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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: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
MIles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arias!
Arias can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
MIles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
MIles tries for a kimura but Arias is defending well.
Arias tries to bench press MIles off him but MIles keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MIles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arias is looking to regain half guard here but MIles keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
MIles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
MIles wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy. #SUB#
MIles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MIles trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom. #SUB#
MIles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arias, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
MIles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arias has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arias is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
MIles swings around for an armbar but Arias sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into MIles's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MIles is on top in guard.
#REVR#
MIles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MIles trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
MIles is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Arias is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Arias has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
MIles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MIles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MIles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Arias preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MIles is pulling down on Arias's head to control his posture.
We've been informed that Arias has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Arias trying to stand up but can't free himself from MIles's guard.
Arias wants to control from the top but MIles keeps moving.
Arias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MIles haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MIles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MIles is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike MIles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Arias lands a nice leg kick that just misses MIles's sensitive parts.
MIles shoots in looking for a takedown. Arias tries to sprawl out of it but MIles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Arias scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias wants to stand but MIles is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MIles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias trying to control the position but MIles is working away. #T1#
Arias postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
MIles is trying to get back to half guard.
MIles trying his best to control but Arias has mounted him.
MIles is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arias wants to control the pace but MIles is squirming around nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MIles is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Arias jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… MIles is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by MIles and Arias has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Arias tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
MIles gets back to half guard.
MIles is controlling Arias's trapped leg to prevent Arias from advancing to side control.
MIles trying to control but Arias postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Arias shoots in and bounces MIles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
MIles keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully. #T4#
Arias trying to stand up but can't free himself from MIles's guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but MIles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MIles pulls Arias in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias throwing strikes from guard but MIles blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Arias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! MIles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Arias shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
MIles has one foot on Arias's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
MIles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Arias gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MIles is not content to let Arias control the position.
Arias misses with the ground and pound.
MIles tries to buck Arias off but Arias is having none of it.#T1#
MIles can't do much from the bottom here.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but MIles keeps working.
Arias tries to stand but MIles is controlling his head.
Santiago Arias has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arias tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
MIles is trying to control Arias's posture but Arias avoids it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MIles sneaks back into half guard.
Arias thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arias tries to pass the half guard into mount. MIles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MIles trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Arias throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Arias looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Arias trying to control but MIles is working from the bottom.
Arias loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arias throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MIles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MIles is controlling Arias's posture.
Arias trying to control but MIles is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MIles has a closed guard, preventing Arias from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MIles swats away the attempt to clinch by Arias.
MIles tries to counter by clinching up but Arias breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arias.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MIles struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Arias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arias 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Arias!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Arias closes the distance and clinches.
Arias 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.
Arias throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arias is trying to break the clinch but Python has him pressed against the cage.
Arias trying to stall but Python improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Python takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Arias is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arias tries to land knees in the clinch but Python avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias crunches a lovely knee into Python's ribcage.
Arias wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arias is trying to pull guard but Python turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Python blocks a body shot from Arias.
Arias can't break the clinch.
Arias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arias is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arias tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Python just stands there and leans against the cage.
Monty Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Arias.
Python lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Python taking a breather.
Arias is trying to pull guard but Python has him pressed against the cage.
Python controlling the action here for a moment.
Arias looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Arias tries to break free but Python pushes him back against the cage.
Arias wants to break free but Python has control.
Python has Arias pressed against the cage.
Arias tries to pull guard but Python won't allow it.
#TD#
Python turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Python manages to end up in side control.
Python misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Python working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Python slows the pace down. #SUB#
Python is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Arias is trying to escape and Python transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Arias is forced to tap! Nice work there by Python! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monty Python!
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