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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Ricklass has managed to clinch.
Ricklass throws an elbow but it misses.
Velasquez is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Velasquez jumps guard.
Velasquez controlling the position.
Velasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ricklass is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Velasquez controlling the position.
Ricklass must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ricklass stopping the sweep attempt from Velasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is pulling down on Ricklass's head to control his posture.
Velasquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##CL2#
Ricklass moves into the clinch successfully.
Ricklass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Velasquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ricklass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ricklass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velasquez's defenses.
Ricklass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ricklass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Velasquez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez dodges an elbow strike from Ricklass.
Ricklass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Ricklass.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Ricklass won't allow it.
Velasquez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ricklass after a bit of a struggle.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike from Ricklass.
Velasquez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ricklass smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Ricklass closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ricklass just misses with a elbow thrown towards Velasquez's brow. #T2#
Ricklass looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ricklass comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD#
Velasquez wants the takedown. Ricklass is fighting it off but Velasquez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ricklass's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez is standing up over Ricklass. Ricklass looks to escape but Velasquez dives into side control.
Ricklass is trying to get back to his feet.
Velasquez controlling the position.
Ricklass is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Velasquez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ricklass's shoulder. That is not cool.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ricklass wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ricklass rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Velasquez pulls guard successfully.
Velasquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Velasquez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ricklass is controlling him.
Ricklass trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Velasquez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ricklass wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez managing to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ricklass trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Ricklass moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ricklass dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ricklass instigates a clinch.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Ricklass manages to get underhooks.
Ricklass throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ricklass just misses with a elbow thrown towards Velasquez's brow.
Velasquez wants a takedown but no success here.
Ricklass lands an elbow just above Velasquez 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Cliff Velasquez has been cut.#BC#
Velasquez breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Velasquez gets a clinch.
Velasquez blocks the elbow strike.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike from Ricklass.
Ricklass throws an elbow but it misses.
Ricklass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Velasquez wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Velasquez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ricklass wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling him.
Ricklass is wriggling around but Velasquez manages to pass to half guard.
#T1#
Well, if Velasquez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Velasquez.
Velasquez prevents Ricklass from standing back up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ricklass taking some punishment here, with Velasquez in his half guard.
Velasquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Ricklass.
Ricklass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Velasquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ricklass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Velasquez missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ricklass just misses with a elbow thrown towards Velasquez's brow. #TD#
Velasquez pulls guard successfully.
#T3#
Ricklass is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Velasquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ricklass trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Ricklass preventing the sweep.
Velasquez keeping full guard, as Ricklass tries to pass.
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velasquez controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ricklass wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ricklass rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.
Ricklass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ricklass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Ricklass.
Velasquez avoids the elbow strike from Ricklass, against the cage.
Ricklass throws an elbow but it misses.
Ricklass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Velasquez avoids the elbow strike from Ricklass, against the cage.
#BC#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noah Ricklass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ricklass clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Ricklass.
Velasquez is looking for a takedown.
Ricklass lands an elbow that stopped Velasquez in his tracks for a moment. #TD#
Velasquez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ricklass uses from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ricklass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cliff Velasquez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ricklass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ricklass is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ricklass throws an elbow that misses.
Velasquez is working for takedown but Ricklass is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ricklass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Ricklass.
Ricklass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velasquez's defenses. #TD#
Velasquez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ricklass can't fight it off and eventually Velasquez manages to take the fight to the floor. Ricklass looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Velasquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cliff Velasquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez won't allow Ricklass to get back to his feet. #T1#
Velasquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ricklass wants to stand and escape but Velasquez is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ricklass darts in and clinches Velasquez up against the cage.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but Ricklass has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricklass takes a knee to the side of the body.
Velasquez avoids the elbow strike from Ricklass, against the cage.
Velasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ricklass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ricklass pushes off an throws an elbow but Velasquez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Velasquez pulls guard.
Velasquez seems keen to control Ricklass's posture.#T3#
Ricklass trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Ricklass is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Velasquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricklass wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ricklass.
Ricklass is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ricklass looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ricklass throws an elbow that misses.
Ricklass pushes off an throws an elbow but Velasquez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cliff Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricklass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ricklass throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Ricklass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ricklass 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Ricklass!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and pushes Velasquez back into the cage.#BC2#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velasquez appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Balboa has Velasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Velasquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Velasquez gets tackled into the cage by Balboa. Balboa maintains the clinch.
Velasquez has Balboa pushed against the cage.
Velasquez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Balboa walks away with a smile on his face. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Velasquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Balboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velasquez's waist but Velasquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balboa off to one side.
Cliff Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Balboa.
Balboa looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well. #CL2#
Balboa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Balboa misses with a body punch.
Balboa lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Balboa shoots for a takedown but Velasquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Velasquez closes the distance and pushes Balboa back into the cage.#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Balboa pushes Velasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Velasquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balboa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Velasquez prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Balboa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa digs a good body shot into Velasquez's ribs.
Balboa looks winded!#CL2#
Balboa clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboa dives in for a single leg takedown but Velasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Balboa clinches. #TD2#
Balboa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez stops Balboa from standing up. #T2#
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Velasquez won't allow Balboa to get back to his feet.
Velasquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Velasquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Velasquez wanted to stand there but Balboa had control of the position.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Velasquez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3##CL#
Velasquez moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Balboa breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Balboa has closed the distance and engaged Velasquez in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balboa.
Balboa pushes Velasquez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Balboa gets control of Velasquez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Balboa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Velasquez isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Velasquez is standing up over Balboa. Balboa looks to escape but Velasquez dives into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velasquez controlling the position. #SU#
Velasquez decides to stand back up.
Balboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Velasquez counters by clinching up.
Balboa gets underhooks to prevent Velasquez's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Velasquez decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Balboa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Velasquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Balboa looks to move away, Velasquez throws a big counter combo but Balboa just gets out of the way.
Velasquez tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Velasquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Velasquez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Balboa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Balboa clinches up against the cage.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Balboa on the inside.
Balboa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balboa to keep the fight standing.
Velasquez is trying to maintain a safe position but Balboa gets an underhook and turns Velasquez into the cage.
Velasquez is working for takedown but Balboa is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa stops a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Balboa clinches with his opponent.
Balboa stops a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Balboa working Velasquez over with knees to the body.#T1#
Balboa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Balboa digs a right hand into Velasquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velasquez's gas tank. #TD2#
Balboa jumps into guard, dragging Velasquez to the mat.
#ES2#
Balboa pushes Velasquez off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Balboa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Balboa showed some decent athleticism there.
Balboa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Balboa controlling the action here.
Velasquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Velasquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Balboa.
Balboa trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Balboa seems content to control.
Velasquez trying to control but Balboa postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Balboa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Balboa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but Balboa is very close to passing his half guard.
Balboa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velasquez defending well though. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Velasquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Balboa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balboa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Velasquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velasquez looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Balboa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Velasquez uses from the top position.
Velasquez prevents Balboa from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Balboa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Balboa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Velasquez rather than just go for the knockout.
Balboa darts in looking for a takedown but Velasquez gets double underhooks and turns Balboa into the cage.
As Balboa tries to get set, Velasquez tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Cliff Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL2#
Balboa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Cliff Velasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balboa misses with a takedown #CL#
and Velasquez moves into the clinch.
Balboa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velasquez is looking for a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa has Velasquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Velasquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Velasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Velasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Velasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balboa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Velasquez prevents it.
Velasquez is trying to maintain a safe position but Balboa gets an underhook and turns Velasquez into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Balboa drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Velasquez is working an open guard so Balboa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Balboa darts in looking for a takedown but Velasquez gets double underhooks and turns Balboa into the cage.
Balboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velasquez's waist but Velasquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balboa off to one side.
Balboa fails with the takedown#CL#
and Velasquez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Velasquez.
Cliff Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Balboa.
Velasquez is trying to stall.
Balboa blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velasquez trying to land knees to the body.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balboa to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasquez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balboa is defending well for now.
Velasquez is working for takedown but Balboa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez wants a takedown.
Balboa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Velasquez is defending well.#T1#
Balboa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Balboa drives through and clinches with Velasquez against the cage.
A hook to the body from Balboa.
A right handed body shot lands from Balboa.
#TD2#
Balboa drags the fight down to the ground.
Balboa wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Velasquez manages to pass to side control.
Balboa is trying to stand back up but Velasquez is controlling him
#T2#
Balboa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Balboa looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Balboa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velasquez but Velasquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velasquez pinned against the cage. Velasquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Velasquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Velasquez moves into the clinch.
Velasquez lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Balboa tries to circle away but Velasquez has him pinned against the cage.
Balboa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling him.
Velasquez is looking to control Balboa's arms but Balboa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Velasquez has his back to the cage.
Balboa gets underhooks to prevent Velasquez's takedown attempt.
Balboa managing to block the knees to the body from Velasquez.
#TD2#
Balboa decides to pull guard.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Balboa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Balboa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Balboa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alberto Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Balboa darts in looking for a takedown but Velasquez gets double underhooks and turns Balboa into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Velasquez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alberto Balboa.
Well Balboa 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Balboa!
A relieved looking Alberto Balboa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Sanders swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
#CL#
Sanders tries to keep at a distance but Velasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Velasquez taking a breather.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow.
Sanders lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanders prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanders digs a right hand into Velasquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velasquez's gas tank.
Sanders lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanders is defending well.
Sanders should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Velasquez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Sanders.
Sanders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Sanders drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1##SUB2#
Sanders looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Velasquez is defending well. Sanders quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Velasquez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sanders celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernie Sanders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Boy misses with the combination.
Velasquez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Boy feints and as Velasquez raises his hands in defense, Boy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boy throws a big elbow that misses.
Boy landing some decent shots from guard.
Velasquez trying to keep a closed guard but Boy is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez is really struggling to control Boy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Velasquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Velasquez controls Boy momentarily but Boy frees himself.
Boy tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard.
Boy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Boy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Velasquez, up you get!
Boy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Boy drives through and clinches with Velasquez against the cage.
#TD#
Velasquez gets control of Boy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Velasquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Boy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully. #T2#
Velasquez wants to sweep here but Boy controlling him for the moment.
Boy wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Velasquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boy is one step ahead there.
Velasquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Boy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boy throwing shots but Velasquez is blocking nicely.
Velasquez wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Velasquez is looking to control Boy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Velasquez avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Boy seems to be working for a kimura but Velasquez defends the submission attempt.
Velasquez is refusing to be controlled, as Boy sits in half guard.
Velasquez wants to control but Boy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Boy stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Boy gets a clinch.
Boy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Velasquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4##BC#
Velasquez breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Boy moves into the clinch.
Velasquez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boy after a bit of a struggle.
Boy digs a right hand underneath Velasquez's ribcage. Velasquez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Velasquez wants a takedown.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Velasquez taking a breather.
Velasquez wants to take the fight to the mat but Boy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Boy jumps into guard, dragging Velasquez to the mat.
Velasquez preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boy keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Boy pulls Velasquez in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Boy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Boy clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Velasquez.
Velasquez wants a takedown but no success here.
Velasquez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boy walks away with a smile on his face. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boy throws a low kick but Velasquez moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Boy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velasquez, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Boy has Velasquez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Boy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Velasquez tumbling to the mat - Boy dives into Velasquez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Velasquez trying to control the position.
Boy throws an elbow that misses. Velasquez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boy's guard. Nice move by Velasquez!#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boy holds on and takes a little breather.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Velasquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velasquez has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Velasquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Velasquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velasquez has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Boy looking for a guillotine here but Velasquez defends easily.
Boy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Velasquez stops Boy from standing up.
Boy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Boy has Velasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Boy goes for a takedown attempt but Velasquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2#
Velasquez tries to keep at a distance but Boy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Velasquez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Velasquez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bit of stalling here from Boy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez is trying to drag Boy to the mat but Boy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez stops a takedown attempt from Boy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Boy 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#
Boy lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Velasquez. No joy for Boy on that attempt.
Boy swats away the attempt to clinch by Velasquez.
Boy shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Boy forces Velasquez back against the cage and clinches.
Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy is pressed up against the cage. Velasquez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boy down to the mat. Boy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Velasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Boy circles away.
Boy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velasquez defends it nicely.
Velasquez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boy manages to circle out of the way.
Cliff Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Boy.#T1#
Velasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Boy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velasquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Boy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Boy rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.
Velasquez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boy pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Velasquez jumps into guard, dragging Boy to the mat.
Velasquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Velasquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Velasquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Velasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working.
Velasquez blocks the strikes from Boy.
Boy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Velasquez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boy is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Boy wants to hold on but Velasquez pushes him away.
Boy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boy wants to hold on but Velasquez pushes him away.
Boy is desperately trying to improve his position but Velasquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Velasquez looking to control but Boy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Velasquez trying to control but Boy is having none of it.
Velasquez content just to control the position here.
Cliff Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Boy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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 Cliff Velasquez.
Well Boy 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Boy!
Jon Boy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Sterling has managed to clinch.
Velasquez tries to score a body lock takedown but Sterling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Sterling manages to pull guard.
Sterling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sterling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sterling is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Sterling controlling Velasquez's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velasquez is one step ahead there.
Velasquez 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 referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Velasquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sterling on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velasquez wants to take the fight to the mat but Sterling manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Sterling successfully pulls guard.
Sterling wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Velasquez stays in close to Sterling's body and controls the position.
Sterling wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling 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#
Sterling is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sterling avoids the attempt from Velasquez to control.
Velasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sterling on the ground.
Sterling takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Sterling 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.#T3#
Sterling moves to take his opponent's back.
Velasquez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sterling working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Sterling looking to break Velasquez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Velasquez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sterling will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Sterling 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, Velasquez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sterling softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Sterling has got one arm under Velasquez's chin. This could be trouble... Velasquez trying to control the other hand but Sterling gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Velasquez has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Sterling!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Velasquez darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Pentax counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pentax trying to pass the guard but Velasquez defending well.
Velasquez trying to control but Pentax postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentax looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Pentax is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Velasquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Velasquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pentax with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Pentax tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard.
Velasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pentax on the ground.
Velasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pentax lands a couple of elbows.
Pentax trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pentax drops back looking for a leg! Velasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velasquez manages to kick Pentax off! Pentax jumps back into Velasquez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentax 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.
Velasquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Pentax thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Velasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pentax with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Pentax drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Pentax seems to have locked his on tight now - Velasquez screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Pentax, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Seth Pentax!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Velasquez as Fuentes shoots in.
Fuentes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velasquez defends well and Fuentes ends up having to push Velasquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Velasquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Fuentes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Velasquez is pressing down on Fuentes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuentes trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Velasquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fuentes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez wants to sweep here but Fuentes controlling him for the moment.
Fuentes lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Fuentes landing with the ground and pound.
Velasquez trying to keep a closed guard but Fuentes is proving a slippery customer.
Fuentes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fuentes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Velasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Velasquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Velasquez is pulling down on Fuentes's head to control his posture.
Fuentes working some strikes from top position.
Velasquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuentes is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fuentes's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Velasquez is rocked!
Fuentes gets to his feet and stands over Velasquez, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Velasquez felt that one! Fuentes unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Velasquez from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lupe Fuentes!
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