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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
De La Cruz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Knight!
Knight is not content to let De La Cruz control the position.
Knight tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De La Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De La Cruz laying and praying for a moment but Knight takes advantage and regains half guard.
Knight keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Knight has a hand on De La Cruz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. De La Cruz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Knight reaches up and holds on to De La Cruz to control the position.
Knight avoids a series of strikes thrown by De La Cruz.
Knight is looking to get to half guard.
Knight wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by De La Cruz.
Knight is squirming around, avoiding De La Cruz's attempts to control the action. #T2#
De La Cruz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
De La Cruz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Knight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De La Cruz wants to control the pace but Knight is squirming around nicely. #T3#
De La Cruz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De La Cruz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Knight to take his back!
A lull in the action here.
De La Cruz keeps control of the position as Knight tries to break free.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De La Cruz biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
De La Cruz looking to break Knight's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Knight remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise De La Cruz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Knight defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
De La Cruz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Knight stacks De La Cruz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Knight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Cruz manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix De La Cruz dominated that 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.
#R2#
De La Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knight defends well and De La Cruz ends up having to push Knight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knight is looking to counter punch.
Knight lands a high kick!
De La Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De La Cruz tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De La Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Knight.#CL2#
De La Cruz moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
De La Cruz breaks the clinch.
De La Cruz scores with a kick to the body.
#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from De La Cruz.
Knight is looking to counter the offense by De La Cruz and move into the clinch.
Aaron Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix De La Cruz.
Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Felix De La Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knight wants it to stay on the feet.
De La Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De La Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De La Cruz looks for a takedown but Knight sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Knight misses its target.
De La Cruz is breathing heavily.#T2#
De La Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Knight takes the fight into the clinch.
Knight tries to pull guard but De La Cruz won't allow it.
De La Cruz jumps guard but Knight stands there with De La Cruz around his waist. De La Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Knight jumps into guard, dragging De La Cruz to the mat.
De La Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
De La Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knight has his hands on De La Cruz's head, controlling the position. #T3#
De La Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight controlling the position.
De La Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De La Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De La Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knight defends well and De La Cruz ends up having to push Knight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De La Cruz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De La Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De La Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De La Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De La Cruz thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Knight dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aaron Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
De La Cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
De La Cruz trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De La Cruz passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
De La Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knight wants to improve his position but De La Cruz is controlling well.
Knight is positioning himself well to prevent De La Cruz advancing to mount.
De La Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
De La Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
De La Cruz is looking to advance position but Knight won't allow it.
Knight desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
De La Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knight tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De La Cruz is in Knight's guard.#ES#
Knight has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes De La Cruz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3##TD2#
De La Cruz feints and as Knight raises his hands in defense, De La Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
De La Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight keeping moving, preventing De La Cruz from controlling successfully.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but De La Cruz is one step ahead there.
Knight is pulling down on De La Cruz's head to control his posture. #T4#
De La Cruz controlling from the top position.
De La Cruz wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Felix De La Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
De La Cruz is looking to stand up but Knight won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Cruz won't allow Knight to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix De La Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De La Cruz 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix De La Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendoza shoots for a takedown but Warren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warren but Warren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Mendoza tries to get set, Warren tries to push him back and clinch up but Mendoza manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Warren pushes Mendoza up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendoza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mendoza trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Warren after a bit of a struggle.
Jefferson Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Mendoza.#TD2#
Mendoza successfully pulls guard.
Warren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mendoza has an active guard here but Warren has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Mendoza is holding on to half guard well.
Warren is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendoza is holding on to half guard well.
Warren stalling. #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.
Warren continues to stall.
Warren trying to control from half guard but Mendoza is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Warren trying to control here.
Mendoza is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Mendoza is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Warren works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU2#
Warren is working an open guard so Mendoza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Warren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Warren defends it well.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but Warren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Mendoza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Warren's half guard.
Warren tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mendoza manages to move to mount!
Warren is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warren slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jefferson Warren will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Warren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warren slips under a jab from Mendoza.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Mendoza decides to pull guard.
Mendoza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza pulls Warren in to control the position.
Mendoza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Warren controls the pace.#T1##SU#
Warren stands and steps away. Mendoza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Warren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mendoza's calf.
Warren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendoza with the counter takedown but Warren avoids it easily.#CL2#
Mendoza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warren, pushing him back against the cage.
Warren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendoza has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Mendoza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Warren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mendoza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Warren pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jefferson Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Mendoza.#CL2#
Mendoza clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Warren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Warren wants to break the clinch but can't.
Warren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Warren blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Mendoza pulls guard successfully.
Warren trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mendoza's guard.
Warren really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendoza is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Warren postures up.
Warren preventing the sweep.
Mendoza is striking but Warren is not phased and passes to half guard.#T4#
Mendoza is refusing to be controlled, as Warren sits in half guard.
Warren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendoza on the ground.
Warren prevents Mendoza from improving his position.
Warren keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Warren wants to stand but Mendoza has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Mendoza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mendoza dives in and scores a takedown into Warren's guard.
Mendoza passes Warren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Warren is looking to improve his position.
Warren gets back to full guard.
Mendoza preventing the sweep.
Mendoza passes Warren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warren keeps working.
Warren is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendoza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendoza's back!
Raphael Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Mendoza breaks Warren's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#ES#
Warren has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mendoza has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Mendoza gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Warren regains guard.
Warren looking for a sweep. Not yet Warren, not yet.
Mendoza trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Warren wants to reverse the position here. Mendoza has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Warren is forced to tap! Warren looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Raphael Mendoza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
De La Cruz moves into the clinch.#BC2#
De La Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Felix De La Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Cruz shoots in but Gallegos avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Gallegos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Gallegos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gallegos postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallegos prevents De La Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Gallegos wants to stand and escape but instead De La Cruz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
De La Cruz tries to stand but Gallegos is controlling from the bottom.
Gallegos keeping moving, preventing De La Cruz from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Gallegos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
De La Cruz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
De La Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Gallegos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gallegos tries to counter by clinching up but De La Cruz breaks away and moves out of range.
De La Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garrett Gallegos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix De La Cruz.
De La Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gallegos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gallegos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De La Cruz defends it nicely.#T2#
De La Cruz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Garrett Gallegos has been cut.
Gallegos shoots in looking for a takedown. De La Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but Gallegos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De La Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Gallegos scores with a takedown into De La Cruz's guard.
De La Cruz trying to control the position.
#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gallegos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De La Cruz trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
De La Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gallegos defends well.
Gallegos stopping the sweep attempt from De La Cruz.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gallegos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gallegos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gallegos throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallegos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4##SUB#
Gallegos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De La Cruz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De La Cruz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
De La Cruz wants to stand and escape but instead Gallegos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
De La Cruz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
De La Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gallegos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gallegos wants to stand but De La Cruz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Garrett Gallegos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Garrett Gallegos's cut.
That's time! Gallegos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
De La Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Gallegos.#BC#
Gallegos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gallegos throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and De La Cruz counters with a crisp one two that drops Gallegos! De La Cruz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gallegos to his feet! Gallegos is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Gallegos is rocked!
Gallegos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De La Cruz fakes the body blow, causing Gallegos to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gallegos goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix De La Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendoza fails to land the takedown.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Love misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Love is defended easily by Mendoza.#CL#
Love moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Love manages to break the clinch.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt. #T1##CL#
Love gets a clinch.
Mendoza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Eloy Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Mendoza.#TD#
Love pulls guard successfully.
Love seems keen to control Mendoza's posture.#ES#
Love kicks Mendoza off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Love darts in and clinches Mendoza up against the cage.
Mendoza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Love jumps into guard, dragging Mendoza to the mat.
Love will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Love is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Love wants to stand up but Mendoza is controlling him.
Love pulls Mendoza in close to prevent any damage.
Mendoza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendoza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Love seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Love has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Love is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Love moves in looking to clinch but Mendoza pushes him off.
Love is looking to land body kicks.
Love fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Mendoza counters by clinching up.
Love is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Love has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendoza uses from the top position.
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Love is keeping the position.
Love trying to keep a closed guard but Mendoza is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Love throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Love is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Love trying to control the position here.
Love trying to control the position.
Mendoza stands up over Love, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Love being controlled here, momentarily.
Mendoza wants to stand but Love is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eloy Love dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Love fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Love drives through and clinches with Mendoza against the cage.
Love tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mendoza smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Love gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Love tries to pull guard but Mendoza won't allow it.
Mendoza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Love gets underhooks to prevent Mendoza's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Love's efforts to push away.
Mendoza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Eloy Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Mendoza.
Love wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendoza has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Mendoza pulls Love into guard.
Love stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendoza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mendoza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Love is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Love's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mendoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Love is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eloy Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Love has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Love pulls guard successfully.
#T3#
Love has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mendoza lands a couple of digs.
Love trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Love wants to stand but Mendoza is controlling the position.
Mendoza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Love keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Love wants to stand up but Mendoza is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendoza being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Love looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mendoza is fending him off so far but Love persists. Nope, Mendoza circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Love defends it well.
Mendoza shoots for a double leg takedown but Love sprawls well. He's pushed Mendoza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Love tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Love doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendoza circles away.
#CL#
Mendoza tries to keep at a distance but Love has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendoza looking for a takedown.
Mendoza keeps control of Love as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eloy Love dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mendoza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Love is trying to control but Mendoza manages to pass to mount!
Love holds on for dear life.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Love holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mendoza tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Love is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza wants to take Love's back but he can't do it this time.
Love is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendoza can do to turn this around?
Mendoza lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Love hang on?#T1#
Mendoza pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Love is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mendoza controlling his opponent.
Love has given up his back here.
Love 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#
Mendoza has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Love looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Love is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2##SUB2#
Mendoza working for the choke.
Mendoza is not going to allow Love to sit and survive in this position.
Mendoza is riding his opponent, not letting Love buck him off.
Love wants to control his opponent's hands but Mendoza gets his hands free.
Mendoza trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Love doesn't escape.
Love trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3##SUB2#
Mendoza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Love has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Love rolls, trying to escape but Mendoza keeps control of the position.
Love manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mendoza's guard. Nice work there by Love.
Mendoza wants to control the position but Love says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Love is looking for a kimura but Mendoza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Love to get the leverage.
Mendoza is controlling Love's trapped leg to prevent Love from advancing to side control.
Mendoza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Love's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Love's back!
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Love just trying to survive but Mendoza is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Love trying to get back to his feet but Mendoza is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Mendoza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Love has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Love trying to control the action but Mendoza just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mendoza is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Love is defending well though. Mendoza let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Love has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eloy Love!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mendoza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burton is trying to defend but Mendoza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mendoza blocks the strikes from Burton.
Burton is looking to improve his position.
Mendoza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Burton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mendoza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burton defends it well.
Mendoza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendoza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mendoza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mendoza looking to pass the guard.
Burton doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Burton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mendoza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendoza stays in close to Burton's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Burton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendoza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendoza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burton trying to keep a closed guard but Mendoza is proving a slippery customer.
Burton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Burton working for a triangle but Mendoza defends it easily.
#SUB#
Burton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendoza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burton is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendoza controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Burton wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Burton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendoza showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burton defends it well.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burton paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Mendoza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burton is trying to defend but Mendoza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mendoza trying to control from half guard but Burton is working away. #T3#
Mendoza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mendoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Burton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendoza pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
Burton trying to get back to full guard but Mendoza takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mendoza working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Burton is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendoza has a good base and remains in mount.
Mendoza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mendoza is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mendoza controlling the position easily from mount.
Burton working to try and regain half guard.
Mendoza working the ground and pound effectively.
Mendoza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burton is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mendoza cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Burton is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Mendoza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Burton misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Burton moves into the clinch successfully.
Burton wants a takedown but no success here.
Mendoza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burton tries to clinch
and Mendoza counters with a thumping low kick.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Burton.
Mendoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burton with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mendoza feints and as Burton raises his hands in defense, Mendoza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Burton is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Burton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Mendoza stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Burton closes the distance and pushes Mendoza back into the cage.#TD#
Burton jumps into guard, dragging Mendoza to the mat.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Mendoza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendoza trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Burton keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Burton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mendoza is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Burton.#SUB2#
Mendoza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burton is looking for a sweep.
Burton looks to move to half guard but instead Mendoza has passed into mount! Damn!
Mendoza moves to back control. #SUB2#
Mendoza looking for the choke but no joy.
Mendoza keeps control of the position as Burton tries to break free.
#T3##SUB2#
Mendoza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Burton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Mendoza looking for the choke but no joy.
Mendoza is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Burton. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mendoza is hanging on to Burton's back as he tries to escape.
Mendoza scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB2#
Mendoza looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Burton taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raphael Mendoza!
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Event:
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Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
De La Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roth sprawls well initially but De La Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
De La Cruz stands up and beckons Roth to join him on the feet. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Roth enables De La Cruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
De La Cruz trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De La Cruz won't allow Roth to sweep him here. #T1#
Roth keeping full guard, as De La Cruz tries to pass.
De La Cruz controlling from the top position.
De La Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De La Cruz is trying to control. Roth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roth wants to control but De La Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De La Cruz thows a huge punch but Roth dodges it nicely.
De La Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De La Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roth really is a fat lump.
De La Cruz is taking a breather. Roth 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.
De La Cruz prevents Roth from standing back up.
#T2#
De La Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Roth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De La Cruz works his way into full mount!
Roth is working to get back to half guard.
Roth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De La Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roth is looking to escape.
Roth wants to hold on but De La Cruz pushes him away.#T3#
De La Cruz lands a heavy elbow.
Roth is just holding on here. De La Cruz manages to take his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - De La Cruz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
De La Cruz missing with strikes. #SUB2#
De La Cruz looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
De La Cruz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Roth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Roth looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
De La Cruz tries to get the hooks in deep but Roth pushed the leg off.
Roth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix De La Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
De La Cruz pushes Roth up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
De La Cruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De La Cruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
De La Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there.
De La Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
De La Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De La Cruz controls Roth momentarily but Roth frees himself. #ES2#
De La Cruz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
De La Cruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Roth is trying to control the position but De La Cruz postures up.
De La Cruz wants to stand but Roth is controlling his posture from full guard.
Roth wants to stand but De La Cruz is controlling the position. #T1##ES#
Roth manages to escape and get back to his feet.
De La Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Roth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from De La Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De La Cruz throws a head kick but Roth moves out of range.
De La Cruz misses with a head kick.
Roth appears to be looking for a big counter.
De La Cruz is breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
De La Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Felix De La Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD#
Roth closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De La Cruz's guard.
De La Cruz trying to control the position.
Roth distracts De La Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roth working some strikes from top position.
Roth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roth is working De La Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Felix De La Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
De La Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roth defends well.
De La Cruz has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
De La Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roth stands up over De La Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roth lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Roth distracts De La Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roth works over De La Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Roth is working De La Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roth is looking to work some ground and pound but De La Cruz has wrist control.
Roth works over De La Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
De La Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
De La Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roth chips away with some ground and pound.
Roth connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Roth is working De La Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roth is in close to De La Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De La Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roth lands a couple of elbows.
Roth postures up in De La Cruz's guard and throws a big left but De La Cruz blocks it.
Roth won't allow De La Cruz to get back to his feet.
Roth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De La Cruz has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De La Cruz's head.
De La Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Roth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roth is in close to De La Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Roth dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
De La Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roth.
Roth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chad Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
De La Cruz instigates a clinch.
De La Cruz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
De La Cruz stalling the fight.
#TD2#
De La Cruz decides to pull guard.
Roth distracts De La Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roth with a nice head shot there.
De La Cruz has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Roth puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Roth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De La Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
De La Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roth stops De La Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Roth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roth is nestled in close to De La Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roth 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.
Roth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De La Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Roth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De La Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roth scores with a couple of nice shots.
De La Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roth blocks the strikes from De La Cruz.
Roth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Roth blocks the strikes from De La Cruz.
Roth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roth drops an elbow to the side of De La Cruz's head.
Roth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De La Cruz trying to hold on to Roth's head to control him but Roth postures up.
Roth working the head and body with strikes.
Roth lands strikes from half guard.
Roth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De La Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roth scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De La Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roth winds up and cracks De La Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
De La Cruz tries to kick Roth off but Roth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roth lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roth lands a nice short elbow.
Roth working over De La Cruz with some ground and pound. De La Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roth is nestled in close to De La Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roth lands strikes from half guard.
Roth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roth lands a nice short elbow.
De La Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roth is nestled in close to De La Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roth working De La Cruz over with strikes.
Roth 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. #T4#
Roth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roth working De La Cruz over with strikes. #SUB#
Roth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De La Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De La Cruz can do to turn this around?
Roth is nestled in close to De La Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roth lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roth prevents De La Cruz from improving his position.
De La Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Roth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Roth!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mendoza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mendoza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Mendoza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mendoza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mendoza working away.
Mendoza controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza working away.#T1#
Mendoza scoring with punches and elbows.
Senchai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Senchai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendoza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendoza taking a breather here. #SU#
Mendoza decides to stand up, so the ref orders Senchai to his feet.
Senchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Senchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendoza throwing a counter right hand but Senchai manages to avoid it.
Mendoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Senchai. #T2##CL2#
Senchai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendoza, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch but Senchai keeps him there for the moment.
Mendoza jumps guard but Senchai stands there with Mendoza around his waist. Mendoza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Senchai wants to break free but Mendoza has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Senchai.
Senchai lands a nice uppercut.
Mendoza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Senchai walks away with a smile on his face. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Senchai.
Senchai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
Mendoza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Mendoza 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 Senchai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Senchai is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Senchai!
Mendoza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Senchai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Senchai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Mendoza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Senchai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendoza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mendoza throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Senchai has his hands clasped together but Mendoza breaks the hold and Senchai is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Mendoza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raphael Mendoza!
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