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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Lupical lands an overhand right.
Escalante really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lupical changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupical jabs Escalante right on the nose. Escalante blinks but takes it well.
Escalante fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lupical avoids it really well and circles away.
Escalante takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horus Lupical seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escalante tries to land a front kick but Lupical steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left lands for Lupical.#ROC2#
Escalante is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Lupical moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Escalante! Lupical continues to tee off on Escalante, landing with a left and a right! Lupical connects with a right hand that leaves Escalante sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Lupical!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Horus Lupical!
As Horus Lupical got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am just grateful to be alive.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Maia has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Escalante moves into the clinch.
Maia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Escalante wants the takedown. Maia is fighting it off but Escalante persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maia's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Maia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escalante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escalante manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escalante has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Escalante wants to get up but he can't break Maia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Escalante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Maia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escalante defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Escalante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escalante has managed to get both his arms back between Maia's legs - danger averted.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maia can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Escalante 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. #SUB2#
Maia is looking for a triangle but Escalante pushes his legs off easily.
Escalante will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Escalante advances to half guard.
Maia tries to roll over but Escalante keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Escalante lands a nice short elbow.
Escalante really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Maia actively working from the bottom here.
Escalante working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Escalante seems content to control.#T2#
Maia regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Escalante passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Maia looks winded!
Escalante looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Escalante is going to stand back up.
Maia is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Escalante is taking a breather. Maia 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.#T3##SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Escalante slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escalante pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Escalante content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Maia actively working from the bottom here.
Escalante performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #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.
Maia taking some punishment here, with Escalante in his half guard. #SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Escalante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Maia wants to improve his position but Escalante is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Escalante dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maia misses with a takedown
and Escalante counters with a big head kick but Maia shrugs it off.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escalante counters with a head kick.
Escalante bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maia's head backwards.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Escalante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ricardo Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Maia.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escalante counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Maia out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Escalante is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ricardo Escalante!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Escalante closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Lupical to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupical lunges at Escalante with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escalante's hand.
Lupical with a nice cross.
Nice shot by Lupical.#ROC2#
Escalante is rocked!
Lupical cracks Escalante with a left hook right on the temple and Escalante goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Lupical lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Escalante is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Horus Lupical!
Post fight, an emotional Horus Lupical said 'I am just grateful to be alive.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Escalante with a poor takedown
and Lupical counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escalante thinking.
Lupical dives in for a single leg takedown but Escalante sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Escalante throws a lazy uppercut
and Lupical cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escalante throws a head kick that misses
and Lupical counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Lupical.
Lupical shoots in but Escalante avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Escalante changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Escalante looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Escalante tries to keep at a distance but Lupical has taken the fight into the clinch.
Escalante jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lupical walks away with a smile on his face. Escalante gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Escalante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escalante throws a head kick but Lupical moves out of range.
Escalante takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Lupical scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#
Escalante is rocked!
Lupical flashes Escalante a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Escalante's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Escalante crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Lupical punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Horus Lupical!
An intense looking Horus Lupical took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am just grateful to be alive.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Escalante tries to land a front kick but Atacko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atacko keeps the fight on the outside.
Atacko counters with a body kick.
Escalante thows a body kick. Atacko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Escalante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Atacko.#TD#
Escalante feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Escalante is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Atacko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Escalante scoring with some ground and pound.
Escalante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atacko 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.
Escalante 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.
Escalante won't allow Atacko to sweep him here.
Atacko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Atacko feints and as Escalante raises his hands in defense, Atacko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Atacko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Escalante dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Atacko seems keen to control Escalante's posture.
Escalante advances to half guard. #SUB#
Escalante is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escalante uses his free foot to push down on Atacko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Atacko. #T3#
Escalante landing shots from mount.
Escalante looking to control and managing it successfully.
Escalante avoids the attempt from Atacko to control.
Escalante lands a big shot to the head and Atacko winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ricardo Escalante!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Stripa tries to clinch but Escalante is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stripa is defended easily by Escalante.
Stripa sets himself, and Escalante steps forward looking for the clinch! Stripa avoids it this time.
Escalante is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Escalante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stripa misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Escalante decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stripa's guard.
Stripa working a defensive guard here.
Stripa looking for a sweep. Not yet Stripa, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escalante is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stripa wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Escalante is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Escalante wants to stand but Stripa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stripa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stripa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stripa has been working on his balance at Poseidon MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Escalante.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sudu Stripa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stripa dives in and grabs Escalante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escalante pushes down on Stripa's head and hops out.#TD2#
Escalante closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stripa's guard.
Stripa keeping moving, preventing Escalante from controlling successfully.
Stripa being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB#
Stripa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Escalante connects with a couple of short punches.
Escalante is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stripa controls Escalante momentarily but Escalante frees himself.
Escalante trying to control the position from guard on top but Stripa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Stripa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Escalante controls the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escalante is looking to work some ground and pound but Stripa has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Escalante looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Escalante shoots in looking for a takedown. Stripa tries to sprawl out of it but Escalante keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stripa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stripa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A left and a right from Stripa both land. Nice combination.
No joy there for Stripa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stripa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escalante is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stripa dives in and grabs Escalante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escalante pushes down on Stripa's head and hops out.
A combination from Escalante does no damage.
Stripa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escalante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Escalante shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escalante controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Escalante dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Stripa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escalante counters with a body kick that stops Stripa in his tracks momentarily. #TD2#
Stripa tries to sprawl but Escalante drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stripa punching from the bottom.
Stripa is not content to let Escalante control the position.
Stripa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Escalante takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Escalante prevents Stripa from standing back up.
#T1#
Stripa wants to control but Escalante is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ricardo Escalante has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escalante throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Escalante shoots in and drives through. Stripa sprawls well.
Escalante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stripa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escalante.
Sudu Stripa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stripa cracks the inside of Escalante's front leg.
Escalante goes for a double leg but Stripa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stripa continues to drive forward.
Sudu Stripa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Escalante.
Escalante leaves Stripa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stripa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escalante's waist but Escalante gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stripa off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Escalante on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stripa shoots for a double leg takedown but Escalante sprawls well. He's pushed Stripa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stripa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escalante's waist but Escalante gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stripa off to one side. #T2#
Escalante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escalante lands a nice hook to Stripa's body. Stripa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escalante misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stripa is looking for a counter combo.
Escalante avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Escalante has Stripa up against the cage in a clinch.
Escalante looking for a takedown. #BC#
Stripa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stripa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Escalante looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stripa misses with a double jab.
Escalante throws a counter combo.#T3#
Escalante fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stripa attempts a counter takedown but Escalante avoids it well and moves away.
Escalante shoots in looking for a takedown but Stripa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Escalante's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Escalante will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ricardo Escalante seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Stripa instigates a clinch.
Escalante misses with a punch to the body.
Stripa is trying to pull guard but Escalante has him pressed against the cage.
Escalante jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stripa walks away with a smile on his face. Escalante gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Stripa closes the distance and clinches.
Stripa gets underhooks to prevent Escalante's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Stripa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Escalante. No joy for Stripa on that attempt. #T4##TD2#
Escalante shoots in and bounces Stripa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Escalante is looking to stand up but Stripa won't let him.
Stripa is trying to control the position but Escalante postures up.
Stripa keeping moving, preventing Escalante from controlling successfully.
Stripa wants to control the position but Escalante says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escalante with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Escalante 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Escalante darts in looking for a takedown but Stripa gets double underhooks and turns Escalante into the cage. #TD2#
Stripa gets caught flat footed, as Escalante shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Escalante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stripa wants to stand and escape but Escalante is having none of it.
Stripa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escalante not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Escalante wants to get up but he can't break Stripa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stripa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Escalante slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Escalante working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stripa's thigh. Stripa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Escalante passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Stripa is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
A punch combination from Stripa misses.
Escalante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stripa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escalante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stripa tries to bum rush Escalante with a series of wild strikes but Escalante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escalante changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stripa tries to avoid it but Escalante manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stripa to the ground. Stripa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Stripa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Stripa jumps into guard, dragging Escalante to the mat.
Escalante showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Escalante advances position into side control!
Stripa wants to control but Escalante postures up.#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.
Escalante lands some shots froms side control.
Stripa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Escalante's best efforts.
Escalante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escalante wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stripa keeps working.
Escalante slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escalante lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Escalante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Escalante 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Escalante!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Escalante stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Escalante really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Martinez fails with the takedown#TD#
and Escalante counters with a single leg into guard. Martinez didn't expect that.
Escalante works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Escalante is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Escalante.
Martinez trying to control here.
#T1#
Martinez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Martinez has his foot on Escalante's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escalante works his way back into a safe position though.
Escalante content to stall in guard here.
Escalante works over Martinez with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Martinez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Escalante uses it to pass to side control.
Martinez looks winded!
Martinez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Escalante connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Escalante stalls from top position.
Martinez taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Escalante thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Escalante tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escalante cracks Martinez with a big elbow.
Escalante tries to move to mount but Martinez blocks the move with his legs.
Escalante taking a breather here.
Escalante has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escalante scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Martinez to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Escalante is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martinez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martinez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Escalante's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escalante is nestled in close to Martinez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Escalante knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martinez on the ground.
Martinez wants to control but Escalante is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Escalante dominated that round.
That's time! Escalante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Escalante looking to score a takedown here. Martinez is defending well but Escalante drives through and ends up in Martinez's guard.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Escalante passes into half guard.
Escalante slips a nice elbow through Martinez's hands, connecting with Martinez's forehead.
Escalante trying to control the pace.
Escalante seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Escalante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Escalante seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Escalante stalling.
Martinez tries to kick Escalante off but Escalante keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Escalante is controlling the pace.
Martinez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martinez.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Escalante drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martinez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martinez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martinez! #REVB##SUB2#
Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Escalante is defending well.
Escalante wants to control but Martinez postures up.#T3#
Escalante is trying to work for a sweep but Martinez has mounted him!
Escalante holds on for dear life.
Martinez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Escalante is looking to escape.
Escalante is looking to get to half guard.
Escalante tries to improve his position but instead Martinez has taken his back! #T4#
Escalante prevents Martinez from getting a body triangle.
Escalante wants to control his opponent's hands but Martinez gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Escalante defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Martinez's arms.
Escalante breaks Martinez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez keeping full guard, as Escalante tries to pass.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Ricardo Escalante will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Martinez misses with a takedown
and Escalante counters with a right hand to the body.
Martinez throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Escalante counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martinez won't be happy with that.
Martinez bucks up and tries to throw Escalante off but instead Escalante has got his back!#SUB#
Escalante looking for the choke but no joy.
Escalante keeps control of the position as Martinez tries to break free.
Escalante is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Escalante looking to break Martinez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Martinez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Escalante will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Martinez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Escalante's arms.
Escalante controls the position.
Escalante is hanging on to Martinez's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Escalante scores with strikes from the back.
Escalante slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Escalante working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Escalante looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Escalante working for a choke but Martinez is defending well. #T3#
Martinez trying to control the position but Escalante manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Escalante is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Martinez trying to get back to his feet but Escalante is in full control for now.
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.
#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.
Martinez can't escape the position.
Escalante is trying to stick to Martinez's back but Martinez is turning into Escalante. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Escalante's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Martinez.
Escalante looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Martinez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Escalante on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Escalante tries to get out of the position.
Escalante is doing well to control the position and prevent Martinez from advancing to side control.
Escalante is staying active underneath Martinez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escalante is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Trevor Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo Escalante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Escalante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escalante has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Escalante!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Escalante shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Namkhai defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Namkhai! But no joy.
Escalante drops his hands momentarily and Namkhai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Namkhai.
Escalante takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Namkhai lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namkhai avoids a kick to the body.
Escalante throws a lazy head kick
and Namkhai counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Escalante closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Namkhai's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escalante passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Escalante is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Namkhai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Escalante lands an elbow.
Escalante wants to control but Namkhai is keeping him busy.
Escalante taking a breather here. #SUB#
Escalante is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Namkhai is trying to escape and Escalante transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Namkhai is forced to tap! Nice work there by Escalante! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Escalante!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Juan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Escalante on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Juan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Escalante shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Juan's guard.
Escalante is stalling in the full guard.
Escalante won't allow Juan to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante controlling from the top position.
Juan wants to stand and escape but Escalante is having none of it. #T1#
Escalante 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.
Escalante prevents Juan from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Escalante decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Juan, up you get!
Juan fails with the takedown.
Ricardo Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Da Juan.
Juan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escalante tries to clinch up but Juan circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Escalante moves into range and clinches up with Juan.
Escalante with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Escalante tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Juan avoids it.
Escalante can't find room to land a body shot as Juan controls the action.
Escalante drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juan can't get the takedown.
Escalante tries for a takedown but Juan manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Escalante breaks from the clinch.
Juan misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Escalante counters with a nice double leg into side control. Juan won't be happy with that.
Escalante is staying tight to Juan's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3##ES2#
Juan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL#
Escalante rushes Juan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Juan is trying to drag Escalante to the mat but Escalante just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Escalante fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Escalante drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Juan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've been informed that Juan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Escalante is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Escalante tries to circle away but Juan has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Escalante jumps guard and drags Juan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Escalante kicks Juan off and gets to his feet.
Juan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juan shoots in for a double leg but Escalante sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Escalante tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Juan manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Escalante rushes Juan and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escalante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juan's elbow.
Juan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Escalante dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Juan fails with the takedown
and Escalante counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Escalante feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Escalante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juan can do to turn this around?
Escalante passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escalante lands strikes from half guard.
Escalante knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juan on the ground.
Escalante is controlling the pace.
Juan looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Juan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Escalante manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escalante content just to control the position here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Escalante won't let Juan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Escalante unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Escalante with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3##SU#
Escalante stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Juan with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Escalante counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Juan is breathing heavily.
Escalante pushes down on Juan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Escalante lands with a punch from half guard. #SU#
Escalante stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Juan to get to his feet. #TD#
Escalante shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Juan pushes Escalante off but Escalante dives into side control.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Escalante stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Escalante rushes Juan and presses him up against the cage.
Escalante wants to get back to striking at distance but Juan won't allow it.
Juan has Escalante pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Escalante manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ricardo Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Da Juan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escalante jumps guard but Juan stands there with Escalante around his waist. Escalante gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juan tries for a takedown but Escalante manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Escalante dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Escalante closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Juan did well to prevent Escalante getting side control.
Escalante working over Juan with some ground and pound. Juan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Juan wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Escalante seems content to control.
Juan tries to kick Escalante off but Escalante keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Juan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Escalante looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Escalante stops Juan from getting back to his feet.
#ES2#
Juan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Juan fails with the takedown.
Escalante attempts a counter takedown but Juan avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Escalante shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Juan is trying to defend but Escalante finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Escalante is nestled in close to Juan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Escalante lands a nice short elbow.
Escalante is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
Escalante decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Escalante shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Juan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Escalante is standing up over Juan. Juan looks to escape but Escalante dives into side control.
Escalante really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Escalante slows the pace down. #SU#
Escalante decides to stand back up. Escalante steps back and let's Juan get back to his feet.
Juan shoots in for a takedown but Escalante shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Juan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Escalante to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ricardo Escalante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escalante with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Escalante controlling from the top position.
Juan wants to get back to his feet but Escalante is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escalante looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Escalante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escalante 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Escalante!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Escalante shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juan but Juan pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Escalante shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Escalante thows a huge punch but Juan dodges it nicely.
Escalante is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante wants to free his trapped foot but Juan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juan tries to kick Escalante off but Escalante keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##ES#
Juan kicks Escalante off and gets back to his feet.
Escalante changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juan tries to avoid it but Escalante manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juan to the ground. Juan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Escalante. #ES#
Juan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Juan delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Escalante misses.
It looked like Juan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Juan fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Juan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2##TD2#
Escalante closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Juan quickly recovers to half guard.
Still in half guard, Escalante seems content to control.
Escalante is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU2#
Escalante stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3#
Escalante takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Juan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Escalante decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Juan wants to get back to his feet.
Escalante controlling the pace. #SU2#
Escalante stands up and beckons Juan to join him on the feet.
Escalante fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adrian Juan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Escalante.#T4#
Escalante throws a leg kick but Juan checks it.
Juan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juan looks to land a body kick but Escalante moved away.
Juan avoids the head kick by Escalante.
Escalante shoots in looking for a takedown but Juan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Escalante's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Juan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Escalante looks for a takedown but Juan sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Escalante or perhaps it was just good defense by Juan, which made it look bad.
Juan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Juan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Juan scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Escalante looking to score a takedown here. Juan is defending well but Escalante drives through and ends up in Juan's guard.
Juan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Escalante manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Escalante controlling the action here.
Juan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escalante can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Escalante is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juan sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Juan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES#
Juan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Juan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Escalante is looking to clinch.
Juan misses with a series of wild punches.
Escalante misses with a two punch combination.
Juan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Escalante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Juan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Escalante misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Escalante fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escalante misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adrian Juan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juan swats away the attempt to clinch by Escalante.
Juan thows a leg kick but Escalante checks it #TD2#
and Escalante counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Juan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escalante throws a leg kick which misses Juan's front leg but catches the back leg as Juan tries to avoid it. #T3#
Juan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escalante.
Adrian Juan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Escalante.
Escalante is breathing heavily.
Juan tries a low kick but Escalante avoids it.
Escalante dives in and grabs Juan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juan pushes down on Escalante's head and hops out.
Juan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escalante tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Escalante. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Juan throws a series of punches but Escalante avoids them all with ease.
Juan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escalante circles away quickly and effectively.
Escalante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juan cracks a nice hook into Escalante's ribs.
Juan lands with a slapping head kick.
Escalante connects with a high kick.
Juan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escalante.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Escalante is defended easily by Juan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Juan dominated that second round.
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#
Escalante avoids the body shot from Juan.
Escalante doesn't manage to clinch there - Juan circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Juan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escalante with a poor takedown
and Juan counters with a straight right hand.
Juan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juan wants it to stay on the feet.
Escalante fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adrian Juan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Escalante.
Juan swats away the attempt to clinch by Escalante.
Juan appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Escalante drives through with a takedown into guard.
Escalante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Juan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Escalante must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Escalante has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Juan is proving hard to escape from.
Adrian Juan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Escalante stands and steps away. Juan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No joy there for Juan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escalante throws out the jab.
As Escalante looks to move away, Juan throws a big counter combo but Escalante just gets out of the way.
Escalante throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Juan.
Escalante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escalante fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juan appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
No joy there for Juan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juan. Escalante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escalante misses with a body kick.
No luck for Escalante with that takedown attempt.
Juan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Juan looks to land a combination. Escalante sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Juan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escalante was well out of range. Poor timing from Juan.
Juan misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3##CL2#
Escalante gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Juan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juan tries to circle away but Escalante has him pinned against the cage.
Escalante with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Escalante trying to control the position but instead, Juan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Escalante into the cage.
Escalante managing to block the knees to the body from Juan.
Escalante looking for a takedown. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Escalante trying to control the position but instead, Juan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Escalante into the cage.
Juan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Escalante is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Escalante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Escalante is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escalante tries to pull guard but Juan holds him up against the cage and eventually Escalante drops back down to his feet.
Juan is looking to break free of the clinch but Escalante has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Juan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Juan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Juan!
After winning the bout, Adrian Juan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2019 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Escalante.
#TD#
Escalante closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maia did well to prevent Escalante getting side control.
Maia is looking for a sweep. Escalante is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Escalante in particular looking to stall.
Escalante prevents Maia from improving his position.
Escalante thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maia's head.
Escalante wants to stand but Maia has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU#
Escalante stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Maia to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Maia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Escalante keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Maia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Maia wants to take a breather but Escalante is having none of it.
Escalante is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escalante is concentrating on defense, preventing Maia from advancing position.
Maia is pressing down on Escalante's thigh, looking to free his foot. Escalante is holding on for now.
Escalante looks like he's trying to stand up.
Escalante really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Maia is working for a kimura but Escalante is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Maia seems to be working for a kimura but Escalante defends the submission attempt.
Escalante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Escalante on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Escalante tries to get out of the position.
Maia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maia looks to land a strike but Escalante avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Escalante has his foot on Maia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maia works his way back into a safe position though.
Maia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Escalante has control of Maia's left arm, preventing Maia from doing any damage. #T3#
Maia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maia works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Maia is working to tighten his grip on Escalante's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Escalante has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Maia is really squeezing tight and eventually Escalante passes out! Maia breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jonathan Maia!
Jonathan Maia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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