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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
De Murga shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arias eats them both and turns towards De Murga to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Arias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Murga swivels and escapes.
De Murga has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Arias shoots in for a takedown but De Murga shows good takedown defense.
De Murga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arias.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Arias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Murga misses with a body shot.
Arias tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Murga manages to circle out of the way.
Arias stuffs the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Arias.
De Murga fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Murga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arias as he avoids it easily.
Arias shoots in for a takedown but De Murga shows good takedown defense.
Arias shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Murga pinned against the cage. De Murga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Arias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
De Murga moves into range and clinches up with Arias.
Arias wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Murga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Murga has Arias pressed against the cage, preventing Arias from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arias has had enough of the clinch but De Murga keeps him there for the moment.
Arias looking for a takedown.
De Murga is trying to push Arias away but Arias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arias wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arias trying to stall but De Murga improves his position.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
De Murga pulls guard.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
De Murga is looking to sweep but instead, Arias has passed into half guard.
#ES2#
De Murga has one foot on Arias's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Arias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Murga sprawls well. De Murga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arias gets slowly back to his feet.
Arias shoots in for a takedown but De Murga shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
De Murga instigates a clinch. #T3#
Arias wants to break free but De Murga has control.
Arias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Murga walks away with a smile on his face. Arias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Murga darts in looking for a takedown but Arias gets double underhooks and turns De Murga into the cage.
Arias shoots in for a takedown but De Murga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
De Murga forces Arias back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
De Murga pulls guard.
Arias wants to control from the top but De Murga keeps moving.
De Murga has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Arias has passed into side control.
De Murga is looking for a sweep.
De Murga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Arias misses with the ground and pound.
De Murga can't do much from the bottom here.
De Murga tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Arias presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Murga wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Arias thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Murga is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolo De Murga dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Arias shoots in but De Murga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arias shoots for a takedown but De Murga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Murga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arias fails to land with a series of punches.
De Murga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Murga shoots in but no luck this time.
De Murga throws a right and a left that Arias avoids nicely.
No luck for De Murga with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias closes the distance and clinches up with De Murga, looking for a takedown. Arias pushes De Murga against the cage but De Murga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Arias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arias wants it to stay on the feet.
Arias swats away the attempt to clinch by De Murga.#T1#
Arias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Murga defends it nicely.
It seemed like De Murga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
De Murga clinches with his opponent.
Arias is looking for a takedown.
De Murga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arias avoids it.
De Murga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arias has him pressed against the cage.
Arias has a couple of punches blocked by De Murga.
De Murga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arias is pressed up against the cage. De Murga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arias down to the mat. Arias avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Arias stuffs the takedown attempt from De Murga. De Murga gets slowly back to his feet.
De Murga is breathing heavily.
Arias fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arias fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Murga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arias's waist but Arias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Murga off to one side.
Arias avoids the head kick by De Murga.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manolo De Murga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arias wants to clinch.#T3#
De Murga swats away the attempt to clinch by Arias.
Arias shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Murga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arias lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
De Murga pushes Arias up against the cage in a clinch.
De Murga is trying to push Arias away but Arias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Murga prevents Arias from breaking the clinch.
Arias is looking to control De Murga's arms but De Murga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arias has his back to the cage.
De Murga is pushing Arias up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
De Murga stalling.
The crowd are getting on De Murga's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4##TD2#
De Murga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Murga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
De Murga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arias could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Arias stands up and waves to De Murga to follow him.
Arias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Murga but De Murga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Murga tries to avoid it but Arias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Murga to the ground. De Murga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arias looks for a takedown but De Murga sprawls well.
As Arias backs off De Murga throws a huge counter combo but Arias manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolo De Murga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by De Murga or perhaps it was just good defense by Arias, which made it look bad.
De Murga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arias. #CL2#
Arias tries to keep at a distance but De Murga has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Murga tries to break free but Arias pushes him back against the cage.
Arias lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Murga walks away with a smile on his face. Arias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Murga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
De Murga drives through and clinches with Arias against the cage.
Arias has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Murga after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Arias. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
De Murga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Murga walks away with a smile on his face. Arias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Murga shoots for a double leg takedown but Arias sprawls well. He's pushed De Murga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
De Murga clinches with his opponent.
Arias jumps guard but De Murga stands there with Arias around his waist. Arias gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Murga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Murga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arias is defending well for now.
De Murga wants to break free but Arias has control.
Arias misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Murga wants a takedown.
#T2#
Arias has had enough of the clinch but De Murga keeps him there for the moment.
Arias keeps control of De Murga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Murga is pushing Arias up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
De Murga is trying to pull guard but Arias has him pressed against the cage.
De Murga working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Arias jumps guard.
#SUB#
Arias has his foot on De Murga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Murga works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Arias trying to control the position.
De Murga won't allow Arias to sweep him here. #SUB#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Murga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
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.#SUB#
Arias is looking for a triangle but De Murga pushes his legs off easily.
De Murga looking to sit in guard and control but Arias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
De Murga is pulling down on Arias's head. It's preventing any offense from Arias, at least for the moment.
De Murga will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Santiago Arias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manolo De Murga 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!
De Murga pulls Arias in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manolo De Murga.
I've got De Murga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manolo De Murga!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
De Murga gets caught flat footed, as Roman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Murga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roman. #SUB2#
De Murga working for a triangle but Roman defends it easily.
De Murga wants to sweep here but Roman controlling him for the moment.
Roman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Murga has his hands on Roman's head, controlling the position.
De Murga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roman is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman is working De Murga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Murga 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.#T1#
De Murga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
De Murga has his foot on Roman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roman works his way back into a safe position though.
Roman landing some decent shots from guard.
Roman preventing the sweep.
Roman scoring with some ground and pound.
Roman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Murga is trying to keep Roman in close.
Roman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2##SU#
Roman stands and steps away. De Murga gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
De Murga gets tackled into the cage by Roman. Roman maintains the clinch.
De Murga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roman tries to land knees in the clinch but De Murga avoids the damage to the body.
Roman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Murga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
De Murga prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Murga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Murga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roman looking for a takedown.
Roman is breathing heavily.
Roman tries for a takedown but De Murga manages to get underhooks.
Roman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Murga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Roman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Murga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Murga is struggling to control the position.
De Murga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
De Murga receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
De Murga stalling in the clinch.
De Murga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roman has De Murga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Murga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Murga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
De Murga pulls guard successfully.
De Murga trying to keep a closed guard but Roman is proving a slippery customer.
De Murga wants to stand up but Roman is controlling him.
Roman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
De Murga has control of Roman's left arm, preventing Roman from doing any damage.
Roman 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.
De Murga has momentary wrist control but Roman slips an elbow through the middle.
De Murga controlling Roman's posture.
Roman throws a big elbow that misses.
De Murga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roman is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
De Murga controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Murga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Roman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
De Murga throws a head kick that misses.
De Murga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roman keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
De Murga drives through and clinches with Roman against the cage.
Roman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Murga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Roman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
De Murga explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
De Murga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roman can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Murga is trying to pull guard but Roman has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Roman prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
De Murga is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roman can't fight it off and eventually De Murga manages to take the fight to the floor. Roman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roman keeping full guard, as De Murga tries to pass.
De Murga wants to get up but he can't break Roman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roman wants to sweep but no luck.
Roman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Murga's guard. #REVR##T2#
Roman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Murga's head.
Roman scoring with some ground and pound.
De Murga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roman cracks De Murga with a solid left hand.
Edmond Roman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Murga has his hands on Roman's head, controlling the position.
De Murga is trying to control the position but Roman postures up.
Roman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Murga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roman is controlling him. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roman postures up in De Murga's guard and throws a big left but De Murga blocks it.
De Murga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Murga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roman is in close to De Murga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Murga wants to stand and escape but Roman is having none of it.
Roman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Murga is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman is in close to De Murga's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. De Murga manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Roman goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Murga prevents it.
#BC#
Roman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Roman tries to close the distance and clinch but De Murga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Murga feints a jab promting Roman to slip. De Murga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De Murga throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Roman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
De Murga is looking for a sweep. Roman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Murga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Murga.
Roman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roman scoring with some ground and pound.
Roman is in close to De Murga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roman is in close to De Murga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roman is working De Murga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolo De Murga 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#
De Murga tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Roman counters with a single leg into guard. De Murga didn't expect that. #ES2#
De Murga has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Roman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Roman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Murga is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman controlling the action here for a moment.
Roman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Murga is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Roman tries to pull guard but De Murga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Murga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Murga working hard to break the clinch.
Roman throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Murga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Roman tries to pull guard but De Murga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Murga wants to get back to striking at distance but Roman won't allow it.
#BC#
Roman breaks from the clinch.
De Murga closes the distance and clinches up with Roman, looking for a takedown. De Murga pushes Roman against the cage but Roman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edmond Roman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
De Murga fails with the takedown.
A low kick from De Murga misses #CL#
and Roman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Roman.
Roman wants to take the fight to the mat but De Murga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Murga wants to take the fight to the mat but Roman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Roman manages to pull guard.
Roman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Murga trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom. #SU2#
De Murga gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Roman misses with a wild combination.
Manolo De Murga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Murga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roman defends well and De Murga ends up having to push Roman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Murga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roman is defended easily by De Murga.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Murga dives in and grabs Roman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roman pushes down on De Murga's head and hops out.
Roman throws a big counter combination but De Murga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Murga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roman.#CL2#
De Murga rushes Roman and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
De Murga pulls guard.
De Murga looking to control.
Roman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roman connects with a couple of short punches.
Roman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Murga is proving hard to escape from.
Roman scoring with some ground and pound.
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 Edmond Roman.
I think Roman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manolo De Murga!
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