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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Champagne has closed the distance and engaged Valencia in a clinch.
Champagne lands a body punch in the clinch. Valencia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2# Champagne pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB# Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Champagne looking to control.
Valencia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB# Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2# Champagne scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2# Champagne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC# Valencia breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Champagne clinches up against the cage. A short left from Champagne. #TD2# Champagne jumps into guard, dragging Valencia to the mat.
Valencia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Champagne is trying to keep Valencia in close.
#SU# Valencia stands up and waves to Champagne to follow him. #TD2# Champagne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Valencia to the ground. Champagne is now in Valencia's guard. Valencia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Champagne wants to control from the top but Valencia keeps moving. #T2# Valencia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Champagne manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Champagne wants to sweep but no luck. #SU# Valencia gets to his feet - Champagne follows without any prompting. Champagne looks winded! Champagne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valencia. Prosper Champagne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Valencia throws a right hand that Champagne ducks under and follows up with a left that Champagne also avoids with ease.#CL2# Champagne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valencia, pushing him back against the cage. Valencia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Champagne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valencia backwards. #BC# Valencia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL2# Champagne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valencia, pushing him back against the cage. Champagne tries to break free but Valencia pushes him back against the cage. Valencia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A left hand lands to the body for Champagne.
#TD2# Champagne pulls Valencia into guard.
#SUB# Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Valencia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valencia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Champagne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valencia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Valencia drops back looking for a leg! Champagne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Champagne manages to kick Valencia off! Valencia jumps back into Champagne's guard. #SUB# Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4# Champagne working a defensive guard but Valencia passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Champagne pushes Valencia off looking to stand but Valencia dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB# Valencia maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Champagne could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Valencia has cracked it and Champagne is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Valencia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wade Valencia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Haddn drives through and clinches with Valencia against the cage.
#TD2# Haddn gets a trip takedown into half guard. Haddn is trying to control. Valencia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Valencia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Valencia punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Valencia missing with punches from the bottom.
Valencia desperately trying to maintain half guard. Valencia tries to roll over but Haddn keeps him under control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haddn trying to advance position but Valencia counters by regaining guard. Valencia controlling the position.#T1# Haddn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Valencia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Valencia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Valencia has his hands on Haddn's head, controlling the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Valencia pushes Haddn up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Haddn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Valencia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Haddn trying to move into half guard but instead Valencia has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2# Haddn is pulling down on Valencia's head to control his posture. #SUB# Valencia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Haddn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Valencia, into his guard. #REVB# Haddn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valencia is keeping the position for now. Haddn's corner is telling him to maintain position. Haddn trying to control but Valencia is working from the bottom. #T3# Haddn is looking to advance position but Valencia has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Valencia working for a submission but Haddn is keeping him at bay. #SUB# Valencia working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Valencia dominating with strikes here.#SUB# Valencia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB# Valencia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4# Valencia raining down shots from the mount!#SUB# Valencia looking for a guillotine from mount but Haddn is having none of it. Haddn tries to reverse the position but Valencia maintains control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Valencia goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Haddn is on top in guard.
Haddn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wade Valencia will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Valencia tries for a takedown but Haddn circles away easily and Haddn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2# Haddn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Valencia did well to prevent Haddn getting side control. Haddn controlling the action here. Valencia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haddn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haddn's back!#SUB# Valencia has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Haddn trying to control the action but Valencia just sinks the hooks in. Valencia keeps control of the position as Haddn tries to break free.
#T1# Valencia gets his hands free as Haddn looks to control. #SUB# Valencia has got his arm under Haddn's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Haddn has spun round into Valencia's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Valencia looking to control.
Haddn trying to control but Valencia is working from the bottom. Valencia 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##T2# Valencia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Haddn wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Valencia is looking for a kimura but Haddn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valencia to get the leverage. #SUB# Valencia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haddn is just riding it out for now. Valencia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Valencia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3# Haddn has hold of Valencia's hands but Valencia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Haddn is controlling Valencia's trapped leg to prevent Valencia from advancing to side control. Haddn is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Valencia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2# Haddn has one foot on Valencia's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD# Valencia drives through with a takedown into guard. Valencia is standing up over Haddn. Haddn looks to escape but Valencia dives into side control.
Haddn is breathing heavily.#REVB##SUB# Valencia goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Haddn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Valencia's guard! Nice work there by Haddn! A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valencia holds on and takes a little breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zomble Haddn will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Valencia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haddn. Haddn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. An attempted straight right counter from Valencia misses the target.#CL2# Haddn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Valencia tries to break the clinch but Haddn is controlling the position. Haddn has Valencia pressed against the cage, preventing Valencia from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Valencia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valencia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Haddn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Haddn 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Valencia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valencia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# Haddn wants to control from the top but Valencia keeps moving. Valencia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Valencia is trying to control the position but Haddn postures up. Valencia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haddn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Valencia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Haddn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valencia is one step ahead there. Haddn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Valencia lands a couple of decent looking shots. Valencia lands a couple of digs. Valencia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haddn works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Valencia throwing strikes but missing. Haddn wants to sweep but no luck. Valencia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Haddn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Valencia dives into side control.
#T3# Haddn wants to control but Valencia postures up.#SUB# Valencia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haddn, who protects the arm well. You can see the frustration on Haddn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Valencia has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Haddn is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Valencia yanks on the arm and Haddn is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Valencia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wade Valencia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Petrenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Valencia.
#TD2# Petrenko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Valencia regains guard immediately. 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.#SU2# Valencia is working an open guard so Petrenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Petrenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Valencia misses with a two punch combination.
Petrenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valencia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Valencia avoids the head kick by Petrenko.
A head kick by Petrenko misses #TD# and Valencia counters with a nice double leg into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Valencia tries to stand but Petrenko is controlling from the bottom. Valencia lands a couple of elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2# Petrenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valencia defends it easily. Petrenko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Petrenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrenko tries to land a sweep but no joy. Petrenko trying to control the position here. Petrenko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Valencia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Petrenko is proving hard to escape from. #SU# Valencia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petrenko, up you get! Valencia misses with a straight right. Petrenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Valencia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Petrenko counters with a three punch combo that has Valencia backing up. Valencia nods at Petrenko to acknowledge the strikes.#TD# Valencia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Petrenko to the ground. Valencia is now in Petrenko's guard.#ES2# Petrenko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Valencia presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Petrenko looks winded!#T3##TD2# Petrenko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Valencia regains guard immediately. Valencia controlling Petrenko's posture. Petrenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Petrenko wants to stand but Valencia is controlling his posture from full guard. Valencia keeping moving, preventing Petrenko from controlling successfully. #T4# Valencia tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Petrenko trying to control but Valencia is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Valencia tries to clinch but Petrenko moves away #TD2# and Petrenko counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES# Valencia pushes Petrenko off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Petrenko moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukash Petrenko dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Valencia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrenko defends well and Valencia ends up having to push Petrenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Petrenko is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Petrenko misses with a head kick.
Petrenko throws a nice head kick!
Petrenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Valencia shoots in but no luck this time. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Petrenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Petrenko throws a head kick but Valencia moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick by Petrenko misses #TD# and Valencia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Valencia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Petrenko's guard. Valencia prevents Petrenko from getting back to his feet. Petrenko is breathing heavily.#T1# Valencia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Valencia wanted to stand there but Petrenko had control of the position. Valencia landing with the ground and pound. Petrenko 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.#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. Petrenko controls Valencia momentarily but Valencia frees himself. Petrenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Valencia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Valencia has a takedown stuffed. Petrenko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Valencia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Valencia missing with a left hand there. Petrenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Valencia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD# Valencia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2# Petrenko makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2# Petrenko clinches. Valencia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Petrenko pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3##TD# Valencia has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Petrenko is trying to keep an underhook but Valencia manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB# Valencia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Petrenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Valencia throws an elbow that misses. Petrenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valencia's guard. Nice move by Petrenko!#REVB# Petrenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valencia works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Valencia keeping moving, preventing Petrenko from controlling successfully. #T4# Petrenko throwing strikes from guard but Valencia blocks nicely. Valencia pulls Petrenko in close to prevent any damage. Valencia 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Petrenko trying to control but Valencia is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukash Petrenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Valencia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Petrenko drives through and clinches with Valencia against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Valencia looking for a takedown. Valencia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Petrenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Petrenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Valencia blocks a head kick by Petrenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body kick from Petrenko.#CL2# Petrenko gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Petrenko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Petrenko manages to end up in side control. Petrenko wants to control but Valencia is keeping him busy. #T1# Petrenko cracks Valencia with a big elbow. Lukash Petrenko has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2# Petrenko decides to stand back up. Petrenko steps back and let's Valencia get back to his feet. Valencia throws a hook to the side of Petrenko's head but Petrenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Petrenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valencia. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Valencia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2# Petrenko forces Valencia back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Petrenko successfully pulls guard.
Petrenko has his hands on Valencia's head, controlling the position. Petrenko has a closed guard, preventing Valencia from standing up. #T2##ES2# Petrenko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2# Petrenko manages to pull guard.
Petrenko wants to control the position but Valencia says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Valencia seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB# Valencia is working for a submission of some sort.
Petrenko regains full guard. Nicely done. Lukash Petrenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Valencia lands a couple of decent looking shots. Petrenko wants to sweep here but Valencia controlling him for the moment. Valencia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Valencia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Valencia won't allow Petrenko to sweep him here. Valencia throwing strikes but missing. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Valencia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU# Valencia gets to his feet - Petrenko follows without any prompting. Valencia moves out of range as Petrenko throws a body kick.
Valencia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Petrenko. The fight stays on the outside here - Valencia looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wade Valencia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Valencia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Lukash Petrenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Petrenko 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukash Petrenko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Valencia takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Pinheed breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Pinheed moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Pinheed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Pinheed clinches up with Valencia and pushes him back against the cage. Valencia lands a nice elbow. #BC2# Pinheed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Pinheed clinches up against the cage. Valencia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pinheed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Pinheed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valencia backwards. Pinheed prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC# Valencia breaks the clinch.
#KD2# Pinheed lands a big right hand that sends Valencia crashing to the mat! Pinheed stays standing though and waves Valencia back to his feet!#ROC2# Valencia is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Wade Valencia has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pinheed dances in with a quick combination. Valencia is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Pinheed snaps Valencia's head back. Valencia stumbles backwards against the cage. Pinheed steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Valencia's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Valencia just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bill Pinheed! Bill Pinheed decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Hercules shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hercules was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Valencia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Hercules sitting and controlling from the half guard. Valencia is trying to stand back up but Hercules is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hercules missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Valencia manages to regain full guard. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Valencia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB# Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1# Hercules preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Valencia stopping the sweep attempt from Hercules. Valencia is looking to stand up but Hercules won't let him. #SUB# Valencia drops back looking for a leg! Hercules is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hercules manages to kick Valencia off! Valencia jumps back into Hercules's guard. #SUB# Valencia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valencia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Valencia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB# Valencia drops back looking for a leg! Hercules is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hercules manages to kick Valencia off! Valencia jumps back into Hercules's guard. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hercules is adopting a defensive guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Hercules trying to keep a closed guard but Valencia is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. No luck for Valencia with that takedown attempt. #T3# Valencia misses with a takedown attempt - Hercules sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Hercules is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Hercules shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valencia eats them both and turns towards Hercules to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. A punch combination from Hercules misses. It looked like Valencia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2# Hercules scores with a takedown into Valencia's guard.#ES# Valencia uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2# Hercules fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valencia sprawls well initially but Hercules persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES# Valencia kicks Hercules off and gets back to his feet. Hercules looks winded!#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Hercules closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valencia to the mat! Valencia manages to get full guard. Hercules really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valencia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Valencia looking for a guillotine here but Hercules defends easily.
Valencia trying to control the position here. Valencia has a closed guard, preventing Hercules from standing up. 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 Wade Valencia will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Valencia enables Hercules to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Valencia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Valencia will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hercules wants to control from the top but Valencia keeps moving. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valencia is on top in guard.
#REVR# Valencia wants to stand but Hercules is controlling his posture from full guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hercules can do anything to dispel that myth. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Valencia gets to his feet. Hercules looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1# Valencia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hercules is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Valencia fails with the takedown#CL2# and Hercules counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hercules. Hercules manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2# Hercules ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hercules no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Hercules is breathing heavily.#SUB# Valencia drops back looking for a leg! Hercules is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hercules manages to kick Valencia off! Valencia jumps back into Hercules's guard. Valencia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Valencia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SUB# Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hercules has a closed guard, preventing Valencia from standing up. #SUB# Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB# Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Valencia drops back looking for a leg! Hercules is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hercules manages to kick Valencia off! Valencia jumps back into Hercules's guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Hercules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2# Hercules drives through with a takedown into Valencia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Valencia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB# Valencia working for a triangle but Hercules defends it easily.
Hercules must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hercules wants to stand and escape but instead Valencia has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T4##SU# Valencia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Valencia shoots in looking for a takedown. Hercules tries to sprawl out of it but Valencia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hercules manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Valencia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Hercules scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Augustus Hercules 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! This is the final round! #R3# Horrible takedown attempt by Valencia or perhaps it was just good defense by Hercules, which made it look bad. Valencia shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2# Hercules scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Valencia sneaks out the side door and pushes Hercules away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2# Hercules drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Valencia is adopting a defensive guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Valencia striking off his back, scoring a few points. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Valencia is trying to keep Hercules in close.
Valencia is really struggling to control Hercules but he's trying to hold on to the position. Valencia has Hercules pulled in close to control his posture. Valencia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU2# Valencia is working an open guard so Hercules takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. A jab from Valencia misses. #TD2# Hercules manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Valencia on his heels. He'll look to pass Valencia's guard now, I'm sure.#ES# Valencia has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hercules has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC# Valencia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Hercules dives in and scores a takedown into Valencia's guard.#ES# Valencia has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hercules is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Valencia is stalling here.
Valencia wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Valencia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Hercules throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD# Valencia works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB# Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hercules working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valencia. Valencia is looking to stand up but Hercules won't let him. Valencia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2# Hercules is looking for a triangle here but Valencia uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU# Valencia stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Valencia enables Hercules to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Valencia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Valencia keeping moving, preventing Hercules from controlling successfully. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valencia holds on and takes a little breather. Hercules looking to sit in guard and control but Valencia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight! Wade Valencia showed his dominance in that final round. I think Valencia 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Valencia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1# Valencia misses with a left hand and Mateo counters with a nice body kick.
#KD2# Mateo lands a big head kick that sends Valencia tumbling to the mat! Mateo takes a step backwards and waves Valencia back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Valencia is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Wade Valencia has been cut. Mateo closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Valencia out cold! Valencia corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keyser Mateo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Valyras shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Valencia is trying to defend but Valyras finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2# Valyras is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#ES# Valencia has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Valyras is on him like a limpet, forcing Valencia back against the cage.#TD2# Valyras drags the fight down to the ground.
Valencia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Valyras is trying to keep Valencia in close.
Valencia is working Valyras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Valencia wants to get up but he can't break Valyras's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU# Valencia stands and steps away. Valyras gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##CL# Valencia has Valyras up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Valencia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Valencia moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Valencia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Valyras keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2# Valyras darts in and clinches Valencia up against the cage.#TD# Valencia gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Valyras regains guard.
Valencia won't allow Valyras to sweep him here. Valencia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valencia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2##SU# Valencia stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD# Valyras gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valencia to score an easy takedown into full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Valyras utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Valyras is trying to control the position but Valencia postures up. Valencia scoring with punches to the head and body. Valencia won't allow Valyras to sweep him here. Valencia scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3# Valencia tries to stand but Valyras is controlling from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Valencia lands a couple of elbows.#ES2# Valyras kicks Valencia off and gets to his feet. #TD# Valencia gets the takedown into side control. Valyras looks winded!#SUB# Valencia is trying to get an arm triangle but Valyras is defending well. #SUB# Valencia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4# Valyras can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Valencia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valyras is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Valencia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Valyras has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Valencia but great work by Valyras. Valencia is trying to control Valyras's posture but Valyras avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Valencia dominated that round. That's time! Valencia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Valencia doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Valyras moves into the clinch. Valencia working aggressively here.
#TD2# Valyras has picked Valencia up - he's going for a ride! Valyras dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Valyras trying to pass the guard but Valencia defending well. #SUB2# Valyras is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valyras wants to take a breather but Valencia is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Valyras thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valencia's head. Valyras wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valencia keeps working. #T1# Valencia controlling the position well. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Valencia wants to control but Valyras is keeping busy.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Valyras has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valencia finds it's way round the side to connect with Valyras's head. #CL2# Valyras closes the distance and clinches. Valencia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valyras is defending well.#T2##TD2# Valyras lands a takedown into guard.
Valencia pulls Valyras in close to his closed guard and prevents Valyras from doing any damage or advancing position. Valyras slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Valyras is breathing heavily. Valencia working a defensive guard here.
Valyras tries to free his leg and advance position but Valencia is retaining full guard. #T3# Valencia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2# Valyras stands up and waves to Valencia to follow him. #TD2# Valyras closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Valencia quickly recovers to half guard.#ES# Valencia makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2# Valyras has closed the distance and engaged Valencia in a clinch.
#TD# Valencia wants the takedown. Valyras is fighting it off but Valencia persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Valyras's guard against the cage.#ES2# Valyras wriggles free and stands up. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Valyras shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Valencia is trying to defend but Valyras finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Valyras seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Valencia trying to hold on to Valyras's head to control him but Valyras postures up.
Valyras content to control rather than advance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Babis Valyras 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##TD2# Valyras scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Valencia flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Valyras sitting and controlling from the half guard. Valyras is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Valencia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB# Valencia has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Valyras doesn't defend quickly enough and Valencia has managed to lock this one up! Can Valyras escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Valencia on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wade Valencia!
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