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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1# Ramazotti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dale tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramazotti manages to circle out of the way. Nice takedown defense from Dale. No joy for Ramazotti on that attempt. Ramazotti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dale wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Raymundo Dale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Ramazotti. Ramazotti throws a series of punches but Dale moves out of range. Dale fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramazotti just manages to avoid it. Horrible takedown attempt by Ramazotti or perhaps it was just good defense by Dale, which made it look bad. Dale wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Ramazotti looks winded! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Dale decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Ramazotti tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dale manages to move to mount!
#T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dale landing strikes, looking to finish! Ramazotti tries to buck Dale off but he can't manage it. Ramazotti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Dale. Dale working away from the top, dropping strikes. Ramazotti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC# Ramazotti is rocked! Dale looking to finish Ramazotti with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ramazotti! Ramazotti is still in real trouble! Can Dale finish him? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dale with good strikes from the mount here! Dale lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Ramazotti! Dale sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Ramazotti and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raymundo Dale!
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Event:
DFN#11 Bomba vs Miller
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# Nice shot by Dior. Dior throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramazotti. Ramazotti fails with a takedown attempt. Ramazotti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dior but Dior pushes him off and we're back to square one. Dior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Dior feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ramazottis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ramazotti doesn't succeed with the takedown and Dior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC# Ramazotti is rocked! Christian Dior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Ramazotti. Ramazotti looks winded! Ramazotti misses with a takedown and Dior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ramazotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Dior finish him? Ramazotti fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Christian Dior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Christian Dior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# A jab from Dior does it's job there.#KD# Dior throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Ramazotti tumbling to the canvas! Dior slips nicely into half guard. Still in half guard, Dior seems content to control. Ramazotti pushes Dior off looking to stand but Dior dives back in and keeps control.
Dior is controlling the pace.
Dior has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Dior tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Ramazotti seems to have recovered his senses.#T2# Ramazotti is trying to stand.
Dior looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ramazotti tries to roll over but Dior keeps him under control. Dior tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ramazotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ramazotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dior lands a hook that stumbles Ramazotti back into the cage. Dior follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Ramazotti to the canvas! Dior pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Ramazotti has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Christian Dior!
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Event:
DUEL#75 Muller vs Marailov
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1# Ramazotti checks a leg kick. Griffin stalks Ramazotti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ramazotti's face. Ramazotti staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2# Griffin looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Ramazotti blocks nicely. Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramazotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Griffin looking to pass the guard. Ramazotti wants to get back to his feet but Griffin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Ramazotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramazotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there. Griffin stops Ramazotti from standing up. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1# Ramazotti has a closed guard, preventing Griffin from standing up. Griffin postures up.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Ramazotti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ramazotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Griffin is pulling down on Ramazotti's head to control his posture. Ramazotti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramazotti. #T2# Griffin is adopting a defensive guard. Ramazotti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griffin's head. Ramazotti wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position. Griffin is controlling Ramazotti's posture. Ramazotti throws a strike but Griffin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Ramazotti wants to control but Griffin passes easily into half guard.
Ramazotti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramazotti tries to get out of the position. Griffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Griffin prevents Ramazotti from improving his position. Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Griffin is looking to advance position but Ramazotti won't allow it. Ramazotti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griffin. Nice strikes from Griffin there. Griffin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at S&E Fitness . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramazotti defending well though. Griffin is trying to control. Ramazotti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4# Ramazotti pushes Griffin off looking to stand but Griffin dives back in and keeps control.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramazotti defending well though. Ramazotti tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control. Griffin wants to take a breather but Ramazotti is having none of it. Ramazotti gets back to full guard.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Ramazotti won't let him. Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramazotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Griffin works over Ramazotti with some ground and pound from guard. Griffin scoring with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Griffin dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Griffin looks to land a combination but Ramazotti avoids it well. Ramazotti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Griffin shoots and misses #TD# and Ramazotti counters with a takedown into side control. Ramazotti creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Griffin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB# Ramazotti swings around for an armbar but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ramazotti's guard. Ramazotti is trying to control the position but Griffin postures up. Griffin works over Ramazotti with some ground and pound from guard. Ramazotti controls Griffin momentarily but Griffin frees himself. Griffin works over Ramazotti with some ground and pound from guard. Ramazotti controlling the position. Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Griffin trying to control but Ramazotti is working from the bottom. #T1# Griffin postures up in Ramazotti's guard and throws a big left but Ramazotti blocks it. Ramazotti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ramazotti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin. Ramazotti has a closed guard, preventing Griffin from standing up. Griffin passes Ramazotti's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ramazotti is trying to stand back up but Griffin is controlling him
Griffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2# Griffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Griffin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ramazotti controls his leg. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD# Ramazotti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Ramazotti wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy. Griffin is looking for a sweep. Griffin can't do much from the bottom here. Shawn Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far. Ramazotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working. Griffin holds on to Ramazotti's head and controls the position momentarily. #T3# Griffin can't do much from the bottom here. Griffin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ramazotti presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Ramazotti scoring with strikes but Griffin is staying in there. Ramazotti looking to finish Griffin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Griffin! Griffin is looking to get to half guard. Ramazotti lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4# Griffin is looking to improve his position but Ramazotti isn't that keen on the idea. Ramazotti postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Griffin looks a forlorn figure.
Ramazotti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Griffin is looking to escape. Ramazotti avoids the attempt from Griffin to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ramazotti throwing strikes here but Griffin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Ramazotti dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramazotti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away. Griffin throws a head kick but Ramazotti moves out of range.
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
As Griffin tries to get set, Ramazotti tries to push him back and clinch up but Griffin manages to avoid the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramazotti shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed Ramazotti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffin misses with the combination.
Ramazotti throws a quick counter head kick but Griffin was just out of range.#T1# Griffin leaves Ramazotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ramazotti sets himself, and Griffin steps forward looking for the clinch! Ramazotti avoids it this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Ramazotti. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ramazotti darts in looking for a takedown but Griffin gets double underhooks and turns Ramazotti into the ropes. #CL2# Griffin drives through and clinches with Ramazotti against the ropes.
Griffin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramazotti is defending well. Our sources have told us that Ramazotti has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2# Griffin manages to pull guard.
Ramazotti with a flurry of punches that miss. Ramazotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now. Griffin working a defensive guard here.
#T2# Ramazotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffin has wrist control. Griffin keeping moving, preventing Ramazotti from controlling successfully. Ramazotti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ramazotti wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Griffin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ramazotti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Griffin with a nice head shot there.#T3# Griffin wants to stand but Ramazotti is controlling his posture from full guard. Griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ramazotti wants to stand and escape but Griffin is having none of it. Griffin works a leg free and moves into half guard. Ramazotti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots. Griffin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Griffin lands strikes from half guard. Griffin wants to pass the guard but Ramazotti is defending well. Ramazotti is trying to control but can't.
#T4# 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. Griffin slips a nice elbow through Ramazotti's hands, connecting with Ramazotti's forehead. Griffin is trying to control. Ramazotti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ramazotti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots. Ramazotti wants to get back to his feet.
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Ramazotti's head. Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ramazotti is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Griffin lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Shawn Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Griffin 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Griffin! Shawn Griffin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1# Ramazotti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Branch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramazotti sprawls and moves away.#TD# Branch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Branch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ramazotti 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. Ramazotti is looking to regain half guard here but Branch keeps moving and retains side control. Ramazotti regains half guard. Ramazotti tries to get to full guard but Branch has control of the leg. Branch prevents Ramazotti from standing back up.
Branch looks to land a strike but Ramazotti avoids it nicely and regains full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramazotti has a closed guard, preventing Branch from standing up. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramazotti can do anything to dispel that myth. Branch throws a big elbow that misses. Branch landing with the ground and pound. Branch 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. Branch wants to stand but Ramazotti has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1# Ramazotti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Branch landing some decent shots from guard. Branch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Branch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ramazotti wants to stand but Branch is controlling the position. Branch throwing strikes but missing. Branch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Branch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Branch throws a big elbow that misses. Ramazotti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Branch throws a big right hand that misses. Ramazotti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Branch is controlling him. #SUB# Branch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramazotti manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Branch has Ramazotti in his guard.#REVB##T2# Ramazotti postures up.
Ramazotti throws a big elbow that misses. Branch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Ramazotti scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ramazotti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramazotti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ramazotti works a leg free and moves into half guard. Ramazotti is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Branch! Branch is breathing heavily. Ramazotti lands with some strikes. Branch is bucking up trying to escape but Ramazotti cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Ramazotti is landing with some decent strikes but Branch is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Branch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramazotti looking to control but Branch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Ramazotti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Branch haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4# Ramazotti prevents Branch from getting the reversal. Ramazotti tries to control but Branch wriggling away. Ramazotti lands a couple of good shots and Branch has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2# Branch is rocked! Ramazotti connects with a couple of big shots that have Branch covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Branch! Ramazotti fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Ramazotti!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1# Blackwell misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Ramazotti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackwell's guard. Ramazotti looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Blackwell is adopting a defensive guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blackwell has momentary wrist control but Ramazotti slips an elbow through the middle. Ramazotti prevents Blackwell from getting back to his feet. Ramazotti wants to control from the top but Blackwell keeps moving. Ramazotti prevents Blackwell from getting back to his feet. Blackwell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blackwell wants to sweep but no luck. Blackwell controls Ramazotti momentarily but Ramazotti frees himself. Ramazotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Blackwell wants to stand and escape but Ramazotti is having none of it. #SUB# Ramazotti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramazotti has managed to get both his arms back between Blackwell's legs - danger averted. Ramazotti stopping the sweep attempt from Blackwell. Blackwell is looking to stand up but Ramazotti isn't so interested in that idea. Blackwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramazotti manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Blackwell prevents Ramazotti from getting back to his feet. Blackwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramazotti's head. Ramazotti trying to keep a closed guard but Blackwell is proving a slippery customer.
Ramazotti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# Blackwell throwing strikes from guard but Ramazotti blocks nicely. Blackwell cracks Ramazotti with a solid left hand. Blackwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Blackwell landing with the ground and pound. Ramazotti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Blackwell scoring with punches to the head and body. Blackwell is in close to Ramazotti's body, working some short punches and elbows. Blackwell prevents Ramazotti from getting back to his feet. Blackwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramazotti has wrist control.#T3# Blackwell works over Ramazotti with some ground and pound from guard. Ramazotti working a defensive guard here.
Blackwell prevents Ramazotti from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Blackwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramazotti defends it nicely. Blackwell shoots in for a takedown but Ramazotti shows good takedown defense. #T4# 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. Blackwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daren Blackwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Ramazotti gets a takedown into half guard. Blackwell wants to get back to his feet.
Ramazotti prevents Blackwell from improving his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ramazotti stops Blackwell from getting back to his feet.
Ramazotti working Blackwell over with strikes. 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 Daren Blackwell 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# Ramazotti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD# Blackwell gets the takedown into side control. Ramazotti can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Blackwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ramazotti has escaped the position, nice work there. Blackwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramazotti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blackwell.
Ramazotti is breathing heavily.#T1# Blackwell working the ground and pound. Blackwell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ramazotti is avoiding damage well.
Blackwell 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. Ramazotti is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Blackwell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Ramazotti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Blackwell asserts his dominance and retains side control. Blackwell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Blackwell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramazotti, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Blackwell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Ramazotti struggling a bit here. Ramazotti taking a bit of punishment here - Blackwell scoring with strikes. Ramazotti pushes Blackwell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blackwell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3# Blackwell throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Ramazotti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Blackwell slips a nice elbow through Ramazotti's hands, connecting with Ramazotti's forehead. Blackwell working Ramazotti over with strikes. Daren Blackwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ramazotti wants to control but Blackwell is keeping busy.
#SUB# Blackwell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Blackwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramazotti can do to turn this around? Ramazotti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4##TD2# Ramazotti shoots in and bounces Blackwell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES# Blackwell pushes Ramazotti off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2# Ramazotti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES# Blackwell has one foot on Ramazotti's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. 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! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Ramazotti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blackwell to the mat! Blackwell manages to get full guard. Ramazotti's corner is telling him to maintain position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daren Blackwell dominated that second round. 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# Ramazotti stuffs the takedown.#CL2# Blackwell tries to keep at a distance but Ramazotti has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Ramazotti has clasped his hands together around Blackwell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Blackwell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! You can see the frustration on Blackwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramazotti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Ramazotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Blackwell is pushing Ramazotti's head away, looking to escape. Ramazotti manages to hold on to the position though.#T1# Blackwell is trying to control Ramazotti's posture but Ramazotti avoids it. The ground and pound from Ramazotti seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Blackwell wants to get back to his feet but Ramazotti drags him back down. Blackwell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramazotti's best efforts.#ES# Blackwell has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ramazotti is on him like a limpet, forcing Blackwell back against the cage. Blackwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramazotti is defending well for now.#TD2# Ramazotti turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ramazotti manages to end up in side control. Ramazotti misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Blackwell tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Blackwell tries to buck Ramazotti off but Ramazotti is having none of it. Blackwell regains half guard.#T2# Blackwell pushes Ramazotti off looking to stand but Ramazotti dives back in and keeps control.
Ramazotti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackwell's head. Blackwell wants to improve his position but Ramazotti is controlling well.
Ramazotti trying to mount his opponent but Blackwell defends it. Ramazotti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Blackwell trying to hold on to Ramazotti's head to control him but Ramazotti postures up.
Ramazotti not landing any meaningful shots this time. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blackwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramazotti. Ramazotti is looking to advance position but Blackwell won't allow it. Blackwell wants to get back to his feet. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3# Blackwell gets full guard. Blackwell wants to stand but Ramazotti is controlling the position. Ramazotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackwell has wrist control. Ramazotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackwell has wrist control.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Ramazotti tries to sprawl but Blackwell drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Ramazotti is defending against the submission attempts here by Blackwell.
Blackwell prevents Ramazotti from standing back up.
Enzo Ramazotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Blackwell lands with a punch from half guard. Ramazotti wants to improve his position but Blackwell is controlling well.
#SUB# Blackwell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Ramazotti wants to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Daren Blackwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Blackwell shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramazotti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blackwell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Enzo Ramazotti. I think Blackwell 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enzo Ramazotti!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Ramazotti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Ramazotti creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ware sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2# Ramazotti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ware has escaped the position, nice work there. Ware tries to improve position but can't. Ware managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ramazotti.
Ware really is a fat lump. Ware is looking for a sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramazotti wants to take a breather but Ware manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ramazotti. Ramazotti preventing the sweep. Ramazotti has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1# Ramazotti wants to pass the guard but Ware is keeping the position. Ramazotti trying to control but Ware is working from the bottom. Ramazotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ware is keeping the position for now. Ramazotti throws an elbow that misses. Ware uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramazotti's guard. Nice move by Ware!#REVR# Ware trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramazotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Ware drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ware jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Ramazotti keeping moving, preventing Ware from controlling successfully. Ramazotti wants to get back to his feet but Ware passes into half guard.
Ware is trying to control. Ramazotti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ware not doing much here.
Ramazotti is trying to stand back up but Ware is controlling him
#T3# Ramazotti wants to improve his position but Ware is controlling well.
Ramazotti is trying to stand.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Ramazotti moves into the clinch.#TD2# Ramazotti is trying to trip Ware. He has hold of a leg but Ware is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ramazotti persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Ramazotti looks winded! Ramazotti looking to sit in guard and control but Ware gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Ramazotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ware is one step ahead there. Ramazotti trying to keep a closed guard but Ware is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# Ware stands up over Ramazotti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ware postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ware stopping the sweep attempt from Ramazotti. Ware controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Ware's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ramazotti pulls Ware in close to his closed guard and prevents Ware from doing any damage or advancing position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Ramazotti dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ware is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramazotti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Ramazotti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB# Ware looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Ramazotti is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramazotti throws a strike but Ware avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1##SUB# Ware looking for a guillotine here but Ramazotti defends easily.
Ware might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB# Ware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramazotti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramazotti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ware keeping moving, preventing Ramazotti from controlling successfully. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Ware is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Ramazotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ramazotti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ramazotti wants to control from the top but Ware keeps moving. Ramazotti throwing strikes but missing. Ramazotti working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB# Ware is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Ramazotti trying to control but Ware is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Ramazotti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ware sprawls well initially but Ramazotti persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Ramazotti is breathing heavily. Ramazotti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Ramazotti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4# Ware is looking for a sweep. Ramazotti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ware avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramazotti. Enzo Ramazotti has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Ware looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ramazotti drops an elbow to the side of Ware's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Ramazotti 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. And we move into the final round! #R3##TD2# Ramazotti looking to score a takedown here. Ware is defending well but Ramazotti drives through and ends up in Ware's guard. Ramazotti trying to control but Ware is working from the bottom. Ramazotti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ramazotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Ware has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramazotti works over Ware with some ground and pound from guard. Ramazotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ramazotti lands a couple of digs. Ramazotti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1# Ramazotti wanted to stand there but Ware had control of the position. Ware keeping moving, preventing Ramazotti from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Ramazotti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB# Ware looking for subs off his back but Ramazotti has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ramazotti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2# Ramazotti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ware wants to get back to full guard. Ramazotti slips a nice elbow through Ware's hands, connecting with Ware's forehead. Ramazotti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ware tries to get to full guard but Ramazotti has control of the leg. Ware won't allow Ramazotti to pass to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Ground and pound from Ramazotti. Ramazotti missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ramazotti not landing any meaningful shots this time. Still in half guard, Ramazotti seems content to control. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Ware moves into full guard.
Ramazotti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ramazotti landing some decent shots from guard. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ramazotti works over Ware with some ground and pound from guard. Enzo Ramazotti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Ware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramazotti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramazotti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Ramazotti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ramazotti showed some decent athleticism there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ramazotti trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! Enzo Ramazotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ramazotti 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Ramazotti!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Ramazotti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Christensen keeping full guard, as Ramazotti tries to pass. Ramazotti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Christensen keeping moving, preventing Ramazotti from controlling successfully. Ramazotti is stalling in the full guard. Christensen wants to stand but Ramazotti is controlling the position. Christensen is trying to keep Ramazotti in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramazotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Christensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Christensen is looking to stand up but Ramazotti isn't so interested in that idea. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1# Christensen keeping moving, preventing Ramazotti 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. Christensen misses with the combination.
Christensen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christensen wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2# Ramazotti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ramazotti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2# Ramazotti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ramazotti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Christensen is trying to buck Ramazotti off. Ramazotti throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Christensen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2# Christensen tries to escape but Ramazotti is in control. Ramazotti lands an elbow. Christensen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Christensen is pushing Ramazotti's head away, looking to escape. Ramazotti manages to hold on to the position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ramazotti is looking to take a break and control but Christensen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Christensen regains half guard, as Ramazotti was trying to land strikes. Christensen is trying to get back to full guard. Ramazotti not landing any meaningful shots this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Ramazotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3# Ramazotti trying to control from half guard but Christensen is working away. Ramazotti missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ramazotti prevents Christensen from standing back up.
Christensen is pressing down on Ramazotti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Ramazotti controlling from the top position. Ramazotti landing with the ground and pound. Ramazotti prevents Christensen from getting back to his feet. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ramazotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Christensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Ramazotti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Christensen was covering up waiting for the punch and Ramazotti finishes the takedown easily into guard. Christensen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ramazotti manages to pass to side control. #REVR# Christensen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramazotti. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ramazotti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Christensen is not content to let Ramazotti control the position. Christensen looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Ramazotti dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Ramazotti shoots in looking for a takedown. Christensen tries to sprawl out of it but Ramazotti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Christensen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2# Ramazotti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Christensen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Christensen is trying to get back to full guard. Ramazotti trying to mount his opponent but Christensen defends it. #T1# Ramazotti sitting and controlling from the half guard. Christensen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ramazotti scores with a couple of nice shots. Ramazotti is trying to control. Christensen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Christensen tries to kick Ramazotti off but Ramazotti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Ramazotti slips a nice elbow through Christensen's hands, connecting with Christensen's forehead. Christensen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramazotti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramazotti's back! Enzo Ramazotti has got the better of the ground game so far. Ramazotti manages to reverse the position and now he's in Christensen's guard. Nice work there by Ramazotti.
Christensen is looking to stand up but Ramazotti isn't so interested in that idea. #ES# Christensen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ramazotti off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2# Christensen dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramazotti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Christensen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christensen wants it to stay on the feet. Christensen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramazotti manages to circle out of the way. Ramazotti is breathing heavily.#TD2# Ramazotti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ramazotti showed some decent athleticism there. 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! Christensen is looking to improve his position.
Ramazotti is trying to control the action in half guard but Christensen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Christensen is trying to stand back up but Ramazotti is controlling him
Christensen is refusing to be controlled, as Ramazotti sits in half guard. #T3# Christensen is pressing down on Ramazotti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Ramazotti controls from within his opponent's guard. Ramazotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Christensen is pulling down on Ramazotti's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramazotti, at least for the moment. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Christensen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ramazotti shoots in and drives through. Christensen sprawls well. Romeo Christensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Ramazotti. Ramazotti slaps away a takedown attempt from Christensen, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ramazotti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Romeo Christensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ramazotti misses with a series of wild punches.
Christensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ramazotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. 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 Romeo Christensen will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Christensen moves into the clinch. Ramazotti blocks the elbow strike.
Ramazotti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christensen's efforts to push away.#TD2# Ramazotti has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Christensen is trying to keep an underhook but Ramazotti manages to get the takedown into half guard. Ramazotti missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ramazotti working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Ramazotti is thwarting Christensen's attempts to control the position. Ramazotti missing with the ground and pound from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramazotti trying to control the action but Christensen is working from the bottom. #T1# Christensen is looking to escape. Ramazotti passes to side control. Christensen tries to get back to half guard but can't. Christensen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2# Ramazotti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Ramazotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ramazotti trying to control the action but Christensen is working from the bottom. Christensen wants to get back to his feet but Ramazotti drags him back down.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ramazotti scoring with punches from side control. Ramazotti trying to control the position but Christensen is working away. Ramazotti prevents Christensen from escaping the position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Ramazotti lands some shots froms side control. Ramazotti wants to stand but Christensen is controlling his arm. Ramazotti trying to control the position but Christensen is working away. Christensen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3# Ramazotti doesn't have the hooks in and Christensen manages to turn into his guard.
Ramazotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Christensen stops Ramazotti from standing up. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramazotti can do anything to dispel that myth. Ramazotti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES2# Ramazotti kicks Christensen off and gets to his feet. #T4# Ramazotti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Christensen fails with a takedown attempt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ramazotti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Enzo Ramazotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ramazotti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Ramazotti!
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