#T4#
Flores throws a combination. Ilaguskus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ilaguskus is defended easily by Flores.#TD2#
Flores gets a double leg takedown into Ilaguskus's guard.
Ric Flores is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Flores controlling from the top position.
Julian Ilaguskus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilaguskus has momentary wrist control but Flores slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ric Flores comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flores 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ric Flores!
An out of breath Ric Flores thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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