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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Baggins falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Lara counters with a shoot takedown. Baggins fights it but they end up in guard.
Lara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lara works over Baggins with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
Lara gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Lara throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baggins was covering up waiting for the punch and Lara finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Baggins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lara has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lara is trying to break free.
Baggins tries to land knees in the clinch but Lara avoids the damage to the body.
Baggins lands a body punch.
Lara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baggins is defending well for now.
Lara is trying to break the clinch but Baggins has him pressed against the cage.
Baggins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Baggins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lara or not.
Baggins slows down the pace here.
Baggins is looking to control Lara's arms but Lara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baggins has his back to the cage.
Baggins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Baggins pulls Lara into guard.
Baggins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lara.
Lara is looking to work some ground and pound but Baggins has wrist control.#SU#
Baggins is working an open guard so Lara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baggins.
Bilbo Baggins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baggins throws a nice looking combination but Lara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Lara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2##SUB#
Lara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baggins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lara goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baggins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lara's guard! Nice work there by Baggins!
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!
Lara is trying to hold Baggins in close to prevent damage but Baggins has managed to pass into half guard.
Baggins wants to pass the guard but Lara is defending well.
Lara is trying to maintain the position but Baggins is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Lara keeping control of the position.
Lara gets full guard.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving.
Lara doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baggins passes into side control.
#SU2#
Baggins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Baggins has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Baggins - that landed with a thud.
Baggins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lara backwards.
Baggins tries to stall but Lara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lara is trying to push Baggins away but Baggins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baggins's efforts to push away.
Lara throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Baggins has hold of one of Lara's legs. Lara is fighting the takedown attempt but Baggins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Baggins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baggins has managed to get both his arms back between Lara's legs - danger averted.
Lara is breathing heavily.
Baggins wants to stand but Lara has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bilbo Baggins 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#
Baggins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been informed that Baggins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Baggins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baggins avoids the body shot from Lara.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Lara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Baggins tries to get set, Lara tries to push him back and clinch up but Baggins manages to avoid the attempt.
Baggins throws a right hand that Lara ducks under and follows up with a left that Lara also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Baggins shoots in and bounces Lara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baggins is looking to stand up but Lara won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baggins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baggins looking to sit in guard and control but Lara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Lara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Lara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baggins dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Lara throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lara is trying to keep Baggins in close.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving.
Lara looking for a sweep. Not yet Lara, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lara lands an upkick as Baggins stands over him.
Baggins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lara's guard.
Lara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baggins stacks Lara on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Baggins!
Lara throws a few strikes from the bottom but Baggins takes advantage and mounts!
Lara tries to lock up and control but Baggins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lara is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Lara tries to hold on but Baggins postures up.
Lara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lara throws a strike but Baggins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lara tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baggins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Baggins stands up from Lara's guard - Baggins perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Baggins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lara tries to counter with a takedown but Baggins is quick to defend against it.
Baggins misses with a two punch combination.
Baggins wants to clinch up but Lara keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baggins avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baggins misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Baggins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bilbo Baggins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Baggins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lara sprawls well initially but Baggins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lara is trying to control but can't.
Lara is trying to stand up here but Baggins is controlling him well.
Bilbo Baggins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lara won't allow Baggins to pass to mount.
Lara 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.
Lara wants to control but Baggins is keeping busy.
Baggins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lara keeping control of the position.
Baggins wants to free his trapped foot but Lara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Lara wants to get back to full guard but Baggins has mounted him!
Lara wants to hold on but Baggins pushes him away.
Lara is trying desperately to improve position.
Lara wants to hold on but Baggins pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baggins wants to control the pace but Lara is squirming around nicely.
Baggins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lara is trying to escape the mount.
Lara wants to control but Baggins is having none of it.#T2#
Lara throwing hammer fists to the chest of Baggins. What's that going to do exactly?
Baggins trying to control but Lara is having none of it.
Lara regains half guard.#T3#
Baggins wants to stand up but Lara has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lara wants to get back to full guard.
Baggins is trying to control. Lara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lara.
Baggins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lara tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baggins throws a series of punches but Lara avoids them all with ease.
Baggins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lara dives in and grabs Baggins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baggins pushes down on Lara's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Lara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD2#
Baggins lands a left and a right that send Lara crashing to the mat, dazed. Baggins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Lara is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Wilber Lara has been cut.
Baggins connects with a nice cross there... Lara is looking wobbly and Baggins recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Lara to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Baggins jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bilbo Baggins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Maddocks throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Lara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lara. #SU#
Lara stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maddocks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Maddocks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maddocks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Lara bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Michael Maddocks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Maddocks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lara controlling Maddocks's posture.
Lara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Maddocks has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lara to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Maddocks is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lara pulls down on the head and he's put Maddocks to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wilber Lara!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Callaghan gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lara 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.
Lara trying to hold on to Callaghan's head to control him but Callaghan postures up.
Callaghan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Callaghan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Callaghan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lara tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara pushes Callaghan off looking to stand but Callaghan dives back in and keeps control.
Callaghan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Callaghan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lara punching from the bottom.
#T1#
Lara punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lara actively working from the bottom here.
Callaghan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Callaghan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lara wants to clinch up but Callaghan keeps it at a distance.
Lara avoids the head kick by Callaghan.
Callaghan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Lara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Callaghan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Callaghan feints and as Lara raises his hands in defense, Callaghan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Lara is looking to stand back up but Callaghan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lara.
Lara trying to control here.
Callaghan prevents Lara from improving his position.
Well, if Callaghan 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.
Callaghan working over Lara with some ground and pound. Lara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Callaghan trying to control the pace.
Lara wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Callaghan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Callaghan passes to side control.
Callaghan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lara gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Callaghan in particular looking to stall.
Lara misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lara misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lara works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES#
Lara has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Callaghan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lara misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Callaghan breaks from the clinch.
Lara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Callaghan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Callaghan drives through with a takedown into guard. #ROC2#
Lara is rocked!
Callaghan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lara wants to control but Callaghan passes easily into half guard.
Lara is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Callaghan 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#
Callaghan feints with a jab and clips Lara right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Lara is sent crashing into the canvas and Callaghan leaps in for the kill! Lara tries to get to his feet but Callaghan is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Lara is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Callaghan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov taking a breather.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Lara throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Lara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Lara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuznetsov won't be happy with that.
Kuznetsov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kuznetsov is trying to escape the mount.
Lara working Kuznetsov over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov tries to hold on but Lara postures up.
Kuznetsov is in a horrible position here. Lara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SU#
Lara is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T1#
Lara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Lara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nice strikes from Lara there. #SUB#
Lara is trying for a kimura here. Kuznetsov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lara wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wilber Lara!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Muska to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Muska trying to control but Lara is working from the bottom.
Muska scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lara trying to keep a closed guard but Muska is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Lara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muska is aware though and is defending well.
Muska stands up out of Lara's guard for a moment - Lara manages to land a nice upkick.#SUB#
Lara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muska defends it easily.
Muska makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lara pulls Muska in close to his closed guard and prevents Muska from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara punching to the body, from the bottom.
Muska wants to pass the guard but Lara is keeping the position.
Lara keeping moving, preventing Muska from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Lara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muska won't allow Lara to sweep him here.
Lara has control of Muska's left arm, preventing Muska from doing any damage.
Muska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lara is looking to stand up but Muska isn't so interested in that idea.
Muska has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lara keeping moving, preventing Muska from controlling successfully.
Muska throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Muska drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lara dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Lara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Muska's head.
Muska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lara is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Muska looking for a guillotine here but Lara defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Muska throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lara works over Muska with some ground and pound from guard.
Lara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lara postures up.
#SUB2#
Muska is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lara rolls with it to try and escape but Muska cranks on the arm and Lara is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Muska!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Lara closes the distance and pushes Refe back into the cage.
Lara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Lara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lara has had enough of the clinch but Refe keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Lara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Refe throws a right and a left that Lara avoids nicely.
Lara keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lara.#CL2#
Refe moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara effectively controlling the action here.
Refe trying to stall but Lara improves his position.
#BC2#
Refe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL#
Lara takes the fight into the clinch.
Lara working hard to break the clinch.
Lara effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Lara manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Lara moves into the clinch.
Refe keeps control of Lara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Refe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lara is keeping busy.
A short right from Lara on the inside.
Lara is trying to break free.
Lara can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Refe manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Refe gets tackled into the cage by Lara. Lara maintains the clinch.
Refe taking a breather.
Refe is looking to break free of the clinch but Lara has double underhooks.
Refe has Lara pressed against the cage, preventing Lara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Lara's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Refe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franco Refe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Lara clinches with his opponent.
Lara misses with some punches.
#BC#
Lara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Refe misses #CL#
and Lara moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Refe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Lara is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Wilber Lara has been cut.#T3##CL2#
Refe moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Lara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Refe breaks the clinch.
Lara gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Franco Refe!
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