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Event:
SPFC XII
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Padovan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Padovan throws a solid leg kick but Simpson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Padovan.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Padovan counters with a left and a right that stings Simpson.
Simpson feints a jab promting Padovan to slip. Simpson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Padovan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#KD#
Simpson drops Padovan with a beautiful combination! Padovan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Simpson is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Padovan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Padovan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Simpson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Padovan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerald Simpson!
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Event:
SPFC 8
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Padovan gets the takedown into side control.
Padovan controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padovan advances nicely into full mount.
Padovan controlling from the full mount.
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Padovan landing punches. #SUB2#
Padovan quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Padovan but it's paid off an Anderson is forced to tap! Nice work by Padovan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artemios Padovan!
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Event:
SPFC 3
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Castro checks a low kick from Padovan.
Padovan shoots for a takedown but Castro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Castro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Padovan defends well and Castro ends up having to push Padovan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Padovan throws a low kick but Castro avoids it.
Padovan fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Castro closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Padovan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Castro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Castro wants to control from the top but Padovan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Padovan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Castro stacks Padovan 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 Castro!#T1#
Castro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Castro remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Padovan is trying to control Castro's posture but Castro avoids it.
Padovan wants to get back to his feet.
Castro trying to control the action but Padovan is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Padovan is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Castro swings around for an armbar but Padovan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Castro's guard.
Padovan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Padovan is one step ahead there.
Padovan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Padovan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Padovan from controlling successfully.
Castro can't keep his opponent in guard - Padovan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Padovan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castro's head. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castro is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Padovan misses.
Castro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Padovan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Castro forces Padovan back against the cage and clinches.
Castro is trying to pull guard but Padovan has him pressed against the cage.
Castro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muhammed Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artemios Padovan.
Padovan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castro is looking to land body kicks.
Castro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Padovan defends it nicely.
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 Muhammed Castro will probably get the nod.
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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castro.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Padovan tries to break free but Castro pushes him back against the cage.
Castro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Padovan after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Castro breaks the clinch.
Castro throws a low kick but Padovan moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Castro takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Padovan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Castro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Padovan controls the position.#T1#
Castro tries to break free.
Artemios Padovan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Padovan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Padovan scores with punches to the body.
Padovan controlling well, preventing Castro from escaping the position.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
Castro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Padovan.
#T2#
Will Padovan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
Good control from Padovan.
Castro tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Castro is working hard here to advance position.
Castro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Padovan trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
Padovan tries to pass to full mount but Castro defends it.
Padovan stalling away here and it's allowed Castro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Castro is trying to control the position but Padovan postures up. #SUB#
Padovan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Castro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Padovan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Castro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Castro tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Padovan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #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.
A close second round but Artemios Padovan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Padovan swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro.
Padovan misses with a kick to the body.
Castro avoids the head kick by Padovan.
#TD2#
Padovan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Castro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Padovan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro is looking to reverse the position.
Padovan laying and praying for a moment but Castro takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1#
Castro wants to improve his position but Padovan is controlling well.
Castro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Padovan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Castro is looking to control Padovan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castro avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Padovan prevents Castro from improving his position.
Padovan is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castro fails with the takedown.
Padovan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Padovan defends well and Castro ends up having to push Padovan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Castro. No joy for Padovan on that attempt.
Padovan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Castro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muhammed Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artemios Padovan.
Castro tries to clinch but Padovan moves out of range.
Padovan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Castro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Padovan did well to prevent Castro getting side control.#SUB#
Castro seems to be working for a kimura but Padovan defends the submission attempt.
Castro tries to stand and escape but Padovan is controlling the position.
Well, if Castro 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.
Castro is keen to just control but Padovan is a slippery customer.#T4#
Padovan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Padovan is looking to escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Padovan trying to hold on to Castro's head to control him but Castro postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Castro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Padovan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Castro drags the fight down to the ground.
Castro wants to get back to his feet but Padovan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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 Muhammed Castro.
I think Castro 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammed Castro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Aoili looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Padovan throws a sloppy head kick and Aoili moves out of range easily.
Aoili follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Padovan is defended easily by Aoili.
Aoili flicks out a counter leg kick but Padovan steps away.
Aoili stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aoili wants it to stay on the feet.
Padovan misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padovan shoots in and drives through. Aoili sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artemios Padovan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoili pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Padovan shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Padovan has Aoili up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Aoili throws a punch but it's blocked by Padovan. #BC2#
Aoili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Padovan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Padovan rushes Aoili and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Aoili's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aoili tries to circle away but Padovan has him pinned against the cage.
Aoili has had enough of the clinch but Padovan keeps him there for the moment.
Aoili lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Aoili.
Aoili prevents the takedown attempt.
Aoili wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Padovan has him pressed against the cage.
Aoili wants to get back to striking at distance but Padovan won't allow it.
#BC#
Padovan breaks the clinch.
Aoili throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Aoili throws out a leg kick but Padovan moves out of range and Aoili only half commits.
Padovan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Padovan clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Padovan jumps guard.
Aoili tries to stand but Padovan is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Padovan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoili defends it easily.
Aoili is looking to stand up but Padovan won't let him. #T3#
Padovan is controlling Aoili's posture.
Padovan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Padovan tries to get out of the position.
Padovan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Padovan wants to stand up but Aoili is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aoili avoids the head kick by Padovan.
Aoili blocks a head kick by Padovan.
Aoili looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Padovan is defended easily by Aoili.
Aoili throws the kick towards the body but Padovan avoids it.
Padovan avoids the head kick by Aoili.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Padovan tries to bum rush Aoili with a series of wild strikes but Aoili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Padovan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aoili counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shinji Aoili will probably get the nod.
That's time! Padovan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Padovan misses with a body kick.
Aoili feints a counter leg kick.
Artemios Padovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoili throws a leg kick but Padovan moved away.
A head kick misses from Aoili.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Padovan.
Padovan throws a solid leg kick but Aoili takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Padovan.
Padovan shoots in but Aoili avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padovan wants to clinch.#T1#
Aoili goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aoili.
Padovan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Padovan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aoili tries to avoid it but Padovan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aoili to the ground. Aoili escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aoili flicks out a counter leg kick but Padovan steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artemios Padovan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Padovan.
Aoili tries to escape but Padovan is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoili trying to remain calm as Padovan controls from the top position.#T2#
Aoili is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoili is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Padovan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aoili is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Padovan has managed to clinch.
Aoili is pressed up against the cage. Padovan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aoili down to the mat. Aoili avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Padovan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Padovan content to control rather than advance. #SU#
Padovan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Aoili to stand up.
Padovan shoots in for a double leg but Aoili sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Aoili responds with a good body kick, but Padovan manages to step out the way in time.
Shinji Aoili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Padovan dives in and grabs Aoili's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aoili pushes down on Padovan's head and hops out.
Padovan blocks a head kick by Aoili.
Aoili lands a nice looking body kick.
Aoili throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Padovan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aoili tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Padovan is in Aoili's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Padovan looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Padovan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Padovan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Padovan won't allow Aoili to get back to his feet.
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 Artemios Padovan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Aoili misses with a body kick.
Aoili with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Padovan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aoili as he avoids it easily.
Aoili feints a counter leg kick.
Aoili leaves Padovan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Aoili responds with a good body kick, but Padovan manages to step out the way in time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aoili.
Padovan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aoili sprawls well. Aoili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Padovan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artemios Padovan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padovan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Padovan goes for a double leg but Aoili avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aoili continues to drive forward.
Padovan blocks the body kick.
#TD#
Padovan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aoili wants to stand up but Padovan is controlling him. #T2#
Padovan tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoili is retaining full guard.
Padovan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aoili really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Padovan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Padovan throwing strikes but missing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aoili wants to stand up but Padovan is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Aoili tries to keep at a distance but Padovan has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Aoili misses with a punch to the body.
Aoili is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aoili has had enough of the clinch but Padovan keeps him there for the moment.
Aoili tries to circle away but Padovan has him pinned against the cage.
Padovan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aoili is trying to force a seperation but Padovan has the dominant position.
Aoili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Padovan can't get the takedown.
A short right from Aoili.
Padovan wants to take the fight to the mat but Aoili manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aoili has had enough of the clinch but Padovan keeps him there for the moment.
Aoili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoili is trying to break the clinch but Padovan has him pressed against the cage.
Aoili has had enough of the clinch but Padovan keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoili.
Aoili has a couple of punches blocked by Padovan.
Padovan blocking some punches.
Aoili tries to break the clinch but Padovan is controlling the position.
Padovan slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Padovan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Padovan fails to land the takedown.
Padovan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aoili steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Padovan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Padovan moves out of range of the body kick from Aoili.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Aoili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aoili 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Aoili!
Shinji Aoili decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Ortiz digs a good hook to Padovan's body.
Padovan misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Padovan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ortiz to the ground. Padovan is now in Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Padovan is looking to stand up but Ortiz won't let him.
Ortiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortiz, not yet.
Padovan looking to pass the guard.
Ortiz being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz 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.
Padovan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Padovan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ortiz's head.
Ortiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Padovan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ortiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ortiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Padovan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padovan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Padovan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Padovan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB2#
Padovan is looking for a kimura but Ortiz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Padovan to get the leverage.
Padovan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ortiz is looking to escape.
Ortiz wants to improve his position but Padovan is controlling well.
Ortiz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Padovan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ortiz is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Padovan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Padovan prevents Ortiz from improving his position.
Ortiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Padovan is thwarting Ortiz's attempts to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Padovan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ortiz wants to clinch#TD2#
and Padovan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ortiz's guard.#T4#
Padovan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ortiz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ortiz is thwarting Padovan's attempts to control the position.
Ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Padovan's head.
Ortiz trying to control from half guard but Padovan is working away.
Padovan keeping hold of Ortiz's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artemios Padovan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Padovan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Ortiz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Padovan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ortiz misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Ortiz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Padovan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ortiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Padovan looking to pass the guard.
Padovan is in close to Ortiz's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Padovan is stalling in the full guard.
Padovan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Padovan drops back looking for a leg! Ortiz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ortiz manages to kick Padovan off! Padovan jumps back into Ortiz's guard.
Padovan content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Padovan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ortiz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Padovan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Padovan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ortiz has a hand on Padovan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Padovan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Padovan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Padovan landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Ortiz is desperately trying to improve his position but Padovan has a good base and remains in mount.
Padovan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Padovan postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Ortiz badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Padovan around the waist but Padovan pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Padovan is the winner by TKO! Padovan jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemios Padovan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Padovan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ballard's guard.
Padovan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ballard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Padovan content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Padovan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Padovan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Padovan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Padovan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Padovan tries to stand but Ballard controls the position and pulls Padovan into his guard.
Ballard is trying to control the position but Padovan postures up.
Padovan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ballard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Padovan controls the pace.#T2#
Padovan passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ballard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Padovan not doing much here.
Ballard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Padovan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ballard wants to control but Padovan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Padovan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Padovan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ballard wants to control but Padovan is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Padovan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Padovan working Ballard over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Padovan seems content to control.#SUB2#
Padovan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ballard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Padovan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Padovan is looking to stand up but Ballard won't let him.
Padovan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Padovan is in close to Ballard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artemios Padovan dominated that round.
That's time! Ballard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Padovan has managed to clinch.
Padovan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Padovan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Padovan has Ballard pressed against the cage, preventing Ballard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Padovan scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Padovan decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Padovan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ballard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ballard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Padovan seems keen to control Ballard's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padovan looking for a sweep. Not yet Padovan, not yet. #T1#
Padovan has control of Ballard's left arm, preventing Ballard from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Padovan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ballard defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Padovan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Ballard can't do much from the bottom here.
Ballard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Padovan trying to mount his opponent but Ballard defends it.
Ballard is staying active underneath Padovan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ballard is trying to control but Padovan passes into side control!
Padovan tries to stand but Ballard controls the position and pulls Padovan into his guard. #T3#
Ballard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Ballard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Padovan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ballard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Padovan is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ballard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Padovan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Ballard gets caught flat footed, as Padovan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Padovan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artemios Padovan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Padovan.
You can see the frustration on Ballard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Padovan controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Padovan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ballard will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Ballard is looking to regain half guard here but Padovan keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Padovan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Padovan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Padovan tries to move to full mount but Ballard actually manages to regain half guard.
Padovan slips a nice elbow through Ballard's hands, connecting with Ballard's forehead.
Padovan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #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.
Padovan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Padovan is thwarting Ballard's attempts to control the position.
Padovan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Padovan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ballard sprawls well initially but Padovan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Padovan is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Padovan there.
Padovan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Padovan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Padovan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Padovan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artemios Padovan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Padovan 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artemios Padovan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Padovan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sharp is trying to defend but Padovan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sharp tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Padovan manages to move to mount!
#SUB2#
Padovan is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Sharp is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Sharp flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Padovan anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Sharp and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Padovan slips an arm under Sharp chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Padovan has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Padovan is squeezing on Sharp like an anaconda would it's prey. Sharp fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Artemios Padovan!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 605 Round 2
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Padovan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circle, before Johnson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Padovan's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Johnson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kevin Johnson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 605 Round 1
Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Padovan shoots in and gets a takedown into Caron's guard.
Padovan passes into half guard.
Caron flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Caron throws a strike from the bottom but Padovan passes into side control!
Caron is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Padovan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caron, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caron tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB#
Padovan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caron, who protects the arm well.
Caron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Caron trying to control but Padovan flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Padovan lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Caron hold on?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Padovan working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Caron is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Padovan has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Caron taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Artemios Padovan!
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