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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Vargas doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
#TD2#
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vargas is looking to improve his position.
Vargas is working hard here to advance position.
Vargas gets back to full guard.
Vargas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones stops Vargas from standing up.
Jones tries to stand but Vargas is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vargas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vargas wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vargas wants a takedown but no success here.
Vargas can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas controls his hands.
Vargas stalling against the cage.
Vargas prevents a body shot from Jones. #T2##BC#
Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vargas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones has Vargas pressed against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Vargas.
Vargas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Vargas avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vargas to the mat! Vargas manages to get full guard.
Jones looks winded!
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Vargas is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones won't allow Vargas to sweep him here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving. #SUB#
Vargas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
Jones 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.
Jones thows a huge punch but Vargas dodges it nicely.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Vargas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Vargas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vargas is not content to let Jones control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vargas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vargas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Vargas counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Vargas in a clinch.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vargas lands a shoulder strike.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Vargas.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Vargas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vargas. #BC#
Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vargas pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Vargas circles away.
Jones is breathing heavily.#T1#
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vargas but Vargas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vargas tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vargas shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vargas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Vargas closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.#BC#
Vargas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vargas's half guard.
Vargas trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
#T2#
Vargas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vargas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vargas is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Vargas controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #T3#
Vargas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vargas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Vargas ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ashley Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vargas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Vargas ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Vargas is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Jones manages to pull guard.
Vargas stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Timmy Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vargas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Vargas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vargas trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ashley Vargas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vargas.
Nice sprawl there from Vargas as Jones shoots in.
As Jones tries to get set, Vargas tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vargas.
Vargas fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD2#
Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vargas is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vargas wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
It looks like Jones is going to stand back up.
Vargas is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vargas holds on and takes a little breather.
Vargas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vargas looking to control.
#T2#
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Vargas, which made it look bad.
Vargas throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Vargas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones tries to clinch
and Vargas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Vargas has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Vargas.
Ashley Vargas is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Vargas moves into the clinch.
Vargas tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Vargas pulls guard effortlessly.
Vargas controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vargas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones throws a strike but Vargas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vargas looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones looking for subs off his back but Vargas has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashley Vargas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vargas 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Vargas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Austin is fending him off so far but Vargas persists. Nope, Austin circles away and we're back to standing.
Austin is looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Vargas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vargas lands in his opponent's guard.
Austin 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.
Austin wants to stand up but Vargas is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.
Vargas won't allow Austin to get back to his feet.
Vargas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Vargas being controlled here momentarily.
Austin wants to get back to his feet but Vargas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Austin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vargas wants to control but Austin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Austin is nestled in close to Vargas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Austin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vargas wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Austin seems to be looking for submissions.
Vargas trying to hold on to Austin's head to control him but Austin postures up.
#SUB#
Austin is trying to work for a kimura but Vargas is defending well.
#SUB#
Austin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vargas defends it well.
Vargas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Austin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vargas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Vargas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Austin is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Vargas gets full guard.
Austin lands a couple of elbows.
Austin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Austin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vargas 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.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vargas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Austin lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Vargas manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Vargas moves into range and clinches up with Austin.
Vargas presses Austin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vargas digs a right hand underneath Austin's ribcage. Austin let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Vargas jumps into guard, dragging Austin to the mat.
#SUB2#
Vargas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Austin has his hands clasped together but Vargas extends and breaks Austin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Vargas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashley Vargas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Vargas shoots in looking for a takedown but Graves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vargas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vargas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vargas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vargas momentarily.
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vargas.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Graves cracks Vargas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Graves has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vargas to stand back up!#ROC#
Vargas is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ashley Vargas has been cut.
Vargas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas leaves his chin hanging out and Graves seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Vargas crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evan Graves!
A very excited looking Evan Graves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vargas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Vargas tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard. #ES#
Johnson kicks Vargas off and gets to his feet.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vargas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Vargas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson is really struggling to control Vargas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vargas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Vargas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vargas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vargas tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwanye Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Vargas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Vargas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a head kick but Vargas moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
Vargas is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vargas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vargas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vargas darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Vargas into the cage.
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Vargas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Vargas shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vargas leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Vargas responds with a good body kick, but Johnson manages to step out the way in time.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Vargas leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Vargas sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
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 Dwanye Johnson 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##CL2#
Vargas clinches.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vargas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vargas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Vargas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Vargas is breathing heavily.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Vargas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vargas continues to drive forward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Vargas, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwanye Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Vargas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Vargas tries to tie him up.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Vargas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Johnson pushes Vargas off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Johnson thumps Vargas with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Vargas gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Vargas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards Vargas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vargas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Vargas up against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vargas just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Vargas won't allow it.
Vargas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson prevents Vargas from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Vargas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vargas smiles and moves away.
Dwanye Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Vargas holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vargas's face.
#T4##BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vargas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vargas's elbow.
Vargas wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Johnson pulls guard.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vargas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwanye Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vargas misses with a takedown #CL#
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Johnson jumps guard but Vargas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vargas can do to turn this around?
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vargas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is working Vargas over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Vargas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vargas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwanye Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vargas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vargas blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Vargas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.#TD2#
Vargas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is not content to let Vargas control the position.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Vargas has control of the leg.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vargas on the ground.#T2#
Johnson is trying to control but Vargas manages to pass to mount!
Vargas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vargas content just to control the position here. #T3#
Johnson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Johnson tries to escape but Vargas has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vargas.
Ashley Vargas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Will Vargas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Johnson is really stuck here.
#T4##SUB2#
Vargas tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vargas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vargas misses with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashley Vargas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwanye Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Caine misses with a wild body shot.
Vargas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Caine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vargas cracks the inside of Caine's front leg. #TD#
Caine feints and as Vargas raises his hands in defense, Caine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Caine trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Caine 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.
Caine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Caine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vargas is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vargas's guard. #SUB#
Caine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vargas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caine.
Caine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB#
Caine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vargas has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caine content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Caine is looking for a kimura but Vargas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caine to get the leverage.
Vargas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Caine is working for a kimura but Vargas is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, if Caine is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vargas wants to control but Caine is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vargas is in trouble now - Caine has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Caine jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vargas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caine is looking to take a break and control but Vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Caine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Caine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vargas, who protects the arm well.
Caine taking a breather here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Caine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Caine has an Americana. Vargas didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Caine is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Caine hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Benni Caine!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Vargas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Putel quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putel wants to control but Vargas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Putel wants to get back to full guard.
Vargas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Putel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vargas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Putel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Putel pulls Vargas in close to his closed guard and prevents Vargas from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Putel wants to get back to his feet but Vargas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vargas stopping the sweep attempt from Putel.
Vargas is looking to stand up but Putel won't let him.
Vargas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putel is keeping the position for now.
Putel keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vargas shoots for a double leg takedown but Putel sprawls well. He's pushed Vargas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Putel feinted with a counter takedown.
Putel looks to score with a jab to the body but Vargas is just out of range.
Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putel.
Putel just misses with a punch to the body.
Putel misses with a looping right.
Putel throws a body shot but no joy.
Putel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Putel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Putel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vargas sprawls and moves away.
Putel throws a body shot but no joy.
Putel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vargas.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Putel but Putel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kavi Putel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashley Vargas.#T3#
Vargas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Putel avoids it really well and circles away.
Vargas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Putel's head.
Putel misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Vargas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vargas tries to clinch up but Putel circles away and keeps his distance.
Putel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vargas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Putel misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Putel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Putel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Putel trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Putel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vargas dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Putel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vargas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Putel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vargas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas won't allow Putel to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kavi Putel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Vargas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Putel on his heels. He'll look to pass Putel's guard now, I'm sure.
Putel is pulling down on Vargas's head. It's preventing any offense from Vargas, at least for the moment.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Putel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Putel trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putel looking for a sweep. Not yet Putel, not yet.
Kavi Putel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Putel keeps moving. #T1#
Vargas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Putel is pulling down on Vargas's head. It's preventing any offense from Vargas, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vargas scores with a head kick. Putel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vargas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vargas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Putel tries to avoid it but Vargas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Putel to the ground. Putel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Putel stuffs the takedown.
Kavi Putel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashley Vargas.
Vargas is breathing heavily.
Vargas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Putel.#T2##CL2#
Vargas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Vargas pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Putel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Putel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Putel wants to pass the guard but Vargas is keeping the position.
Putel stays in close to Vargas's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Putel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Putel stands and throws Vargas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Putel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vargas has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Putel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Putel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vargas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Putel's guard! Nice work there by Vargas!
Putel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vargas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Putel passes Vargas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Putel trying to control from half guard but Vargas is working away. #T4#
Putel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vargas tries to roll over but Putel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Putel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vargas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Putel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putel stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kavi Putel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vargas tries for a takedown but Putel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vargas misses with a takedown attempt - Putel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Putel throws a poor cross that misses
and Vargas counters with a straight right hand.
Putel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vargas wants to counter the offense by Putel and move into the clinch position.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Putel tries to counter with a takedown but Vargas is quick to defend against it.
Kavi Putel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashley Vargas.
Vargas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Putel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vargas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Putel misses the shot to the body.
And Vargas tries to counter it with a takedown but Putel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putel loads up on a big right hand but Vargas slips the punch.
Vargas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putel.
Vargas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putel looks to score with a jab to the body but Vargas is just out of range.
Vargas feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Putel misses with an uppercut. Vargas saw that one coming.
Kavi Putel is winning the standup battle so far.
Putel misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
As Putel backs off Vargas throws a huge counter combo but Putel manages to avoid it all.
Vargas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Putel.
Vargas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Putel misses with a looping left.
Putel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putel. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Vargas moves into the clinch.
Putel swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putel misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Putel misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Vargas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Putel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Putel looking to control.
Putel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vargas is one step ahead there.
Putel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Vargas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Vargas wanted to stand there but Putel had control of the position.
Putel wants to sweep here but Vargas controlling him for the moment.
Putel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vargas scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vargas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vargas stopping the sweep attempt from Putel.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Putel is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Vargas keeping full guard, as Putel tries to pass.
Putel stops Vargas from standing up.
Putel looking to pass the guard.
Vargas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putel wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Kavi Putel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Putel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kavi Putel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caine.
Vargas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Caine looks to score with a jab to the body but Vargas is just out of range.
Vargas shoots in looking for a takedown but Caine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vargas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Caine misses.
Vargas slips a jab from Caine.
Caine just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas shoots in but Caine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Caine throws a hook to the side of Vargas's head but Vargas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Vargas pushes Caine up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caine has a couple of punches blocked by Vargas.
Vargas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Caine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benni Caine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashley Vargas.
Caine struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas controls his hands.
#BC2#
Vargas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vargas. #T1##CL2#
Vargas has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Vargas breaks the clinch.
Vargas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Caine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Caine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Caine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vargas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caine swivels and escapes.
Caine attempts a counter takedown but Vargas avoids it well and moves away.
Caine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vargas.
Caine throws a lazy right hand but Vargas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caine moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVargas.
A big right from Caine misses. #TD2#
Vargas shoots in and gets a takedown into Caine's guard.#ES#
Caine has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vargas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Caine is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vargas's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Caine fails to land.
Caine has a couple of punches blocked by Vargas.
Caine misses with a punch on the inside.
Caine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Vargas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Caine wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Vargas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caine is controlling Vargas's trapped leg to prevent Vargas from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Vargas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caine sees it coming and defends easily.
Vargas looks winded!
Caine keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3##SUB2#
Vargas 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.
Caine is pressing down on Vargas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Caine is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vargas throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Caine's body to avoid the submission. Caine has instead reached around Vargas's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Caine arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Benni Caine!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 709 Round 2
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Vargas lands a head kick!
Vargas fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Cruz moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Cruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Vargas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vargas connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vargas tries to stall but Cruz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cruz stalling against the cage.
Vargas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vargas prevents a body shot from Cruz. #BC2#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Vargas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Cruz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vargas looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vargas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Vargas. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vargas tries to counter by clinching up but Cruz breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Vargas moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Cruz pulls guard successfully.
Cruz controlling Vargas's posture. #SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vargas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vargas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Vargas is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cruz passes Vargas's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Cruz uses his free foot to push down on Vargas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vargas.
Cruz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vargas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cruz has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Vargas is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimitrious Cruz!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 709 Round 1
Date: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Vargas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garrix looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
Vargas decides to stand back up. Vargas steps back and let's Garrix get back to his feet.
Garrix throws a right hand that Vargas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vargas also avoids with ease.
Garrix misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
Vargas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Vargas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garrix sprawls well initially but Vargas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Garrix wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Vargas seems content to control.#SUB2#
Vargas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garrix has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas uses his free foot to push down on Garrix's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Garrix. #T1##SUB2#
Vargas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garrix to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garrix shrugs it off.
Garrix in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vargas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vargas lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Vargas working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Garrix looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Vargas! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ashley Vargas!
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