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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Aokison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Che fails with the takedown.
Aokison steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Che.
Che misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Aokison counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Che manages to break the clinch.
Aokison shoots in for a double leg but Che sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Che fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aokison sprawls well initially but Che persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aokison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aokison is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Che has his hands clasped together but Aokison extends and breaks Che's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Aokison.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Aokison!
Zavier Che was interviewed post fight and said 'He was better than me'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 633 Round 3
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Che pushes Bang up against the cage in a clinch.
Che prevents Bang from breaking the clinch.
Bang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Che is trying to break free.
Che lands a nice elbow.
Che missing with knees to the body.
Bang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Che prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pao Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Che just leaning against Bang, taking a breather.
Che tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Bang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Che regains guard.
Bang slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Ground and pound from Bang.
Bang thows a huge punch but Che dodges it nicely.
Che wants to get back to full guard.
Bang passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang lands some shots froms side control.
Bang lands a nice forearm strike.
Bang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Che is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Che is looking to get back to his feet here but Bang is keeping cool and he's managed to take Che's back.
Che is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB#
Bang is cranking Che's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Che! He's tightened the choke and Che is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pao Bang!
Zavier Che spoke after the fight, saying 'He was better than me'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 633 Round 2
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Che has taken the fight to the clinch.
Che stops a takedown attempt from Sainz.
#TD2#
Che has picked Sainz up - he's going for a ride! Che dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Che trying to control the pace.
Che is pressing down on Sainz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sainz is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Che seems to be looking for submissions.
#ES#
Sainz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sainz is defended easily by Che.
Sainz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Che tries to avoid it but Sainz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Che to the ground. Che escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Sainz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Che closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Sainz sneaks out the side door and pushes Che away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sainz looks for a takedown but Che sprawls well.
Sainz shoots and misses
and Che counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Sainz misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
so Che counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sainz is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Che gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sainz fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Che bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Che working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sainz prevents Che from moving into mount.
Sainz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Che taking a breather here. #SU2#
Che stands up. #T2##CL2#
Che clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Che manages to break the clinch.
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!
Sainz shoots for a double leg takedown but Che sprawls well. He's pushed Sainz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Che has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sainz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Che fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sergio Sainz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sainz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sainz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Che counters with a takedown into side control.
Sainz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Che is controlling him well.
Che lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Che working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Che tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sainz's legs. #SU2#
Che decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sainz to his feet. #TD2#
Che shoots in and bounces Sainz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Che gets to his feet. Sainz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Che has Sainz up against the cage in a clinch.
Sainz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Che is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Che is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Che stalling in the clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Che manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Che should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sainz is fighting to break Che's control of his arms but Che is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Che keeping full guard, as Sainz tries to pass.
Che is adopting a defensive guard.
Che is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zavier Che dominated that round.
That's time! Sainz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Che shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sainz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Sainz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Che off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Che shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Che throwing shots but Sainz is blocking nicely.
Che wants to pass to mount but Sainz is defending the position. #ES#
Sainz kicks Che off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sainz fails with a takedown attempt.
Che stuffs the takedown.#T1#
No luck for Sainz with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Sainz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Che throws a front kick that sends Sainz stumbling back into the cage.
Sainz has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Che holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Che pulls guard effortlessly.
Che is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Che has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Che is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Che looking for a sweep. Not yet Che, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sainz being controlled here momentarily.
Che can't keep his opponent in guard - Sainz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #ES2#
Che makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sainz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Che swivels and escapes.
Sainz tries for a takedown but Che sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Che scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Che is looking to take a break and control but Sainz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Che creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Che slows the pace down.
Sainz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sainz wants to get back to his feet.
Che remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Che misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Che is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Che scores with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Che stalls from top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sainz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Che is controlling him well.#SU2#
Che stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sainz fails with a takedown attempt.
Che explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Che closes the distance and clinches.
Che will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sainz up against the cage.
Sainz is looking for a takedown.
Che landing knees to the body.
Che lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zavier Che showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Che plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sainz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sainz misses with a takedown attempt - Che sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sainz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Che sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Che is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Sainz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Che lands with a nice combination. Sainz backs away looking to recover.
Sainz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Che can pounce on him.
A right-left combo lands from Che. #CL2#
Che gets a clinch.
Che slowing the pace effectively.
Che is stalling here.
Che scores with a shot to the side of Sainz's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Sainz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Che is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sainz to the mat. Sainz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Che seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The adventures of Che the control monster continue. Boring.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sainz wants to stand but Che is controlling the position. #SU2#
Che gets to his feet. Sainz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sainz misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Che counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Che.
Sainz keeping full guard, as Che tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sainz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Che. #T2#
Sainz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Che is controlling him. #ES#
Sainz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Che is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Che is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Che is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sainz can't fight it off and eventually Che manages to take the fight to the floor. Sainz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Che stands up from Sainz's guard - Che perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Che scores with a head kick.
Sainz shoots and misses #CL2#
and Che counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Che manages to break the clinch.
Sergio Sainz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##CL2#
Che closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Che jumps guard and drags Sainz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sainz prevents Che from getting back to his feet.
Che is controlling Sainz's posture.
Sainz tries to free his leg and advance position but Che is retaining full guard.
Che looking for a sweep. Not yet Che, not yet.
Sainz passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Sainz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sainz moves into full mount!
Zavier Che has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Sainz thowing shots but they're missing.
Che holds of for dear life.
Che tries to reverse the position but Sainz maintains control.
Sainz landing strikes from the mount and Che is in trouble!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Che can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Sainz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Che is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zavier Che comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Che 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Zavier Che!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Zavier Che!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Zavier Che!
Zavier Che wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Zavier Che thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 633 Round 1
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Che looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Willis misses with a series of wild punches.
Che is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Che looks to land a combination but Willis avoids it well.
Willis tries to clinch there but Che circles away.
Che looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Che shoots in but Willis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Willis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Che.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Che paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Willis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Che tries to clinch but Willis moves out of range.
Willis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Che rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Willis misses with a combination
and Che counters with a left and a right that stings Willis.
Willis throws a push kick but Che slaps the foot to one side.
Steven Willis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Che tries to clinch up but Willis circles away and keeps his distance.
Willis misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Che clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Che.
Che wants a takedown.
Steven Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zavier Che.#BC#
Willis breaks from the clinch.
Willis scores with a one two! Che had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Willis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Che holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Che is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Willis to keep the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Che pulls Willis into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Che can do anything to dispel that myth.
Che keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Che has a closed guard, preventing Willis from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Che is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU#
Willis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Willis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Willis misses with a few strikes there.
Che changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Che tries a head kick but it misses.
Che blocks a head kick by Willis.
Che with the counter takedown but Willis avoids it easily.
Che looks for the body kick but Willis saw that one coming.
Che fails in his attempt to clinch.
Willis tries to clinch up.
Che will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Che closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Willis's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Che breaks from the clinch.
Che avoids the head kick by Willis.
Willis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Che finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Willis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Willis takes a swing at Che's ribcage but misses.
Che fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willis manages to avoid it.
Willis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Che lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Willis throws a combination that misses
and Che counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Che lands a head kick. Willis smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Che shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Willis is trying to defend but Che finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Che trying to control from Willis's half guard. Willis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Che looking to pass the 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 Steven Willis 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#
Willis slips a jab and a cross from Che.
Willis misses with a two punch combination.
Che fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Willis or perhaps it was just good defense by Che, which made it look bad.
Che dodges the punch combination from Willis.
Willis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Che is out of range and Willis settles back down.
Willis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Willis misses with a few strikes there.
Willis tries to bum rush Che with a series of wild strikes but Che uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Che is looking for the big counter here.
Che with a poor takedown
and Willis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Che should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Che tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Willis defends well and Che ends up having to push Willis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steven Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zavier Che.#T1##CL2#
Che closes the distance and pushes Willis back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Willis.
Che blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Che trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Willis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Willis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Che can do to turn this around?
Che is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Che ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Che no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Willis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Che to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Willis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Che pulls down on the head and he's put Willis to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zavier Che!
A relieved looking Zavier Che thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Steven Willis spoke after the fight, saying 'If you don't lose. You cannot improve'.
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