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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Avalon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castro has Avalon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Avalon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Castro tries for a takedown but Avalon manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avalon tries to break the clinch but Castro is controlling the position.
Avalon has had enough of the clinch but Castro keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Castro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Avalon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Castro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Castro there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Avalon throws a series of punches but Castro avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Avalon. That snapped Castro's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dan Castro has been cut.#CL2#
Avalon closes the distance and pushes Castro back into the cage.
Avalon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Avalon is trying to force a seperation but Castro has the dominant position.
Avalon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castro.
Avalon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2##BC#
Castro breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Avalon rushes Castro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Avalon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Avalon takes the fight into the clinch.
Avalon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Castro looking for a takedown. #BC#
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Avalon lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avalon. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Avalon closes the distance and pushes Castro back into the cage.
Castro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Avalon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Avalon to keep the fight standing.
Castro looking for a takedown.
Castro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Avalon prevents it.
Avalon is trying to push Castro away but Castro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Avalon prevents the takedown attempt.
Castro tries to pull guard but Avalon holds him up against the cage and eventually Castro drops back down to his feet.
Avalon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castro has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Avalon breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avalon checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Castro gets tackled into the cage by Avalon. Avalon maintains the clinch. #BC#
Castro manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjarni Avalon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Castro's cut.
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#
Avalon fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Avalon closes the distance and clinches.
Castro is trying to drag Avalon to the mat but Avalon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Castro can't get the takedown.
Castro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Castro. 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.
Castro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Castro wants a takedown.
Castro goes for a takedown attempt but Avalon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Castro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Avalon drops Castro with a huge uppercut! Castro drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Avalon is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjarni Avalon!
Bjarni Avalon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
St Pierre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Castro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Castro bucks up and tries to throw St Pierre off but instead St Pierre has got his back!#SUB2#
St Pierre tightening his grip on Castro, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
St Pierre tightening his grip on Castro, looking for the choke.
St Pierre scores with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Castro hold on?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
St Pierre is working for a rear naked choke. Castro is not defending it well and St Pierre has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Castro refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Castro's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George St Pierre!
George St Pierre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
LeClaire gets a double leg takedown into Castro's guard.
Castro is wriggling around but LeClaire manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
LeClaire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
LeClaire is thwarting Castro's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeClaire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Castro blocking the ground and pound attempt from LeClaire.
Castro is looking to control LeClaire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castro avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB2#
LeClaire seems to be working for a kimura but Castro defends the submission attempt.
Castro is looking for a sweep. LeClaire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeClaire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
LeClaire is working for a kimura but Castro is defending it quite comfortably.
LeClaire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #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.
LeClaire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Castro trying to hold on to LeClaire's head to control him but LeClaire postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
LeClaire fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Castro to the ground. LeClaire is now in Castro's guard.
LeClaire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castro wants to sweep but no luck.
LeClaire slips nicely into half guard.
Castro moves into full guard.
#T3#
LeClaire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like LeClaire might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Castro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for LeClaire on the ground.
Castro looking to control.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
LeClaire 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.
LeClaire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Castro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LeClaire is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
LeClaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
LeClaire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Castro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LeClaire is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo LeClaire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
LeClaire fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Castro sprawls well initially but LeClaire persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Castro wants to get back to full guard.
LeClaire wants to free his trapped foot but Castro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Castro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute LeClaire jumps into side control!#SU2#
LeClaire stands up.
LeClaire has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
LeClaire scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
LeClaire is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Castro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
LeClaire advances to mount.
LeClaire controlling from mount.
Castro is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
LeClaire avoids the attempt from Castro to control.
LeClaire trying to control but he's not successful this time.
LeClaire controlling from mount. #T2#
Castro holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as LeClaire tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
LeClaire looking to finish with strikes here!
LeClaire throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
LeClaire controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Castro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
LeClaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LeClaire looking to control and managing it successfully.
Castro tries to lock up and control but LeClaire gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeClaire working away from the top, dropping strikes.
LeClaire thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
LeClaire sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
LeClaire avoids the attempt from Castro to control.
LeClaire looking to control and managing it successfully.
LeClaire thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
LeClaire controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo LeClaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Castro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
LeClaire closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Castro's guard.
LeClaire is standing up over Castro. Castro looks to escape but LeClaire dives into side control.
#REVR##SU2#
LeClaire decides to stand back up. LeClaire steps back and let's Castro get back to his feet.#CL2#
LeClaire has Castro up against the cage in a clinch.
Castro drops down looking for an ankle pick but LeClaire pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
LeClaire closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Castro can't do much from the bottom here.
LeClaire controlling the position.
LeClaire has control of an arm but Castro manages to advance to LeClaire's back!
Castro is landing with strikes from the back.
LeClaire has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Castro.
LeClaire is in bad spot here.
LeClaire is trying to get back to his feet but Castro has full control of the position and if anything, LeClaire has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Castro is striking well from the back but LeClaire escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
LeClaire wants to control but Castro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Castro throws a strike but LeClaire avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
LeClaire wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
LeClaire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
LeClaire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
LeClaire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
LeClaire throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
LeClaire with a flurry of punches that miss.
LeClaire prevents Castro from getting back to his feet.
LeClaire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LeClaire postures up in Castro's guard and throws a big left but Castro blocks it.
LeClaire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
LeClaire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LeClaire pushes down on Castro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
LeClaire not doing much here.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Castro is holding on to half guard well.
LeClaire controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
LeClaire clinches up against the cage.
Castro is working for takedown but LeClaire is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
LeClaire pulls guard successfully.
Castro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dan Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo LeClaire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Castro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo LeClaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LeClaire winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo LeClaire!
After winning the bout, Bo LeClaire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Castro enables Krauser to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Castro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krauser.
Krauser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krauser wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krauser throwing strikes but missing.
Krauser controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Krauser gets to his feet - Castro follows without any prompting. #T1##CL2#
Krauser moves into range and clinches up with Castro.#TD2#
Krauser drags the fight down to the ground.
Castro won't allow Krauser to sweep him here.
Krauser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krauser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castro.
Krauser is pulling down on Castro's head. It's preventing any offense from Castro, at least for the moment.
Castro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro preventing the sweep. #T2#
Castro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krauser is pulling down on Castro's head to control his posture.
Castro landing with the ground and pound.
Castro throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castro stopping the sweep attempt from Krauser.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Krauser working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Castro clinches. #T3##TD2#
Krauser pulls guard successfully.
Krauser wants to stand but Castro is controlling the position.
Krauser controlling the position.
Castro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castro trying to control but Krauser is working from the bottom.
Krauser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Castro throws a strike but Krauser rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Castro trying to control the position.
#T4#
Krauser looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krauser wanted to stand there but Castro had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krauser trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ale Krauser dominated that round.
That's time! Castro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Krauser throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Castro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Krauser is in Castro's guard.
Krauser postures up.
Krauser looking to pass the guard.
Krauser controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Castro controls Krauser momentarily but Krauser frees himself.
Krauser trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krauser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Krauser is looking to work some ground and pound but Castro has wrist control.
Castro pulls Krauser in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Krauser tries to score with a low kick but Castro moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Krauser clinches.
Castro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krauser is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Castro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krauser gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ale Krauser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Krauser rushes Castro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Krauser jumps into guard, dragging Castro to the mat.
Castro lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Krauser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castro's guard. #REVB#
Krauser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krauser showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Castro is working an open guard so Krauser takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krauser paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Krauser drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro wants to control the position but Krauser says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Castro is trying to stand up here but Krauser is controlling him well.
Castro wants to control but Krauser is keeping busy.
#T3#
Krauser controlling the action here.
Castro trying to control here.
Krauser trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krauser wants to pass to mount but Castro is defending the position.
Krauser throwing shots but Castro is blocking nicely.
Krauser prevents Castro from improving his position.
Krauser looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Castro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krauser throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krauser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krauser is controlling the pace.
Krauser tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ale Krauser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Castro has Krauser up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Krauser pulls Castro into guard.
Castro chips away with some ground and pound.
Krauser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castro's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Krauser decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Castro, up you get!
Castro throws a head kick but Krauser moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro wants to clinch.
Krauser tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1##TD2#
Castro tries to sprawl but Krauser drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Castro wants to control but Krauser is keeping busy.
Krauser wants to free his trapped foot but Castro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Castro wants to improve his position but Krauser is controlling well.
Krauser controlling the action here.
Krauser tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SU2#
Krauser stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Krauser shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Castro napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Krauser stands up and beckons Castro to his feet. #TD2#
Krauser gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Krauser tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krauser has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Krauser trying to control the position but Castro is working away. #ES#
Castro sneaks out the side door and pushes Krauser away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A head kick misses from Castro.
A head kick misses from Krauser.
A little feinted left hand from Castro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Castro gets caught flat footed, as Krauser shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Castro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Krauser off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krauser paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dan Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Krauser feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Castro is wriggling around but Krauser manages to pass to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR#
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
Krauser is taking a breather. Castro 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.
Dan Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ale Krauser is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ale Krauser.
Well Krauser 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ale Krauser!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Tchavtchavadze lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Tchavtchavadze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Castro's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Castro manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Tchavtchavadze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Tchavtchavadze closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Castro quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tchavtchavadze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tchavtchavadze wants to free his trapped foot but Castro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tchavtchavadze in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Tchavtchavadze might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Castro manages to get to full guard.
#SU2#
Tchavtchavadze gets to his feet - Castro follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Tchavtchavadze moves into the clinch.
Tchavtchavadze tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Castro has clasped his hands together around Tchavtchavadze's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Castro working away.
Tchavtchavadze manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Tchavtchavadze is thwarting Castro's attempts to control the position.
Tchavtchavadze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castro keeps working.
Tchavtchavadze prevents Castro from improving his position.
Castro keeping control of the position.
Tchavtchavadze missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Tchavtchavadze is looking for a kimura but Castro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tchavtchavadze to get the leverage.
Tchavtchavadze keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#ES#
Castro pushes Tchavtchavadze off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Castro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Castro looking for a sweep. Not yet Castro, not yet.
Tchavtchavadze being controlled here momentarily.
Tchavtchavadze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Castro looking to control.
Castro pulls Tchavtchavadze in close to prevent any damage.
Castro looking to control.
Castro is really struggling to control Tchavtchavadze but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tchavtchavadze defending well as Castro loads up on a big left hand.
Tchavtchavadze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Tchavtchavadze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Castro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tchavtchavadze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Tchavtchavadze dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tchavtchavadze swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Tchavtchavadze drives through with a takedown into Castro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tchavtchavadze trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Tchavtchavadze decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Castro, up you get! #TD2#
Tchavtchavadze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castro is trying to defend but Tchavtchavadze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Castro trying to control but Tchavtchavadze postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchavtchavadze not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Tchavtchavadze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Castro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tchavtchavadze is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tchavtchavadze thows a huge punch but Castro dodges it nicely.
Castro is controlling Tchavtchavadze's trapped leg to prevent Tchavtchavadze from advancing to side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tchavtchavadze trying to mount his opponent but Castro defends it.
Tchavtchavadze missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #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.
Castro trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tchavtchavadze throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Castro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tchavtchavadze won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Tchavtchavadze bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dan Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Tchavtchavadze has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Tchavtchavadze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tchavtchavadze looks to score with a jab to the body but Castro is just out of range.
Castro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Tchavtchavadze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Castro sprawls well initially but Tchavtchavadze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tchavtchavadze slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Castro is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Tchavtchavadze is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tchavtchavadze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Castro is staying active underneath Tchavtchavadze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tchavtchavadze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tchavtchavadze perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tchavtchavadze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castro.
Castro throwing a counter right hand but Tchavtchavadze manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Tchavtchavadze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Castro's guard.#ES#
Castro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tchavtchavadze is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tchavtchavadze is breathing heavily.
Castro is looking to break free of the clinch but Tchavtchavadze has double underhooks.
Tchavtchavadze gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Tchavtchavadze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tchavtchavadze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Castro instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Tchavtchavadze pulls guard.
Castro is looking to work some ground and pound but Tchavtchavadze has wrist control.
Castro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tchavtchavadze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castro.
Castro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Tchavtchavadze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Erik Tchavtchavadze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castro trying to control but Tchavtchavadze is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchavtchavadze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castro is looking to work some ground and pound but Tchavtchavadze has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castro postures up in Tchavtchavadze's guard and throws a big left but Tchavtchavadze blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tchavtchavadze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Castro to the mat! Castro manages to get full guard.
Castro is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tchavtchavadze dives into side control.
Tchavtchavadze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVR#
Tchavtchavadze throwing strikes but Castro manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tchavtchavadze is trying to buck Castro off.
Castro tries to score with some ground and pound. Tchavtchavadze controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tchavtchavadze parries the strikes from Castro easily there. Castro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tchavtchavadze to escape.
#T2#
Castro throws a strike aimed at the side of Tchavtchavadze's head but Tchavtchavadze avoids it well.
Tchavtchavadze gets back to half guard.
Tchavtchavadze is trying to control but can't.
Castro trying to control the action but Tchavtchavadze is working from the bottom.
Tchavtchavadze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Castro.
Castro wants to control but Tchavtchavadze is keeping him busy.
Castro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tchavtchavadze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tchavtchavadze manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Castro landing with the ground and pound.
Castro postures up and lands a big shot to Tchavtchavadze's brow.
Castro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Tchavtchavadze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castro with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tchavtchavadze. #CL2#
Tchavtchavadze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Tchavtchavadze wants the takedown. Castro is fighting it off but Tchavtchavadze persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Castro's guard against the cage.#ES#
Castro wriggles free and stands up. #T4##CL2#
Tchavtchavadze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castro, pushing him back against the cage.
Castro tries a knee to the head but Tchavtchavadze blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tchavtchavadze stops a takedown attempt from Castro.
#BC2#
Tchavtchavadze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tchavtchavadze. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Tchavtchavadze gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Castro sneaks out the side door and pushes Tchavtchavadze away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dan Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erik Tchavtchavadze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Castro throws a solid leg kick but Tchavtchavadze takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tchavtchavadze 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Tchavtchavadze!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castro.
#CL2#
Baliwag drives through and clinches with Castro against the cage.
#TD2#
Baliwag has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Castro is trying to keep an underhook but Baliwag manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Baliwag looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Castro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Baliwag there.
Castro is looking to control Baliwag's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castro avoid being mounted?
Baliwag working over Castro with some ground and pound. Castro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baliwag scores with a big shot! Castro's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Castro! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andok Baliwag!
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