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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Nargarito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hilfiger. Hilfiger obviously looking to wear him down.
Nargarito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nargarito throws a head kick that misses.
Nargarito throws a head kick that misses
and Hilfiger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Hilfiger closes the distance and clinches.
Nargarito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hilfiger lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Roman Nargarito has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hilfiger. #ROC#
Nargarito is rocked!
Hilfiger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nargarito is still on wobbly legs! Can Hilfiger finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hilfiger.
Hilfiger throws a punch but it's blocked by Nargarito.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hilfiger.
Hilfiger throws a punch but it's blocked by Nargarito.
Nargarito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hilfiger.
Hilfiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nargarito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nargarito.
Hilfiger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nargarito blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hilfiger fails to land.
Hilfiger misses with a punch on the inside.
Nargarito seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, Hilfiger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nargarito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hilfiger is defending well for now.
Hilfiger creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nargarito's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nargarito drops to his knees and Hilfiger pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronny Hilfiger!
An out of breath Ronny Hilfiger 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Wait For It tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nargarito defends well and Wait For It ends up having to push Nargarito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wait For It moves in looking to clinch but Nargarito pushes him off.
Wait For It throws a right hand that Nargarito ducks under and follows up with a left that Nargarito also avoids with ease.
Wait For It looks to land a combination but Nargarito avoids it well.
A big right from Nargarito misses.
Nargarito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nargarito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nargarito.
And Wait For It tries to counter it with a takedown but Nargarito pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nargarito wants to land a leg kick but Wait For It is out of range.
Nargarito throws a push kick but Wait For It slaps the foot to one side.
Nargarito throws a head kick but Wait For It moves out of range.
Wait For It tries to clinch but Nargarito moves out of range.
A jab from Nargarito misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nargarito gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Nargarito tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Wait For It is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Nargarito buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Nargarito!! Nargarito is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Wait For It throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Legend Wait For It!
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Event:
There will be Blood
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Nargarito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vinapola scores with a hook to the body. Nargarito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nargarito darts in trying to clinch
and Vinapola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nargarito blocks the body kick.
Nargarito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nargarito tries to clinch up but Vinapola circles away and keeps his distance.
Vinapola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nargarito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vinapola counters with a straight right hand.
Vinapola connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinapola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vinapola throws a hook to the side of Nargarito's head but Nargarito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nargarito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Vinapola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vinapola.#CUT#
It looks like Roman Nargarito has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nargarito shoots for a takedown but Vinapola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Nargarito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vinapola as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Vinapola was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nargarito.
Revelation Vinapola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Nargarito.
Nargarito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vinapola scores with a shot to the body.
Nargarito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Nargarito is rocked!
Vinapola sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Nargarito's defenses. It connects perfectly with Nargarito's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Revelation Vinapola!
Our winner, Revelation Vinapola, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Herman or perhaps it was just good defense by Nargarito, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Herman as Nargarito shoots in.
Nargarito throws a hook to the side of Herman's head but Herman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nargarito shoots in looking for a takedown. Herman tries to sprawl out of it but Nargarito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herman throws a counter combo.
Nargarito shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herman defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Nargarito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Herman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Herman is trying to control. Nargarito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Nargarito keeping hold of Herman's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nargarito manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #ES#
Nargarito kicks Herman off and gets to his feet.
Nargarito looks for a takedown but Herman sprawls well.
Herman tries a head kick but it misses.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Nargarito moves into the clinch.
Herman has Nargarito pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nargarito manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2##TD2#
Herman wants the takedown. Nargarito is fighting it off but Herman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nargarito's guard against the cage.
Herman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Herman trying to control the position from guard on top but Nargarito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nargarito looking for a sweep. Not yet Nargarito, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herman wants to control from the top but Nargarito keeps moving.
Herman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Herman trying to control the position from guard on top but Nargarito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nargarito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3##SUB#
Herman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nargarito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nargarito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nargarito throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Nargarito prevents Herman from getting back to his feet.
Herman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nargarito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nargarito tries to free his leg and advance position but Herman is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Herman is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nargarito presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Herman blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Nargarito ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nargarito no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nargarito is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Nargarito 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##CL#
Nargarito gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nargarito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herman can do to turn this around?
Nargarito jumps guard but Herman stands there with Nargarito around his waist. Nargarito gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Herman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nargarito uses from the top position.
Roman Nargarito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herman looking for a sweep. Not yet Herman, not yet.
Nargarito prevents Herman from getting back to his feet.
Herman managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nargarito prevents Herman from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Herman wants to sweep but no luck.
Nargarito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nargarito wants to control from the top but Herman keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Herman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Herman looks to move away, Nargarito throws a big counter combo but Herman just gets out of the way.
Nargarito dives in for a single leg takedown but Herman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roman Nargarito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herman stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Nargarito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nargarito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nargarito's waist but Nargarito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herman off to one side. #CL#
Nargarito drives through and clinches with Herman against the cage.
Nargarito is pushing Herman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Nargarito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herman shoots in looking for a takedown. Nargarito tries to sprawl out of it but Herman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nargarito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nargarito avoids it really well and circles away.
Roman Nargarito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herman is defended easily by Nargarito.
Herman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nargarito tries to avoid it but Herman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nargarito to the ground. Nargarito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nargarito fails with a takedown attempt.
Herman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nargarito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nargarito somewhat.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nargarito moves in looking to clinch but Herman pushes him off.#CL#
Nargarito moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Nargarito gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Herman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Herman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nargarito's waist but Nargarito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herman off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herman is defended easily by Nargarito.
Herman is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Nargarito changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Herman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Nargarito dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Nargarito tenderised Herman's leg. Herman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Herman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nargarito defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Nargarito as Herman shoots in.
Nargarito slaps away a takedown attempt from Herman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roman Nargarito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Herman.#TD#
Nargarito throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Herman was covering up waiting for the punch and Nargarito finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nargarito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SU#
Nargarito stands and steps away. Herman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herman.
Nice takedown defense from Herman. No joy for Nargarito on that attempt.
Nargarito throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Walter Herman has been cut.
Nargarito slaps away a takedown attempt from Herman, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nargarito.
Herman shoots in looking for a takedown. Nargarito tries to sprawl out of it but Herman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nargarito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roman Nargarito is winning the standup battle so far.
Herman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nargarito scores with a nice body kick.
Nargarito doesn't manage to clinch there - Herman circles away.
#TD#
Nargarito drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nargarito content to stall in guard here. #T3##SU#
Nargarito stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Herman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nargarito tries for a takedown but Herman circles away easily
and Herman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nargarito is fending him off so far but Herman persists. Nope, Nargarito circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Nargarito fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Herman, pushing him back against the cage.
Herman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nargarito is pressed up against the cage. Herman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nargarito down to the mat. Nargarito avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Herman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Nargarito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herman with the counter takedown but Nargarito avoids it easily.
Nargarito just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Herman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Nargarito drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Herman is not content to let Nargarito control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nargarito connects with a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Nargarito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nargarito has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Nargarito!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Herman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nargarito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Herman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nargarito is looking to regain half guard here but Herman keeps moving and retains side control.
Herman trying to control the position but Nargarito is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nargarito is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Herman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Herman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nargarito will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU#
Herman stands up and beckons Nargarito to his feet. #T1#
Nargarito leaves Herman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Herman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nargarito defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Herman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nargarito tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Herman is in Nargarito's guard.#ES2#
Nargarito scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nargarito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nargarito wants it to stay on the feet.
Nargarito feints the counter takedown.
Nargarito slaps away a takedown attempt from Herman, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Herman tries to clinch but Nargarito is having none of it.
Herman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nargarito counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nargarito.
Nargarito misses with a wild body shot.
Herman shoots and misses
and Nargarito counters with a one-two to the body.
Herman is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Nargarito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nargarito taking a breather.#TD2#
Nargarito jumps into guard, dragging Herman to the mat.
Herman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Nargarito looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nargarito looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Herman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Nargarito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Herman trying to control but Nargarito is working from the bottom. #T4#
Herman is looking to stand up but Nargarito won't let him.
Herman tries to free his leg and advance position but Nargarito is retaining full guard.
Nargarito wants to sweep but no luck.
Herman throwing strikes but missing.
Nargarito being controlled here, momentarily.
Herman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Nargarito dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No luck for Herman with that takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nargarito, right into the meat.
#TD#
Herman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nargarito's guard.
Nargarito keeping moving, preventing Herman from controlling successfully.
Nargarito looking for a sweep. Not yet Nargarito, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nargarito wants to stand up but Herman is controlling him.
Nargarito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Herman is trying to stand up here but Nargarito is controlling him well. #T1#
Nargarito is keen to just control but Herman is a slippery customer.
Nargarito is controlling the pace.
Nargarito is looking to stall here but Herman recovers full guard.
Nargarito scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nargarito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nargarito postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nargarito trying to control but Herman is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Nargarito gets to his feet. Herman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nargarito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herman tries to counter by clinching up but Nargarito breaks away and moves out of range.
Nargarito fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Nargarito gets a clinch.
Herman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nargarito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Nargarito is pushing Herman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Herman drags the fight down to the ground.
Nargarito is looking to work some ground and pound but Herman has wrist control.
Herman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nargarito is controlling him.
Nargarito's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Herman wants to sweep here but Nargarito controlling him for the moment.
Nargarito throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nargarito looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nargarito fails with a takedown attempt.
Nargarito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nargarito. Herman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nargarito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Nargarito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nargarito tries to clinch up but Herman circles away and keeps his distance.
Nargarito with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Herman to counter with a crisp jab.
Nargarito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nargarito throws a head kick that misses.
As Nargarito tries to get set, Herman tries to push him back and clinch up but Nargarito manages to avoid the attempt.
Nargarito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herman.
Walter Herman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nargarito swings for the body but Herman moves out of range.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Nargarito counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nargarito is fighting to break Herman's control of his arms but Herman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nargarito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nargarito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Nargarito thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU2#
Nargarito gets to his feet. Herman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Roman Nargarito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick there by Nargarito.
Nargarito looks for a takedown but Herman sprawls well.
Herman shoots for a double leg takedown but Nargarito sprawls well. He's pushed Herman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herman fails to land the takedown.
Roman Nargarito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A left and a right from Nargarito both land. Nice combination. #TD2#
Nargarito gets the takedown into side control.
Herman is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Nargarito stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nargarito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herman avoids it really well and circles away.
Herman darts in looking for a takedown but Nargarito gets double underhooks and turns Herman into the cage. #T3#
Herman motions for Nargarito to come forward. Herman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nargarito wants to clinch.
Herman dives in and grabs Nargarito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nargarito pushes down on Herman's head and hops out.
Nargarito wants to counter the offense by Herman and move into the clinch position.
Nargarito throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD2#
Nargarito closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Herman quickly recovers to half guard.
Nargarito seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Herman wants to sweep but Nargarito has passed to side control!
Nargarito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herman keeps working. #T4#
Herman is trying to escape the position but Nargarito is controlling the position.
Nargarito connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Herman some visible discomfort.
The referee asks Nargarito politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nargarito prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nargarito landing a few strikes.
Nargarito wants to control but Herman is keeping him busy.
Walter Herman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roman Nargarito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Herman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nargarito on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Nargarito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nargarito has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Nargarito!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Nargarito with that takedown attempt.
Lattes dives in and grabs Nargarito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nargarito pushes down on Lattes's head and hops out.#CL2#
Lattes gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lattes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Nargarito jumps into guard, dragging Lattes to the mat.
Lattes being controlled here momentarily.
Nargarito keeping full guard, as Lattes tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lattes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nargarito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lattes postures up.
Lattes stays in close to Nargarito's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lattes throws a strike but Nargarito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nargarito controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lattes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nargarito is controlling him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES2#
Lattes pushes Nargarito off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A head kick misses from Lattes.
Nargarito is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nargarito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lattes moves out of range of the body kick from Nargarito.
Nargarito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lattes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nargarito has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nargarito and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nargarito stuffs the takedown attempt from Lattes. Lattes gets slowly back to his feet.
Nargarito wants to clinch but Lattes slips to the side
and Lattes counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick from Lattes lands but Nargarito takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Roman Nargarito has been cut.#T3#
Nargarito shoots in for a takedown but Lattes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Nargarito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lattes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nargarito is fending him off so far but Lattes persists. Nope, Nargarito circles away and we're back to standing.
Lattes shoots in for a takedown but Nargarito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Nargarito looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Lattes pushes Nargarito off and gets back to his feet.
Lattes looks winded!
Nargarito moves in looking to clinch but Lattes pushes him off.
Nargarito misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Lattes as Nargarito shoots in.
Nargarito fails to land the takedown.
Lattes wants to counter with a clinch but Nargarito pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lattes goes for a double leg but Nargarito avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nargarito continues to drive forward.
Lattes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nargarito avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Nargarito has Lattes up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Nargarito gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lattes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nargarito keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lattes is trying to pull guard but Nargarito has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Lattes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Nargarito's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nargarito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lattes as he avoids it easily.
Lattes fails with a takedown attempt.
Lattes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nargarito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Nargarito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nargarito showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lattes kicks off Nargarito and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nargarito tries to clinch but Lattes is having none of it.
Lattes misses with a kick to the body.
As Lattes tries to get set, Nargarito tries to push him back and clinch up but Lattes manages to avoid the attempt.
Lattes stuffs the takedown attempt from Nargarito. Nargarito gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Lattes goes for a double leg but Nargarito avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nargarito continues to drive forward.
Roman Nargarito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Lattes.
Lattes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nargarito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nargarito tries to counter with a takedown but Lattes is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Lattes tries to keep at a distance but Nargarito has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lattes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Lattes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nargarito takes one on the button.
Lattes fails with the takedown
and Nargarito counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lattes is breathing heavily.
Nargarito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lattes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nargarito is fending him off so far but Lattes persists. Nope, Nargarito circles away and we're back to standing.
Nargarito has his takedown stuffed
and Lattes counters with a three punch combo that has Nargarito backing up. Nargarito nods at Lattes to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lattes motions for Nargarito to come forward. Lattes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lattes looks to score with a jab to the body but Nargarito is just out of range.
Nargarito feinted with a counter takedown.
Lattes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nargarito swivels and escapes.
Lattes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD#
Lattes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lattes wants to get back to his feet but Nargarito passes into half guard.
Ted Lattes has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVB##SU#
Nargarito stands up and beckons Lattes to join him on the feet.
Nargarito misses with a wild body shot.
Lattes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Nargarito throws a nice looking combination but Lattes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ted Lattes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nargarito shoots in but no luck this time.
Lattes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nargarito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Nargarito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nargarito showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Nargarito seems to be working for a kimura but Lattes defends the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nargarito connects with a nice short shot to Lattes's temple. #T4#
Nargarito trying to control from half guard but Lattes is working away.
Lattes is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Nargarito decides to stand and escape the position.
No joy there for Lattes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Nargarito gets a clinch.
Lattes has Nargarito pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nargarito manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lattes has had enough of the clinch but Nargarito keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roman Nargarito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Nargarito's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Nargarito gets a clinch.
Lattes lands a body punch.
Lattes stalling.
Nargarito jumps guard but Lattes stands there with Nargarito around his waist. Nargarito gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nargarito dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nargarito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lattes avoiding damage as Nargarito throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lattes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nargarito after a bit of a struggle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lattes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nargarito's brow.
Nargarito prevents a body shot from Lattes. #BC2#
Lattes manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Lattes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nargarito defends it nicely.
Nargarito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lattes.
Roman Nargarito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Lattes.
Lattes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lattes shoots in looking for a takedown. Nargarito tries to sprawl out of it but Lattes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nargarito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nargarito swinging wildly here.
Lattes keeps the fight on the outside.
Nargarito misses with a two punch combination.
Nargarito wants to clinch.#T2#
Lattes throws a body punch but Nargarito moves out of range. #CL2#
Lattes closes the distance and clinches.
Lattes prevents Nargarito from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Lattes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Lattes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nargarito wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nargarito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lattes tries to pull guard but Nargarito holds him up against the cage and eventually Lattes drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Nargarito gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lattes regains guard.
#T3#
Nargarito trying to control the position from guard on top but Lattes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Lattes is working an open guard so Nargarito takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Nargarito drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Lattes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Roman Nargarito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nargarito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lattes avoids it really well and circles away.
Lattes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4#
Nargarito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lattes circles away.
Lattes shoots in for a takedown but Nargarito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nargarito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Lattes feints and as Nargarito raises his hands in defense, Lattes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Nargarito has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lattes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nargarito connects with a crisp jab.
Nargarito swats away the attempt to clinch by Lattes.
Lattes slips a jab and a cross from Nargarito.
Lattes leaves Nargarito with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roman Nargarito.
I think Nargarito 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Nargarito!
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