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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
La Preziosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
La Preziosa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
La Preziosa wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Piitpitunge.
La Preziosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Preziosa with a poor takedown
and Piitpitunge counters with a nice uppercut.
La Preziosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio La Preziosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piitpitunge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##TD2#
Piitpitunge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. La Preziosa is trying to defend but Piitpitunge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
La Preziosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Piitpitunge is controlling the pace.
La Preziosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Piitpitunge. #T2#
La Preziosa is trying to maintain the position but Piitpitunge is very close to passing his half guard.
Piitpitunge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed La Preziosa's head.
Piitpitunge wants to stand up but La Preziosa is controlling the position.
La Preziosa wants to get back to full guard.
Piitpitunge is taking a breather. La Preziosa 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like Piitpitunge might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sloppy strikes from La Preziosa. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from La Preziosa. Those never looked like landing.
Piitpitunge drops down looking to force a counter takedown but La Preziosa defends it well.#T3#
La Preziosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Piitpitunge darts in looking for a takedown but La Preziosa gets double underhooks and turns Piitpitunge into the cage.
Piitpitunge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Piitpitunge lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
La Preziosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Piitpitunge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Piitpitunge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but La Preziosa swivels and escapes.
La Preziosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piitpitunge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Piitpitunge drops down looking to force a counter takedown but La Preziosa defends it well.
Piitpitunge lands a two punch combo.
Piitpitunge shoots in for a takedown but La Preziosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
La Preziosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
La Preziosa doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Piitpitunge moves into the clinch.
Piitpitunge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by La Preziosa after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piitpitunge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Piitpitunge goes for a takedown in the clinch but La Preziosa prevents it.
Piitpitunge looks winded!#BC#
La Preziosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Preziosa lands a head kick. Piitpitunge smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
La Preziosa darts in looking for a takedown but Piitpitunge gets double underhooks and turns La Preziosa into the cage.
Piitpitunge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from La Preziosa.
La Preziosa fails to land the takedown.
Piitpitunge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as La Preziosa sprawls well. La Preziosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Piitpitunge gets slowly back to his feet.
La Preziosa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dony Piitpitunge will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
La Preziosa shoots in but Piitpitunge avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Piitpitunge closes the distance and clinches.
La Preziosa tries to pull guard but Piitpitunge holds him up against the cage and eventually La Preziosa drops back down to his feet.
Piitpitunge wants a takedown.
La Preziosa is trying to pull guard but Piitpitunge turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio La Preziosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Preziosa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Piitpitunge gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Preziosa trying to stall but Piitpitunge improves his position.
Piitpitunge is trying to break the clinch but La Preziosa is controlling him.
La Preziosa tries to land knees in the clinch but Piitpitunge avoids the damage to the body.
Piitpitunge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
La Preziosa trying to stall but Piitpitunge improves his position.
Piitpitunge tries to score a body lock takedown but La Preziosa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Piitpitunge tries to pull guard but La Preziosa holds him up against the cage and eventually Piitpitunge drops back down to his feet.
Piitpitunge jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as La Preziosa walks away with a smile on his face. Piitpitunge gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left and a right from La Preziosa both land. Nice combination.
Nice straight punches there by La Preziosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of La Preziosa.
Piitpitunge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Piitpitunge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Piitpitunge clinches.
Piitpitunge tries to break the clinch but La Preziosa is controlling the position.
Piitpitunge stalling against the cage.
#T2#
Piitpitunge gets underhooks to prevent La Preziosa's takedown attempt.
Piitpitunge presses La Preziosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
La Preziosa stalling in the clinch but Piitpitunge improves position.
Piitpitunge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but La Preziosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Piitpitunge jumps guard but La Preziosa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Piitpitunge has La Preziosa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. La Preziosa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Piitpitunge drops down looking for an ankle pick but La Preziosa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Piitpitunge is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Piitpitunge clinches up with La Preziosa and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
La Preziosa goes for a takedown attempt but Piitpitunge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
La Preziosa wants to clinch.
Piitpitunge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
La Preziosa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
La Preziosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and La Preziosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piitpitunge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as La Preziosa backs up against the cage.
La Preziosa tries to clinch but Piitpitunge is having none of it.
Piitpitunge with the counter takedown but La Preziosa avoids it easily.#CL2#
Piitpitunge closes the distance and clinches.
Piitpitunge working hard to break the clinch.
Piitpitunge wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4##BC#
La Preziosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Piitpitunge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with La Preziosa, pushing him back against the cage.
La Preziosa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Piitpitunge is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Piitpitunge is trying to force a seperation but La Preziosa has the dominant position.
La Preziosa is trying to push Piitpitunge away but Piitpitunge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Piitpitunge ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Piitpitunge no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
La Preziosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Piitpitunge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piitpitunge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Preziosa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Piitpitunge is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dony Piitpitunge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! La Preziosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
La Preziosa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
La Preziosa lands a high kick!
Piitpitunge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Piitpitunge throws a lazy body kick
and La Preziosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
La Preziosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piitpitunge.
Piitpitunge walks forward, straight into a front kick from La Preziosa.
A left and a right from La Preziosa both land. Nice combination.
La Preziosa goes for a double leg but Piitpitunge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Piitpitunge continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Piitpitunge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. La Preziosa defends it nicely.#T1#
La Preziosa wants to clinch but Piitpitunge slips to the side
letting Piitpitunge counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Piitpitunge clinches with his opponent.
La Preziosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Piitpitunge smiles and moves away.
Piitpitunge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alessio La Preziosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piitpitunge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and La Preziosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alessio La Preziosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dony Piitpitunge.
La Preziosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Piitpitunge fails to land the takedown.
La Preziosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Piitpitunge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
La Preziosa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Piitpitunge defends well and La Preziosa ends up having to push Piitpitunge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Piitpitunge stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Piitpitunge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Piitpitunge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Piitpitunge tries to circle away but La Preziosa has him pinned against the cage.
Piitpitunge stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
La Preziosa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Piitpitunge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dony Piitpitunge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Piitpitunge as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Piitpitunge is trying to push La Preziosa away but La Preziosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
La Preziosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Piitpitunge won't allow it.
La Preziosa tries a knee to the head but Piitpitunge blocks it.
Piitpitunge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. La Preziosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
La Preziosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Piitpitunge won't allow it.
Piitpitunge presses La Preziosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
La Preziosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
La Preziosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Piitpitunge will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning La Preziosa up against the cage.
La Preziosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
La Preziosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Piitpitunge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Piitpitunge successfully pulls guard.
La Preziosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Piitpitunge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piitpitunge will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piitpitunge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alessio La Preziosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dony Piitpitunge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piitpitunge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in La Preziosa's guard. #REVB#
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 Alessio La Preziosa.
I think Piitpitunge 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dony Piitpitunge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
La Preziosa has closed the distance and engaged Kassim in a clinch.
Kassim looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
La Preziosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Preziosa has Kassim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kassim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kassim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite La Preziosa's efforts to push away.
La Preziosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
La Preziosa is trying to force a seperation but Kassim has the dominant position.
La Preziosa fails to pull guard.
#BC#
La Preziosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from La Preziosa as Kassim shoots in.
Kassim takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Preziosa avoids the head kick by Kassim.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from La Preziosa - that will leave a mark!
La Preziosa moves in looking to clinch but Kassim pushes him off.
Kassim avoids the head kick by La Preziosa.
#T1#
La Preziosa lands a head kick. Kassim smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Youssef Kassim has been cut.
La Preziosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Kassim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio La Preziosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Preziosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kassim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kassim fails to land the takedown.
La Preziosa tries for a takedown but Kassim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
La Preziosa has closed the distance and engaged Kassim in a clinch.
La Preziosa is trying to stall.
La Preziosa is trying to pull guard but Kassim has him pressed against the cage.
La Preziosa is trying to pull guard but Kassim has him pressed against the cage.
La Preziosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
La Preziosa is trying to pull guard but Kassim has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
La Preziosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kassim misses with a body shot
and La Preziosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Preziosa lands a jab-cross combination.
La Preziosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kassim sprawls well. Kassim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. La Preziosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Kassim with the counter takedown but La Preziosa avoids it easily.
La Preziosa tries to clinch up but Kassim circles away and keeps his distance.
Kassim stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Preziosa with a poor takedown
and Kassim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
La Preziosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Kassim, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
La Preziosa tries to clinch up but Kassim circles away and keeps his distance.
Kassim circles away from the clinch attempt.
La Preziosa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kassim defends well and La Preziosa ends up having to push Kassim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kassim wants to counter with a clinch but La Preziosa pushes him away.
Kassim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kassim throws a push kick but La Preziosa slaps the foot to one side.
La Preziosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Kassim goes for a double leg but La Preziosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as La Preziosa continues to drive forward.
La Preziosa shoots in for a takedown but Kassim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
La Preziosa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kassim as he jumps to the side.
Kassim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T4#
La Preziosa tries for a takedown but Kassim circles away easily
and Kassim counters with a series of strikes. La Preziosa will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for La Preziosa with that takedown attempt.
Kassim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has La Preziosa pinned against the cage. La Preziosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
La Preziosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kassim's waist but Kassim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing La Preziosa off to one side.
La Preziosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kassim but Kassim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alessio La Preziosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Youssef Kassim'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#
Kassim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kassim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kassim wants it to stay on the feet.
Kassim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
La Preziosa goes for a double leg but Kassim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kassim continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Kassim.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from La Preziosa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio La Preziosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kassim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as La Preziosa sprawls well. La Preziosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kassim gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Preziosa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T1#
Kassim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? La Preziosa is fending him off so far but Kassim persists. Nope, La Preziosa circles away and we're back to standing.
Kassim is breathing heavily.
Kassim stuffs the takedown.
Kassim wants to counter the offense by La Preziosa and move into the clinch position.
La Preziosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Kassim tries to sprawl out of it but La Preziosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kassim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kassim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La Preziosa tries to clinch but Kassim is having none of it. #TD#
La Preziosa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kassim on his heels. He'll look to pass Kassim's guard now, I'm sure.
La Preziosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
La Preziosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
La Preziosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Kassim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but La Preziosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kassim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
La Preziosa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kassim looking to hit a scissor sweep but La Preziosa is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
La Preziosa tries to clinch but Kassim moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by La Preziosa as he connects with a hook.
La Preziosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kassim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
La Preziosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kassim as he avoids it easily. #CL#
La Preziosa clinches.
La Preziosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kassim to keep the fight standing.#T4##BC2#
Kassim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
La Preziosa tries to clinch up.
La Preziosa tries to clinch but Kassim is having none of it.
La Preziosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
La Preziosa keeps Kassim at a distance using the push kick.
La Preziosa moves in looking to clinch but Kassim pushes him off.
Kassim tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kassim throws a nice looking combination but La Preziosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
La Preziosa is looking for a counter combo.
La Preziosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
La Preziosa throws a series of strikes that have Kassim backpedaling.
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 Alessio La Preziosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Youssef Kassim's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for La Preziosa.
La Preziosa connects with a leg kick. Kassim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kassim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Kassim clinches up with La Preziosa and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kassim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Preziosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kassim unleashes a big counter combination but La Preziosa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
La Preziosa closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kassim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kassim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kassim doesn't manage to clinch there - La Preziosa circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from La Preziosa. #T1#
La Preziosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kassim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kassim throws a big counter head kick but La Preziosa avoids it with no problem.
Kassim leaves La Preziosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kassim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
La Preziosa lands with a nice combination. Kassim backs away looking to recover.
La Preziosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Kassim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio La Preziosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Preziosa throws a sloppy head kick and Kassim moves out of range easily.
Kassim lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alessio La Preziosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kassim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with La Preziosa but La Preziosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kassim shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
La Preziosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kassim but Kassim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kassim tries for a takedown but La Preziosa circles away easily
and La Preziosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Preziosa shoots in but Kassim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kassim swings for the body but La Preziosa moves out of range.
La Preziosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kassim is fending him off so far but La Preziosa persists. Nope, Kassim circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Kassim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
La Preziosa stalling the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Preziosa wants to break free but Kassim has control.
#T3#
La Preziosa prevents a takedown attempt there.
La Preziosa is struggling to control the position.
Kassim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
La Preziosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kassim pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kassim is looking for a takedown.
La Preziosa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kassim leaning his opponent against the cage.
La Preziosa is trying to break the clinch but Kassim has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kassim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. La Preziosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kassim is looking to break free of the clinch but La Preziosa has double underhooks. #BC#
La Preziosa breaks from the clinch.
La Preziosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Preziosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Preziosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kassim.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Preziosa moves in looking to clinch but Kassim pushes him off.
Kassim unleashes a big counter combination but La Preziosa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Youssef Kassim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alessio La Preziosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
La Preziosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kassim but Kassim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 Alessio La Preziosa.
Well La Preziosa 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessio La Preziosa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Marquez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marquez is trying to break the clinch but La Preziosa is controlling him.#TD2#
Marquez jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Marquez has his foot on La Preziosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. La Preziosa works his way back into a safe position though.
La Preziosa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marquez is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Marquez keeps trying to improve his position.
Marquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Preziosa postures up.
Marquez has control of La Preziosa's left arm, preventing La Preziosa from doing any damage.
La Preziosa wanted to stand there but Marquez had control of the position. #T1#
Marquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Marquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Marquez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so La Preziosa is just riding it out for now. Marquez eventually gives up the hold.
La Preziosa tries to roll over but Marquez keeps him under control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marquez passes to full mount!
La Preziosa blocking the ground and pound.
La Preziosa wants to hold on but Marquez pushes him away.
Marquez tries to control but La Preziosa wriggling away.
La Preziosa is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Marquez punishing his opponent with strikes.
La Preziosa is trying to escape the mount.
La Preziosa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marquez.
Marquez controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Marquez has control of La Preziosa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and La Preziosa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Marquez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Marquez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Marquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
La Preziosa tries to lock up and control but Marquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marquez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… La Preziosa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by La Preziosa and Marquez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Marquez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
La Preziosa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
La Preziosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Marquez moves into the clinch.
Marquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
La Preziosa jumps guard but Marquez stands there with La Preziosa around his waist. La Preziosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
La Preziosa tries to break the clinch but Marquez is controlling the position. #TD2#
Marquez gets control of La Preziosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marquez wants to stand up but La Preziosa is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Preziosa looking to pass the guard.
La Preziosa looking to sit in guard and control but Marquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Marquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marquez postures up in La Preziosa's guard and throws a big left but La Preziosa blocks it.
La Preziosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Marquez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marquez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed La Preziosa's guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marquez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed La Preziosa's head.
Marquez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Marquez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
La Preziosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Marquez has a good base and remains in mount.
La Preziosa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Marquez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Marquez landing strikes, looking to finish!
La Preziosa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marquez.
#T3#
Marquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marquez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
La Preziosa blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Marquez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Marquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marquez dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Marquez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Marquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
La Preziosa is looking to improve his position but Marquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Marquez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marquez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control La Preziosa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquez wants to stand but La Preziosa is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Marquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Marquez moves into the clinch.#BC#
La Preziosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Marquez gets a clinch.
La Preziosa can't find room to land a body shot as Marquez controls the action.
La Preziosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marquez can't get the takedown.
La Preziosa can't break the clinch.
Marquez slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Preziosa has Marquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marquez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
La Preziosa is trying to force a seperation but Marquez has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marquez.
Marquez is pressed up against the cage. La Preziosa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marquez down to the mat. Marquez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Marquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with La Preziosa but La Preziosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Marquez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. La Preziosa sprawls well initially but Marquez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
La Preziosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marquez content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Marquez is going to stand back up.
#T2#
Marquez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but La Preziosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
La Preziosa wants to get back to his feet.
Marquez controlling the action here.
La Preziosa is controlling Marquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt - La Preziosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alessio La Preziosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.#T3#
La Preziosa tries to clinch but Marquez is having none of it.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as La Preziosa sprawls well. La Preziosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet.
La Preziosa closes the distance and clinches up with Marquez, looking for a takedown. La Preziosa pushes Marquez against the cage but Marquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but La Preziosa defends well and Marquez ends up having to push La Preziosa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Marquez. No joy for La Preziosa on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marquez walks forward, straight into a front kick from La Preziosa.
Alessio La Preziosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
La Preziosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marquez is fending him off so far but La Preziosa persists. Nope, Marquez circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Marquez both land. Nice combination.
Marquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Marquez instigates a clinch.
Marquez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but La Preziosa is defending well.
Marquez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite La Preziosa's efforts to push away.
La Preziosa keeps control of Marquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
La Preziosa is working for takedown but Marquez is calmly controlling the position for now.
La Preziosa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marquez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Marquez jumps guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Marquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marquez 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Marquez!
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