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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Ravago misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Pikachu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ravago!
Ravago stops Pikachu from passing to mount.
Pikachu controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Pikachu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pikachu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravago is trying to work for a sweep but Pikachu has mounted him!
Pikachu controlling the pace for now. #T1##SUB2#
Ravago defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pikachu. #SUB2#
Pikachu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ravago turns into him and now he's in Pikachu's guard.
Pikachu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Pikachu is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ravago frees his head nicely. Oh but Pikachu has switched to an armbar! Ravago is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Detektyw Pikachu!
A relieved looking Detektyw Pikachu 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:
Dominance XIV
Date: Nov 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez goes for a double leg but Ravago avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ravago continues to drive forward.
Ravago misses with a low kick as Vasquez jumps back.
Vasquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ravago shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vasquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ravago sprawls and moves away.
Vasquez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ravago throws a head kick but Vasquez moves out of range.
Vasquez throws a big counter combination but Ravago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vasquez misses with a looping right.
Vasquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy left from Ravago finds it's target.
Vasquez tries to bum rush Ravago with a series of wild strikes but Ravago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Vasquez moves into range and clinches up with Ravago.
Ravago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasquez tries to circle away but Ravago has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch.
Vasquez fails with the takedown
and Ravago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC#
Vasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ravago lands with a right hand.
Ravago tried to score with a low kick but Vasquez checks it.
Vasquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eladio Vasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Vasquez moves into range and clinches up with Ravago.#BC#
Vasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ravago's coach down at Average Joe’s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ravago's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ravago lands with a cross.
Vasquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ravago wants to land a leg kick but Vasquez is out of range.
Ravago connects with a right hand. Vasquez shakes it off.
Vasquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ravago.
Vasquez misses with a wild combination.
Ravago works the jab nicely.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasquez moves out of range of the leg kick from Ravago.
Vasquez looks to land a combination but Ravago avoids it well.
Vasquez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ravago is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vasquez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vasquez moves out of range of the leg kick from Ravago.
Vasquez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ravago.
Vasquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasquez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ravago's head.
Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ravago.
Ravago tries a head kick but it misses.
Ravago fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santiago Ravago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Vasquez pushes Ravago up against the cage in a clinch.
Ravago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vasquez is keeping busy.#BC#
Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
Ravago circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Vasquez defending well as Ravago loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Ravago.
Ravago finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vasquez is looking for a counter combo.
Ravago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vasquez scores with a nice body kick.
Ravago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body kick there by Ravago.
Ravago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ravago bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Vasquez moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Vasquez.#CUT#It looks like Santiago Ravago has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez throws a wild body kick that Ravago sees coming a mile off.
Vasquez scores with a head kick. Ravago tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vasquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Ravago lands a head shot.
Ravago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasquez tries to clinch
and Ravago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasquez throws a leg kick that misses.
Ravago scores with a nice right hand.
Vasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ravago throws a nice head kick!
Ravago plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Vasquez clinches up against the cage.
Ravago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasquez.
Ravago is pushing Vasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vasquez prevents a body shot from Ravago.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ravago misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Ravago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Ravago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ravago loads up on a big right hand but Vasquez slips the punch.#CL#
Vasquez has Ravago up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Vasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eladio Vasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ravago dips to his left and cracks Vasquez with an uppercut!
Vasquez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ravago misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vasquez lands with a kick to the temple. Ravago shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab lands there for Ravago.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ravago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasquez avoids the head kick by Ravago.
Santiago Ravago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez tries to clinch but Ravago moves out of range.
Ravago throws a hook to the side of Vasquez's head but Vasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Vasquez.
Ravago throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ravago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ravago.
Vasquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ravago sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Ravago throws a leg kick which misses Vasquez's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasquez tries to avoid it.
Vasquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ravago finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasquez's head.
A low kick lands for Ravago.
Ravago scores with a sloppy right hand. Vasquez should have avoided that one.
Ravago sizes up Vasquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab from Ravago.
Vasquez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ravago lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ravago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasquez.
Ravago lands a glancing blow to the side of Vasquez's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Ravago.#TD#
Vasquez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vasquez wants to get back to his feet.
#T2##ES2#
Ravago kicks off Vasquez and gets to his feet.
Ravago throws a head kick that misses.
Vasquez defending well as Ravago loads up on a big left hand.
Ravago thuds his shin into the meat of Vasquez's side.
Vasquez tries to move into range but Ravago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ravago. That's going to slow Vasquez down.
Ravago tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ravago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick lands for Ravago.
Ravago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Ravago looks to move away, Vasquez throws a big counter combo but Ravago just gets out of the way.
Vasquez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vasquez duly obliges.
Vasquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Vasquez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ravago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasquez has time to react.
Ravago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Vasquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ravago stalling in the clinch.
Vasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Ravago misses.
A punch lands to the side of Vasquez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Ravago misses its intended target.
Ravago avoids the head kick by Vasquez.
#KD#
Vasquez lands a big head kick that sends Ravago tumbling to the mat! Vasquez takes a step backwards and waves Ravago back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Ravago is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Santiago Ravago's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Vasquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ravago is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasquez finish him?
Ravago misses with a body punch.
Vasquez lands a nice elbow.
Ravago trying to stall but Vasquez improves his position.
#BC#
Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Ravago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ravago wants it to stay on the feet.
Ravago throws a hook to the side of Vasquez's head but Vasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ravago.
Vasquez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vasquez looks to land a combination but Ravago avoids it well.
Ravago seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ravago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Vasquez.
Ravago connects with a nice looking jab.
Vasquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Vasquez! Ravago is out on his feet! Vasquez rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ravago is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ravago is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eladio Vasquez! |
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Event:
Dominance XII
Date: Oct 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ravago lands with a slapping head kick.
Ravago lands a jab.
Ravago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Ravago in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Ravago blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Ravago misses with a knee strike.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ravago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Barnes pushes Ravago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Ravago's ribcage. Ravago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ravago as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ravago pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Barnes blocks a body shot from Ravago.
Ravago trying to land knees to the body.
Ravago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnes is working Ravago over against the cage.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ravago taking a breather.
Ravago can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Ravago misses with a knee strike.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ravago tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnes lands a body shot. #T2#
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ravago backwards.
Ravago misses with the head strike.
Barnes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ravago seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barnes can turn it around.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Ravago.
Barnes is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Ravago avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ravago misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Ravago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy.
Ravago missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Barnes pushes Ravago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ravago throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Ravago works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ravago looking to throw knees to the head but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Ravago takes a shot to the head.
Ravago putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barnes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ravago is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barnes lands an uppercut.
Ravago trying to land knees to the body.
Ravago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ravago wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
Barnes tries to work over Ravago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Barnes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ravago tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Ravago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ravago's elbow.
Ravago misses with the head strike.
Ravago swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ravago trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Barnes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Barnes forces Ravago back against the cage and clinches.
Ravago connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barnes's face.
Ravago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ravago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ravago is looking to control Barnes's arms but Barnes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ravago has his back to the cage.
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
Ravago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ravago backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ravago blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Ravago controls his hands.
Ravago letting Barnes take a breather here.
Barnes is working Ravago over against the cage.#T1#
Ravago tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Andrew Barnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ravago is trying to stall.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Ravago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ravago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ravago landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ravago tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Ravago slows down the pace here.
Ravago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Ravago tries a knee to the head but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Ravago.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ravago swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ravago fails to land.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ravago or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes is pushing Ravago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barnes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Ravago.
#T3#
Barnes cracks Ravago with a nice body shot.
Ravago missing with knees to the body.
Ravago pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barnes leaning against his opponent.
Ravago can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Ravago misses with some punches.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Ravago missing with knees to the body.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ravago tries a knee to the head but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes avoiding damage.
#T4#
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Ravago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ravago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ravago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ravago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ravago backwards.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ravago misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ravago is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ravago throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Barnes has managed to clinch.
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ravago backwards.
Ravago tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Ravago back against the cage.
Ravago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Ravago throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barnes as Ravago tries to tie him up.
Barnes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Ravago.
Barnes lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Santiago Ravago has been cut.
Ravago misses with an elbow strike.
Ravago tries to land a knee to the head but Barnes blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Barnes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ravago.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Ravago's head.
Ravago misses with the head strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Barnes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ravago utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Ravago.
Ravago tries to land a knee to the head but Barnes blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes. #T2#
Ravago is trying to stall.
Ravago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnes lands a body punch.
A short right from Barnes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ravago struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes is pushing Ravago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Ravago is looking to control Barnes's arms but Barnes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ravago has his back to the cage.
Ravago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Barnes works on Ravago's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Barnes.
Barnes avoiding damage as Ravago throws knees to the body.
Ravago taking a breather.
Ravago trying to stall but Barnes improves his position.
Ravago misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Ravago.
Barnes avoiding damage as Ravago throws knees to the body.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Ravago.
Barnes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ravago managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Ravago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ravago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes gets through Ravago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ravago tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Ravago controls his hands.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Barnes has Ravago pushed against the cage.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes is leaning against Ravago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santiago Ravago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Barnes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnes 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barnes!
In his post fight interview, Andrew Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Ash Pres: Little vs. UnEqual
Date: Aug 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Santiago Ravago has been cut.
Ravago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shoemaker.
Ravago doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoemaker circles away.
Ravago's corner calls for a 1-2. Ravago obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ravago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ravago throws the left hand but Shoemaker avoids the punch easily.
Ravago doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoemaker circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoemaker throws a combination that misses
and Ravago counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shoemaker's knee momentarily.
Shoemaker keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Shoemaker does no damage.
Shoemaker throws a series of punches but Ravago avoids them all with ease.
Ravago looks to throw the jab but Shoemaker is out of range. #T1#
Shoemaker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ravago throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like George Shoemaker has been cut.
Ravago throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ravago throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoemaker on the side of the head.
Ravago scores with a head kick.
Ravago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ravago tests Shoemaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Shoemaker.
Ravago has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shoemaker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoemaker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ravago counters with a nice body kick.
Shoemaker throws a poor cross that misses
and Ravago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shoemaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ravago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
George Shoemaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoemaker looks winded!
Shoemaker moves away from the strike by Ravago. #T2#
Ravago sizes up Shoemaker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Ravago, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shoemaker throws a shot from downtown. Ravago moves away and avoids it.
Shoemaker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ravago misses with a looping right.
Shoemaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ravago is looking to clinch but Shoemaker is avoiding it.
Ravago connects with a solid leg kick.
Shoemaker misses with a double jab
and Ravago counters with a three punch combo that has Shoemaker backing up. Shoemaker nods at Ravago to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Shoemaker is rocked!
A shot to the body from Shoemaker misses
and Ravago counters with a good, hard body kick but Shoemaker shrugs it off.
Shoemaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Ravago finish him?
Ravago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ravago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ravago is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ravago.
Ravago drops Shoemaker with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Shoemaker! Ravago dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Ravago! |
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Event:
Ash Pres: Bastard vs. Little
Date: Jul 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ravago paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ravago looks to land a left hand but Paris moved out of range nicely.
Paris throwing a counter right hand but Ravago manages to avoid it.
Santiago Ravago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ravago lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Marco Paris has been cut.
Paris throws a lazy right hand but Ravago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ravago throws a leg kick #TD#
and Paris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ravago!
Ravago is trying to get back to half guard.
Paris remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ravago struggling a bit here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paris working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Paris grinds an elbow into Ravago's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ravago takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Ravago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ravago some visible discomfort.
Ravago being controlled for a moment.
Paris scores with punches from side control.
Ravago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Paris.
Paris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ravago trying to control from the bottom.
Paris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Paris controlling the pace. #T2#
Paris drops an elbow to the side of Ravago's head.
Paris 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. #ROC#Ravago is rocked!
Paris lands a big elbow - Ravago is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Paris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
An out of breath Marco Paris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
A&E's MARQUEE 2
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
PG moves into the clinch.
A short left from PG.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, PG creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Santiago Ravago has been cut.
PG stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
PG lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ravago backwards.
PG lands a right hand. #BC#
PG breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ravago throws a lazy uppercut
enabling PG to counter with a crisp jab.
PG is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from PG shuts the power down on Ravago. Lights out, game over! PG is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John PG! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ravago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Snow.
Snow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ravago. Ravago obviously looking to wear him down.
Ravago cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow throws a lazy head kick
and Ravago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ravago lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Snow throws a lazy head kick
and Ravago counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ravago blocks a head kick by Snow.
Snow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Ravago closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow is trying to force a seperation but Ravago has the dominant position.
Snow wants to get back to striking at distance but Ravago won't allow it.
Snow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ravago has him pressed against the cage.
Snow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ravago stalling the fight.
Snow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ravago has him pressed against the cage.
Ravago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snow wants to break free but Ravago has control.
Ravago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snow's efforts to push away.
Ravago landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Snow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Snow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Ravago is controlling him.
Snow wants to break the clinch but can't.
#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.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Ravago is controlling him.
Ravago has Snow pressed against the cage.
Ravago keeps control of Snow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Ravago is controlling him.
Ravago unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Ravago is controlling him.
Snow tries to break free but Ravago pushes him back against the cage.
Snow wants to get back to striking at distance but Ravago won't allow it.
Snow wants to break free but Ravago has control.
Ravago prevents Snow from breaking the clinch.
Ravago lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ravago. #ROC2#Snow is rocked!
Snow tries to stall but Ravago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oh Snow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ravago lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Snow to his knees! Ravago keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Ravago! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Kolesov closes the distance and clinches.
Kolesov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ravago uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Kolesov has clasped his hands together around Ravago's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ravago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ravago is working hard here to advance position.
Ravago taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ravago is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kolesov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kolesov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ravago some visible discomfort.
Ravago taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kolesov tries to move to mount but Ravago blocks the move with his legs.
Ravago is trying to escape the position but Kolesov is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kolesov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ravago, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolesov staying calm.#T1#
Ravago tries to escape but Kolesov is in control.
Ravago is looking to regain half guard here but Kolesov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kolesov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ravago wants to control but Kolesov postures up.
Kolesov lands a nice forearm strike.
Kolesov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ravago tries to buck Kolesov off but Kolesov is having none of it.
Kolesov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ravago takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ravago regains half guard.#T2#
Kolesov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kolesov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kolesov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ravago taking some punishment here, with Kolesov in his half guard.
Kolesov working Ravago over with strikes.
Kolesov is nestled in close to Ravago, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ravago is trying to control but can't.
Ravago pushes Kolesov off looking to stand but Kolesov dives back in and keeps control.
Ravago is trying to control but can't.
Kolesov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ravago is looking for a sweep. Kolesov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kolesov trying to mount his opponent but Ravago defends it.
Kolesov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Ravago tries to roll over but Kolesov keeps him under control.
Kolesov moves nicely into side control.
Kolesov 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 Ravago's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kolesov lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Kolesov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ravago, who protects the arm well.
Kolesov controls the position from side control.
Ravago wants to control but Kolesov postures up.#T4#
Kolesov is staying tight to Ravago's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ravago is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ravago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kolesov cracks Ravago with a big right hand but Ravago just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ravago is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ravago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kolesov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kolesov is working Ravago over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ravago takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kolesov taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ravago wants to get back to his feet but Kolesov drags him back down.
Kolesov in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Kolesov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ravago throws a good cross that connects.
Evgeny Kolesov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kolesov moves into range and clinches up with Ravago.
Kolesov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ravago gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Kolesov manages to break the clinch.
Ravago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ravago darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ravago with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kolesov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ravago counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolesov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ravago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kolesov misses with a left hand
and Ravago counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ravago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolesov slips a jab and a cross from Ravago.
Ravago cracks Kolesov with a good jab.
Santiago Ravago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ravago cracks Kolesov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kolesov tries to bum rush Ravago with a series of wild strikes but Ravago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kolesov throws a right and a left that Ravago avoids nicely.
Ravago checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ravago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kolesov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Kolesov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ravago quickly recovers to half guard.
Ravago tries to roll over but Kolesov keeps him under control.
Kolesov is controlling the pace.
Ravago wants to control but Kolesov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kolesov seems to be working for a kimura but Ravago defends the submission attempt.
Ravago is refusing to be controlled, as Kolesov sits in half guard. #T2#
Kolesov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kolesov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ravago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kolesov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ravago taking some punishment here, with Kolesov in his half guard.
Ravago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kolesov is looking for a kimura but Ravago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kolesov to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolesov wants to pass the guard but Ravago is defending well.
Kolesov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Evgeny Kolesov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ravago trying to control but Kolesov postures up.
Kolesov wants to free his trapped foot but Ravago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kolesov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ravago pushes Kolesov off looking to stand but Kolesov dives back in and keeps control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ravago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kolesov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kolesov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kolesov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ravago is looking to control Kolesov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ravago avoid being mounted?#T4#
Ravago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ravago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kolesov is controlling the pace.
Kolesov 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.
Ravago trying to hold on to Kolesov's head to control him but Kolesov postures up.
Kolesov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kolesov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ravago has hold of Kolesov's hands but Kolesov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evgeny Kolesov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Kolesov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ravago has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Santiago Ravago has been cut.#CL2#
Kolesov closes the distance and pushes Ravago back into the cage.
Ravago prevents the takedown attempt.
Ravago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kolesov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ravago tries to clinch up but Kolesov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kolesov misses with a double jab.
Ravago throws a big counter combination but Kolesov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kolesov lands a lovely overhand right.
Ravago scores with a jab to the head.
Ravago with a nice calf kick.
Kolesov misses with a double jab
and Ravago counters with a good, hard body kick but Kolesov shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kolesov misses the body punch
and Ravago counters with a stiff right hand.
Kolesov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ravago feints a jab promting Kolesov to slip. Ravago then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kolesov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Kolesov throws a nice looking combination but Ravago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ravago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Kolesov does no damage.
Kolesov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ravago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ravago lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kolesov throws a hook but Ravago blocks it.
As Kolesov backs away, Ravago returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kolesov misses with a combination
and Ravago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ravago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Evgeny Kolesov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ravago scores with a leg kick.
Ravago lands with a nice body kick.
Kolesov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ravago.
Kolesov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ravago jabs Kolesov right on the nose. Kolesov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ravago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kolesov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kolesov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ravago misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ravago darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kolesov takes a swing at Ravago's ribcage but misses.
Kolesov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ravago.
Ravago connects with a nice looking jab.
Kolesov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ravago. Ravago obviously looking to wear him down.
Kolesov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ravago.
Kolesov misses with a double jab
letting Ravago counter with a right hand.
Kolesov looks to land a right hand but Ravago moved out of range.
Kolesov misses with a two punch combination.
Ravago feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kolesov throws a leg kick
and Ravago counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kolesov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ravago moves away from the strike by Kolesov.
Kolesov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kolesov duly obliges. #T3#
Kolesov throws a right hand that Ravago ducks under and follows up with a left that Ravago also avoids with ease.
Ravago bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kolesov's head backwards.
Ravago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ravago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick from Ravago lands but Kolesov takes it in his stride.
Ravago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kolesov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ravago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kolesov somewhat.
Kolesov tries to move into range but Ravago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ravago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kolesov.
Kolesov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Ravago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kolesov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kolesov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ravago tried to counter with a leg kick but Kolesov avoided it.
Kolesov misses with a wild combination.
Evgeny Kolesov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ravago scores with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Ravago.
Kolesov throws a right hand that Ravago ducks under and follows up with a left that Ravago also avoids with ease.
Kolesov slips a jab from Ravago.
Ravago avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolesov misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ravago lands an overhand right.
Santiago Ravago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Ravago.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Ravago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kolesov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeny Kolesov! |
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