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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Garza moves in looking to clinch but Jack pushes him off.
Garza really is a fat lump.
Garza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jack as he jumps to the side.
Garza tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Jack looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jack distracts Garza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#
Cody Garza's cut is getting worse.
Jack is working Garza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT2#
Cody Garza's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Garza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jack on the ground.
Jack cracks Garza with a solid left hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cody Garza's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Richmond Jack!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Iron goes for a double leg but Garza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garza continues to drive forward.
Iron looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Iron misses with a low kick as Garza jumps back.
As Iron tries to get set, Garza tries to push him back and clinch up but Iron manages to avoid the attempt.
Iron misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Iron counters with a shoot takedown. Garza fights it but they end up in guard.
Iron is looking to work some ground and pound but Garza has wrist control.
Garza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Iron is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garza striking off his back but it's not causing Iron any problems.
Iron passes Garza's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Garza is trying to control but can't.
Garza is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iron looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Iron 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.
Iron's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Iron 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Garza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garza really is a fat lump.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Iron scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Iron is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Iron 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.#T3#
Iron lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
Cody Garza's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Garza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Iron distracts Garza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Garza is rocked!
Garza has momentary wrist control but Iron slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Garza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jeez, Cody Garza's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cody Garza's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ted Iron!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Lonestar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Lonestar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garza is trying to defend but Lonestar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garza trying to control but Lonestar postures up.
Lonestar winds up and cracks Garza with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garza is trying to maintain the position but Lonestar is very close to passing his half guard.
Garza is pressing down on Lonestar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lonestar working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#
It looks like Cody Garza has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lonestar is aware though and is defending well.
Lonestar connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#
Garza is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Garza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lonestar defends well.
Oh Garza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Lonestar stands up from Garza's guard - Lonestar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Garza seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Garza gets caught napping as Lonestar dives in and scores a takedown. Garza manages to retain guard.#T1#
Garza throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lonestar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Garza is looking for a triangle but Lonestar pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Lonestar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Garza, up you get! #CL2#
Lonestar rushes Garza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Lonestar breaks the clinch.
Lonestar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garza counters with a series of strikes. Lonestar will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Garza dodges the punch combination from Lonestar.
Lonestar with a jab.#CUT2#
Cody Garza's cut is getting worse.
Lonestar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lonestar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garza in his tracks. #CL#
Garza takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Lonestar breaks from the clinch.
Garza slips a jab and a cross from Lonestar.
A combination from Lonestar does no damage.
As Lonestar looks to move away, Garza throws a big counter combo but Lonestar just gets out of the way.
Garza really is a fat lump.
Lonestar looks winded!#T3#
Garza fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Lonestar does no damage.
Lonestar lands a nice shot to the body.
Garza tries a head kick but it misses.
Lonestar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Garza shoots in for a double leg but Lonestar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garza shoots in but Lonestar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Lonestar catches Garza right on the button with a cross.#T4##CL#
Garza clinches up against the cage.
Garza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lonestar after a bit of a struggle.
Lonestar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garza has Lonestar pressed against the cage, preventing Lonestar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garza prevents the takedown attempt.
Garza tries to break the clinch but Lonestar is controlling the position.
Garza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garza can't break the clinch.
Lonestar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lonestar can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Garza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garza prevents Lonestar from breaking the clinch.
Lonestar wants to get back to striking at distance but Garza won't allow it.
#BC#
Garza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lonestar throws a series of strikes that have Garza backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lonestar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cody Garza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lonestar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lonestar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garza somewhat.#TD2#
Lonestar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Garza is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lonestar has his hands clasped together but Garza extends and breaks Lonestar's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Garza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cody Garza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Laston lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Cody Garza has been cut.
Garza fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laston fails to land with a series of punches.
Laston throws an overhand right that has Garza reeling! Laston follows up with more punches and Garza is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Laston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Darkstar lands a big head kick that sends Garza tumbling to the mat! Darkstar takes a step backwards and waves Garza back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Cody Garza has been cut.
Darkstar shoots in looking for a takedown. Garza tries to sprawl out of it but Darkstar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #KD2#
Darkstar cracks Garza with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Garza looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Darkstar finish him?
#ROC2#
Garza is rocked!
Garza really is a fat lump.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Darkstar is defended easily by Garza.#CL2#
Darkstar moves into the clinch.#BC#
Garza manages to break the clinch.
Darkstar misses with a takedown attempt - Garza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cody Garza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Darkstar.#T1##CL2#
Darkstar pushes Garza up against the cage in a clinch.
Darkstar working hard to break the clinch.
Darkstar tries to pull guard but Garza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garza wants to get back to striking at distance but Darkstar won't allow it.
Darkstar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darkstar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darkstar has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Garza successfully pulls guard.
Garza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garza is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Garza tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Darkstar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garza has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Darkstar wants to improve his position but instead Garza has moved into half guard.
Darkstar looks winded!
Garza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garza drops an elbow to the side of Darkstar's head.
Darkstar is trying to control but Garza passes into side control!
Garza grinds an elbow into Darkstar's temple. #T3#
Garza scores with punches from side control.
Garza working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Darkstar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Garza is putting a hurting on Darkstar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Garza working the head with strikes.
Garza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Garza looks up at the clock and then as Darkstar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garza smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Garza lands an elbow.
Garza working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Darkstar tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Darkstar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garza lands a big shot there that rocks Darkstar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Garza has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Darkstar's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garza is landing with some decent strikes but Darkstar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Darkstar taking shots to the head.
Garza cracks Darkstar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC#
Darkstar is rocked!
Garza putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Darkstar is still in real trouble! Can Garza finish him?
Garza raining down hammerfists from mount.
Garza lands a nice shot to the head.
Garza looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Darkstar covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Garza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Garza fails with a takedown attempt.
Weingarten misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Weingarten looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Weingarten controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weingarten wants to pass the guard but Garza is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weingarten passes Garza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Garza really is a fat lump.#T1#
Weingarten controlling the pace.
Garza strikes from the bottom but Weingarten passes into mount!
Weingarten looking to control and managing it successfully.
Weingarten's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Garza takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT2#
It looks like Cody Garza has been cut.#T2##SUB2#
Weingarten moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Garza has worked his arm free - good work by Garza!
Garza seems a little lost for a moment, as Weingarten dominates the positioning.#SU2#
Weingarten decides to stand up, so the ref orders Garza to his feet.
Weingarten misses with a right hand
and Garza counters with a series of strikes. Weingarten will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Weingarten changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Garza tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weingarten tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Weingarten landing strikes, looking to finish!
Garza tries to control the position but Weingarten now has his back.
Weingarten controlling the position well here. Garza rolled but Weingarten kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Weingarten is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Garza won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Weingarten off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jacob Weingarten!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Kelinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kelinski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garza throws a leg kick
and Kelinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Cody Garza has been cut.
Kelinski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#KD2#
Kelinski lands a big uppercut and Garza crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Garza looks OK. Kelinski waves Garza back to his feet!#ROC2#
Garza is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kelinski scores with a hook to the body. Garza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Garza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelinski lands with a good body shot.
Garza is breathing heavily.
Kelinski lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carol Kelinski!
Carol Kelinski gave a mention to Invictus in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Garza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Garza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Santos was covering up waiting for the punch and Garza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos wants to control from the top but Garza keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Garza is retaining full guard.
Santos controls the pace of the fight 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.#SUB#
Garza is looking for a triangle here but Santos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Garza taking a bit of punishment here - Santos scoring with strikes.
Garza throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#SUB2#
Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Garza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Garza takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SU2#
Santos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Garza doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Santos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garza with a body shot.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garza thumps Santos with a low kick.#T4#
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Garza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cody Garza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Santos.
Garza stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Garza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Santos has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Garza off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Alex Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos tries to bum rush Garza with a series of wild strikes but Garza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Santos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Garza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santos's half guard.
Santos is pressing down on Garza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garza throwing strikes but missing.
Alex Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garza throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SUB2#
Garza throws a sloppy strike and Santos has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Garza is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Santos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Spikes moves into the clinch successfully.
Garza tries to break free but Spikes pushes him back against the cage.
Garza really is a fat lump.
Garza is trying to force a seperation but Spikes has the dominant position.
Garza is trying to break the clinch but Spikes is controlling him.
Spikes jumps guard but Garza stands there with Spikes around his waist. Spikes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Spikes pulls guard.
Garza is looking to work some ground and pound but Spikes has wrist control.
Garza postures up in Spikes's guard and throws a big left but Spikes blocks it.
Garza chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Spikes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.#SUB2#
Spikes is looking for a triangle but Garza pushes his legs off easily.
Garza throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Spikes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spikes wants to sweep but no luck.
Spikes is still trying to improve position.
Garza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spikes trying to control the position.
Garza is looking to work some ground and pound but Spikes has wrist control.
Garza preventing the sweep.
Garza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Spikes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spikes wants to control the position but Garza says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Spikes wants to get back to full guard.
Garza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garza prevents Spikes from improving his position.
Garza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Spikes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garza postures up.
Spikes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garza is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spikes throws a body kick that misses
and Garza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Spikes instigates a clinch.
Garza trying to control the position but instead, Spikes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garza into the cage.#BC2#
Spikes breaks from the clinch.
Spikes tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Spikes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Garza jumps guard and drags Spikes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4##SU2#
Spikes stands up and waves to Garza to follow him. #CL2#
Spikes closes the distance and pushes Garza back into the cage.#BC#
Garza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spikes has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Garza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spikes!#ES2#
Spikes sneaks out the side door and pushes Garza away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Spikes 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.
#R2#
Garza shoots for a double leg takedown but Spikes sprawls well. He's pushed Garza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Garza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spikes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Garza is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Spikes dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Spikes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spikes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Garza wants to improve his position but Spikes is controlling well.
#SU2#
Spikes stands up out of the half guard.
Spikes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garza avoids it really well and circles away.
Spikes lands a nice hook to Garza's body. Garza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garza or perhaps it was just good defense by Spikes, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Spikes clinches with his opponent.
Garza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garza tries to break free but Spikes pushes him back against the cage.
Garza stops a takedown attempt from Spikes.
Spikes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cody Garza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Spikes.
Garza is trying to push Spikes away but Spikes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spikes is trying to pull guard but Garza has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Spikes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spikes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Spikes 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.
Spikes striking off his back but it's not causing Garza any problems.
Spikes wants to sweep here but Garza controlling him for the moment.
Garza throwing strikes but missing.
Garza throwing strikes but missing.
Spikes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Spikes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Garza passes into half guard.
Spikes is looking to improve his position.
Garza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spikes pushes Garza off looking to stand but Garza dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Spikes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Garza fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Spikes pushes Garza up against the cage in a clinch.
Garza tries to break the clinch but Spikes is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garza has had enough of the clinch but Spikes keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Garza successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Garza working for a triangle but Spikes defends it easily.
Spikes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Garza has an active guard here but Spikes has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Spikes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garza has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spikes controlling the pace.
Garza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spikes scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Cody Garza has been cut.
Spikes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spikes passes to full mount!
Garza tries to lock up and control but Spikes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Spikes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Garza has worked his arm free - good work by Garza!
Spikes controls the position from side control.
Garza wants to control but Spikes postures up.
Spikes is staying tight to Garza's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spikes trying to control the action but Garza is working from the bottom.
Spikes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Garza's shoulder. That is not cool.
Garza is not content to let Spikes control the position.
Spikes taking a breather here.
Cody Garza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Spikes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spikes gets to mount! Garza was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Spikes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spikes 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Spikes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Garza persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Garza tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. #TD2#
Garza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garza 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.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garza dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garza is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Garza throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Garza is having none of it.
Garza with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Garza is having none of it.
Garza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garza throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garza is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garza is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Garza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Garza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Garza is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson passes to side control. #SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Garza has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Garza.
Johnson is pushing Garza's head away, looking to escape. Garza manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Garza.
Sloppy strikes there by Garza.#T4#
Garza throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Johnson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Garza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garza is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
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 Cody Garza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Johnson feints and as Garza raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to stand but Garza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garza! #REVR#
Garza throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson parries the strikes from Garza easily there. Garza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
#T1#
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Garza has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Garza wants to control for a moment but Johnson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Johnson tries to kick Garza off but Garza keeps his base steady and stays in 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.
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Garza.
Garza throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Garza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Garza throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Johnson kicks Garza off and gets to his feet.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garza defends it nicely.#T3#
Garza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Garza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garza defends it well.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Garza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Garza counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cody Garza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Garza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Garza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garza as he avoids it easily.
Garza shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Garza scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garza tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Garza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
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 Cody Garza 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Garza, which made it look bad.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garza circles away quickly and effectively.
Garza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cody Garza is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Garza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson shoots in but Garza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cody Garza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Garza moves out of range easily.
Garza appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Garza.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Garza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2#
Garza tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garza tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Garza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Garza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cody Garza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Garza's guard.#SUB#
Garza has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Garza has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Garza's head.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2##SUB2#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garza is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garza sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Garza defends it. #T3#
Garza regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garza! #REVR#
Johnson pushes Garza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Garza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
An elbow from Garza crashes against the mat.
Garza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Johnson pushes Garza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Garza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Garza in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
Johnson pushes Garza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Garza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Garza is trying to ground and pound but Johnson uses the momentary lack of control by Garza to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
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 Cody Garza.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Garza!
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