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Event:
RFC 8: Sympathy For the Devil
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Fernandez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Wilshere keeps moving.
Fernandez wants to pass the guard but Wilshere is keeping the position.#SUB#
Fernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilshere is trying to control the position but Fernandez postures up.
Fernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilshere wants to stand but Fernandez is controlling the position.
Fernandez trying to control but Wilshere is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilshere preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilshere wants to get back to his feet but Fernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fernandez throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Fernandez trying to control but Wilshere is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilshere looks winded!#CL2#
Wilshere takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilshere is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Wilshere drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Wilshere keeps moving.
Fernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernandez trying to control but Wilshere is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez trying to control but Wilshere is working from the bottom.
Fernandez looking to pass the guard.
Wilshere working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernandez.
Fernandez landing some decent shots from guard.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Wilshere keeps moving. #T3#
Fernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilshere has wrist control.
Our spies down at at Power Quest inform us that Wilshere has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fernandez won't allow Wilshere to get back to his feet.
Fernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilshere's head.
Wilshere really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fernandez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilshere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fernandez throwing strikes from guard but Wilshere blocks nicely.
Fernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fernandez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wilshere's guard. #SUB#
Fernandez seems to be working for a kimura but Wilshere defends the submission attempt.
Fernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4##SUB#
Fernandez wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilshere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fernandez thows a huge punch but Wilshere dodges it nicely.
Wilshere is refusing to be controlled, as Fernandez sits in half guard.
Fernandez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Fernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Fernandez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilshere sees it coming and defends easily.
Fernandez prevents Wilshere from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilshere tries to kick Fernandez off but Fernandez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Fernandez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wilshere shoots in looking for a takedown. Fernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Wilshere keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilshere tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez attempts a counter takedown but Wilshere avoids it well and moves away.
Fernandez circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
so Fernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Wilshere uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fernandez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilshere is breathing heavily.
Fernandez tries for a takedown but Wilshere sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Wilshere misses with the combination.
Fernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilshere misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilshere throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Fernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fernandez forces his way into half guard.
Lee Fernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Fernandez is trying for a kimura here. Wilshere looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fernandez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Fernandez!
Lee Fernandez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GFC 24: Onslaught
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Fernandez in a clinch.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Fernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Fernandez 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.#T1#
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fernandez, up you get!
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fernandez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fernandez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch. #T2#
Fernandez wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Johnson decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fernandez is aware though and is defending well.
Fernandez won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Fernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on Fernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fernandez works his way back into a safe position though.#ES2#
Johnson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fernandez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Fernandez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Fernandez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Fernandez 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.
#SUB#
Fernandez is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fernandez to get the leverage. #T3##SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fernandez pulls his head out easily.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Fernandez is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Fernandez is controlling him well. #SUB#
Fernandez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Johnson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Fernandez!
Lee Fernandez is the new bantamweight champion!
As Lee Fernandez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "Yes"! I am the champion! I am so lost for words right now that I can't explain how I feel!'.
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Event:
GFC 14: Hardon vs Boxer
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Oflifanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Oflifanov moves out of range.
Oflifanov tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernandez misses the target.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Oflifanov is having none of it.
Fernandez moves to clinch but Oflifanov breaks away #TD2#
and Oflifanov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fernandez! #SUB2#
Oflifanov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fernandez tries to bench press Oflifanov off him but Oflifanov keeps the position.
Fernandez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Oflifanov seems to be looking for submissions.
Oflifanov tries to pass to full mount but Fernandez defends it. #T1##SUB#
Oflifanov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fernandez.
Fernandez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Oflifanov wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is defending well.
Oflifanov passes to full mount!
Oflifanov is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Fernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Oflifanov looking to control but Fernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fernandez is desperately trying to improve his position but Oflifanov has a good base and remains in mount.
Oflifanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fernandez is working hard here to advance position.
Oflifanov is looking to stand but Fernandez has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Fernandez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Oflifanov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fernandez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fernandez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3##SUB#
Fernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oflifanov keeping full guard, as Fernandez tries to pass.
Oflifanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fernandez looking to pass the guard.
Fernandez pushes down on Oflifanov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Fernandez is looking for a kimura but Oflifanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fernandez to get the leverage.
Oflifanov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Fernandez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oflifanov is just riding it out for now. Fernandez eventually gives up the hold.
We've been hearing that Fernandez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Oflifanov looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Oflifanov is looking to control Fernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oflifanov avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Fernandez is trying for a kimura here. Oflifanov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fernandez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Fernandez!
Lee Fernandez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Kennedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kennedy sprawls and moves away.
Kennedy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kennedy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy lands a head shot.
Fernandez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Fernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Kennedy is quick to defend against it.
Kennedy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fernandez's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandez takes one to the chin there.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernandez attempts a counter takedown but Kennedy avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Kennedy throws a nice head kick!
Kennedy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kennedy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fernandez on the side of the head.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Fernandez moves out of range easily.
Fernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kennedy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fernandez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fernandez ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Fernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kennedy to score with a decent uppercut.
Daniel Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kennedy throws the left hand but Fernandez avoids the punch easily.
Fernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fernandez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kennedy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kennedy connects with a crisp jab.
Daniel Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy throws a head kick that half lands.
Fernandez walks into a jab.
Fernandez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fernandez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kennedy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kennedy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Fernandez counters with a shoot takedown. Kennedy fights it but they end up in guard.
Kennedy wants to sweep here but Fernandez controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Fernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Fernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Fernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard.
Kennedy trying to control the position.
Kennedy can't keep his opponent in guard - Fernandez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing that Fernandez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Kennedy looking for submissions off his back.
Fernandez moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Fernandez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kennedy is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Fernandez!
Lee Fernandez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Greeley there.
Greeley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Greeley throws a good cross that connects.
Fernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Greeley clobbers Fernandez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fernandez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Greeley.
Greeley throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Greeley.
Daren Greeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Fernandez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice shot by Greeley.#ROC2#
Fernandez is rocked!
Fernandez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Fernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greeley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daren Greeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fernandez seems to have got his legs back now.
Greeley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
A cross from Greeley lands.
Greeley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Greeley scores with a nice right hand.
Greeley lands with a cross.
Fernandez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good exchange - Greeley coming out on top.
Greeley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Greeley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Greeley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Greeley coming out on top.
Greeley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fernandez needs to keep his hands up - Greeley had a free shot at his head there.
Fernandez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fernandez takes one on the button.#T4#
Greeley tests Fernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez needs to keep his hands up - Greeley had a free shot at his head there.
Fernandez takes one to the chin there.
Greeley cracks Fernandez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Greeley.
Greeley clobbers Fernandez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daren Greeley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Greeley cracks a nice hook into Fernandez's ribs.
Fernandez ducks right into an uppercut from Greeley.
A decent looking cross lands there for Greeley.
Greeley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernandez moves away.
Greeley lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fernandez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greeley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Greeley throws a series of strikes that have Fernandez backpedaling.
Greeley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greeley scores with a punch to the head.
Greeley lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Fernandez goes down and covers up as Greeley starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daren Greeley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fernandez defends it nicely.#CL2#
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Fernandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Fernandez is looking to improve his position.
Williams trying to control the action but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##SUB#
Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Williams is trying to control. Fernandez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Fernandez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams prevents Fernandez from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fernandez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Williams. Oh but Fernandez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Williams goes limp - he's gone! Fernandez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lee Fernandez!
After winning the bout, Lee Fernandez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Chaz Williams stepped up to the mic, saying 'This feeling sucks, I'll try to not let you guys down again. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Fernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ball swivels and escapes.
Fernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ball is fending him off so far but Fernandez persists. Nope, Ball circles away and we're back to standing.
Ball seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Fernandez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ball manages to get to full guard.
Fernandez trying to move into half guard but instead Ball has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Ball working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fernandez's head.#SUB2#
Fernandez working for a triangle but Ball defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ball is looking to stand up but Fernandez won't let him.
Ball cracks Fernandez with a solid left hand.
Ball postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Ball is posturing up here but Fernandez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ball tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ball has to tap! Slick submission there by Fernandez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Fernandez!
Lee Fernandez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Blakowitz.
Fernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Blakowitz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blakowitz defends well and Fernandez ends up having to push Blakowitz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Blakowitz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blakowitz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blakowitz fails to land the takedown.
Fernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blakowitz avoids it really well and circles away.
Blakowitz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fernandez is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Fernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blakowitz is fending him off so far but Fernandez persists. Nope, Blakowitz circles away and we're back to standing.
Blakowitz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blakowitz tries to avoid it but Fernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blakowitz to the ground. Blakowitz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
No luck for Fernandez with that takedown attempt.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blakowitz as he avoids it easily.
Fernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blakowitz.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blakowitz as he jumps to the side.
Blakowitz wants to counter the offense by Fernandez and move into the clinch position.
Fernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fernandez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blakowitz.#T2##CL2#
Blakowitz closes the distance and clinches.
Fernandez being controlled against the cage.
Fernandez looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Blakowitz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fernandez uses from the top position. #SUB#
Fernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Fernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blakowitz wants to stand but Fernandez is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Fernandez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blakowitz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fernandez has managed to get both his arms back between Blakowitz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Fernandez drops back looking for a leg! Blakowitz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blakowitz manages to kick Fernandez off! Fernandez jumps back into Blakowitz's guard. #T3##SUB#
Fernandez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blakowitz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blakowitz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Fernandez has his feet on Blakowitz's thighs here. He's pushed Blakowitz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blakowitz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Fernandez!
Our winner, Lee Fernandez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Fernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fernandez prevents Alvarez from improving his position.#SUB#
Fernandez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alvarez is trying to stand up here but Fernandez is controlling him well. #SUB#
Fernandez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Alvarez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Fernandez seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fernandez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Fernandez is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Fernandez 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.
#T1#
Alvarez is controlling Fernandez's trapped leg to prevent Fernandez from advancing to side control.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is looking to escape.#SUB#
Fernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
#SUB#
Fernandez is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fernandez to get the leverage. #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.
Alvarez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up but Fernandez is controlling him
Alvarez is looking to control Fernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Fernandez wants to work for an arm triangle but Alvarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Fernandez seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fernandez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fernandez's back!
Fernandez tries to break free.
Alvarez keeps control of the position easily here as Fernandez tries to buck him off.
Fernandez is trying to break free.
#T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alvarez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Alvarez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Alvarez tightening his grip on Fernandez, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Fernandez tries to break free.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez doesn't have the hooks in and Fernandez manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Fernandez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alvarez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fernandez has Alvarez in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Fernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.#T4##SUB#
Fernandez has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard.
Alvarez is in close to Fernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass. #SUB#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's 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 Lee Fernandez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fernandez circles away.#TD2#
Alvarez dives in and scores a takedown into Fernandez's guard.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Fernandez working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fernandez has an active guard here but Alvarez has managed to pass into half guard.
Alvarez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fernandez. #T1##SUB#
Fernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez is taking a breather. Fernandez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Fernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alvarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Fernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Darwingh Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Fernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Alvarez seems content to control.
Alvarez wants to stand up but Fernandez is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Fernandez is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Fernandez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fernandez wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Alvarez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Fernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Fernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fernandez wants to get back to full guard but Alvarez has mounted him!#SUB2#
Alvarez wants to finish this one by submission but Fernandez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alvarez. #T4#
Alvarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fernandez stops Alvarez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fernandez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez pulls Fernandez in close to his closed guard and prevents Fernandez from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Fernandez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alvarez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alvarez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fernandez pushes a forearm under Alvarez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Alvarez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Fernandez!
A relieved looking Lee Fernandez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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