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Event:
TBD#13 CARTER vs. SCHWARZENEGG
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Soriano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Soriano misses with a double jab.
Puto misses with an uppercut
and Soriano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Puto lands with a cross.
Soriano misses with a double jab.
Soriano avoids the body shot from Puto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Puto.
Soriano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Puto to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Puto blocks a head kick by Soriano.
Puto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vladimir Puto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Puto misses.
Soriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Soriano as he connects with a hook.
Soriano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puto.
Puto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soriano.
Puto throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
so Soriano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Puto pulls Soriano in to control the position. #T2#
Puto looking for a sweep. Not yet Puto, not yet.
Puto has control of Soriano's left arm, preventing Soriano from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Puto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soriano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Puto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Team Alpha Midget. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Puto has control of Soriano's left arm, preventing Soriano from doing any damage. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puto is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Puto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Puto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soriano's guard.
Puto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Puto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Puto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puto trying to mount his opponent but Soriano defends it.
Puto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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 Edward Soriano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Puto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vladimir Puto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Soriano.
Puto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soriano.
Puto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Puto looks to move away, Soriano throws a big counter combo but Puto just gets out of the way.
Soriano throws a lazy body kick
and Puto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soriano. #CL#
Soriano closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Puto tries a body shot but Soriano blocks it.
Puto misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Soriano breaks the clinch.
Puto lands a jab to the head.
Puto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Puto just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soriano can pounce on him.
Puto wants to clinch up but Soriano keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Soriano.
Soriano defending well as Puto loads up on a big left hand.
Puto missing with a left hand there. Soriano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soriano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Puto throws a leg kick but Soriano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Soriano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Puto throws the left hand but Soriano avoids the punch easily.
Soriano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Puto swings for the body but Soriano moves out of range.
Soriano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Puto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soriano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Soriano moves out of range of the strikes.
Soriano throws a big counter combination but Puto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Puto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soriano's hands.
Soriano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puto.
Soriano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Puto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soriano throws a looping overhand right but Puto ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Soriano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Puto's waist but Puto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soriano off to one side. #TD#
Soriano is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Puto's half guard.
Puto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Puto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puto wants to sweep here but Soriano controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soriano is fighting to break Puto's control of his arms but Puto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Puto 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soriano moves away.
Soriano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Puto takes a step back to recover.
Soriano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puto throws out the jab.
Soriano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puto sprawls and moves away.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick and Puto moves out of range easily.
Soriano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Soriano scores with a jab.#T1#
Soriano lands a front kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soriano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Puto misses.
Puto checks the leg kick.
Soriano is looking to clinch but Puto is avoiding it.
Vladimir Puto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puto throws an off balance right hand
and Soriano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Soriano tries to land a front kick but Puto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soriano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puto throws out a counter right but Soriano avoids it with no problem.
Soriano fails with a takedown attempt.
Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soriano moves away.#CL#
Soriano rushes Puto and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Puto swings wildly with an uppercut but Soriano uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Puto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soriano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Puto counters with a stiff right hand.
Soriano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soriano throws a body shot but no joy.
Puto dodges the punch combination from Soriano.
Puto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Puto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Puto misses with a wild body shot.
Puto swings for the body but Soriano moves out of range.
It looked like Soriano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good shot there by Puto.
Puto tries to clinch but Soriano moves out of range.
Edward Soriano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Puto misses the target.
Soriano lands a high kick!
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 Edward Soriano.
I think Soriano 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edward Soriano!
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Event:
WW#5 VIEIRA vs. ODLA
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Vash checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vash lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick and Vash moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Vash.
A swing and a miss from Vash.
Vash takes a swing at Soriano's ribcage but misses.
Soriano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soriano moves away.
And Soriano tries to counter it with a takedown but Vash pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vash looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Vash lands.
Vash scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vash misses with an uppercut. Soriano saw that one coming.
Soriano moves forwards but Vash connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Soriano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vash cracks Soriano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vash pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Vash throws a looping overhand right but Soriano ducks down to avoid it.
Vash is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vash swings for the body but Soriano moves out of range.
Soriano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vash.
Vash throws a right hand that misses
and Soriano counters with a stiff right hand.
Soriano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vash lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vash throws a wild body kick that Soriano sees coming a mile off.
Soriano walks into a left hand.
Soriano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vash displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soriano.
Soriano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vash finds it's way round the side to connect with Soriano's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vash avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2##CL#
Vash moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Vash.
Soriano struggles to land a body shot inside as Vash controls his hands.
Soriano lands with a right to the head.
Vash throws a punch but it's blocked by Soriano.
Soriano tries to break the clinch but Vash is controlling the position.
Vash lands a body shot.
Vash wants to take the fight to the mat but Soriano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vash prevents Soriano from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Vash.
Vash lands an uppercut.
Soriano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vash is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vash keeps control of Soriano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soriano is trying to break the clinch but Vash has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Soriano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vash throws a big shot that misses.
Soriano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vash throws out the jab.
Soriano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soriano is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Vash is looking to clinch.
Soriano unleashes a big counter combination but Vash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vash works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vash moves in looking to clinch but Soriano pushes him off.
Vash's corner calls for a 1-2. Vash obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vash fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soriano is out of range.
Soriano unleashes a big counter combination but Vash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vash keeps the fight on the outside.
Vash jabs Soriano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Soriano defending well as Vash loads up on a big left hand.
Vash avoids the head kick by Soriano.
Soriano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vash throws a hook but Soriano blocks it.
Hud Vash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Vash.
Vash misses with a body kick.
Soriano throws a counter combo.
Vash is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Soriano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vash.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vash. Soriano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soriano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vash scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Soriano tries a low kick but Vash avoids it.
Soriano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Soriano staying out of range there.#CL#
Vash has taken the fight to the clinch.
Soriano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soriano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vash scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Vash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vash's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soriano under the eye.
Soriano slips a straight right by Vash.
Soriano moves away from the strike by Vash.
Vash takes a swing at Soriano's ribcage but misses.
Soriano unleashes a big counter combination but Vash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hud Vash dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vash misses the jab.
Soriano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vash throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Soriano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vash scores with a jab.
Vash misses with a looping right.
Vash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Vash misses the target.
Soriano is looking for the big counter here.
Soriano lands with a nice combination. Vash backs away looking to recover.
Vash throws a push kick but Soriano slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Vash misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vash connects with a jab.
Vash lands with an overhand left.
Hud Vash is winning the standup battle so far.
Vash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soriano throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Vash throws a jab but it's blocked by Soriano.
Vash misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Soriano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Vash closes the distance and clinches.
Soriano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Vash scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Soriano breaks the clinch.
Soriano blocks a jab.
Vash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soriano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soriano.
Vash misses with a hook
and Soriano counters with a two punch combo.
Vash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soriano can do to turn this around?
Vash ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soriano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Soriano tries to close the distance and clinch but Vash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Vash looks to throw the jab but Soriano is out of range.
Soriano closes the distance and clinches up with Vash, looking for a takedown. Soriano pushes Vash against the cage but Vash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vash is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Soriano drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vash trying to control the position here.
Vash'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.
Soriano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Vash lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soriano is keeping the position for now.
Vash controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Soriano controls Vash momentarily but Vash frees himself.
Vash sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soriano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vash wants to pass the guard but Soriano is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vash connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Soriano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Soriano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hud Vash dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Vash.
Vash tries to clinch up but Soriano circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Vash misses.
Vash misses with a looping right.
Soriano is looking for the big counter here.
Vash throws an overhand right that lands on Soriano's shoulder, as Soriano tries to avoid the shot.
Vash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vash throws a good cross that connects.
Vash misses with a body shot.
Vash misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vash misses with a wild body shot.
Soriano ducks under a wild hook from Vash.
Vash missing with a left hand there. Soriano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soriano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soriano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Soriano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soriano moves away.
Vash looks to land a right hand but Soriano moved out of range.
Soriano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vash fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vash throws an overhand right that lands on Soriano's shoulder, as Soriano tries to avoid the shot.
Soriano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Soriano defending well as Vash loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Soriano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soriano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soriano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vash looks to land a left hand but Soriano moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Vash.
Vash lands a glancing blow to the side of Soriano's head.
Vash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soriano.
Hud Vash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Vash misses with an uppercut.
Vash bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soriano's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vash looks to throw the jab but Soriano is out of range.
Vash misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Soriano counters with a single leg into guard. Vash didn't expect that.
Soriano wanted to stand there but Vash had control of the position.
Vash controlling Soriano's posture.
Further stalling from Vash.#T3#
Vash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vash tries to get out of the position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Vash is stinking the place up with his stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vash avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Vash misses.
Vash jabs Soriano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Soriano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soriano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edward Soriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vash needs to keep his hands up - Soriano had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hud Vash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vash, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hud Vash!
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Event:
WW#3 NILSEN vs. MAGADDINO
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soriano as he avoids it easily.
Soriano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ricardo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soriano avoids it really well and circles away.
Soriano attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Alvarez pushes Soriano up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Edward Soriano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Alvarez.
Alvarez can't get the takedown.
Soriano is trying to break free.
Soriano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soriano gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Soriano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Soriano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
Soriano is thwarting Alvarez's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.#SUB2#
Alvarez has his feet on Soriano's thighs here. He's pushed Soriano off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Soriano screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Alvarez!
Ricardo Alvarez 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: Aug 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Soriano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soriano closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Soriano drives through and clinches with Pruitt against the cage.
Pruitt is trying to break the clinch but Soriano is controlling him.#BC2#
Soriano breaks from the clinch.
Soriano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soriano connects with a leg kick. Pruitt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pruitt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pruitt blocks a head kick by Soriano.
Soriano feints a jab promting Pruitt to slip. Soriano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pruitt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#
Pruitt is rocked!#T1#
Pruitt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Soriano comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Pruitt stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Soriano is on him like rabid pit bull! Pruitt slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Soriano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Soriano.
Soriano throws a right hand that Patton ducks under and follows up with a left that Patton also avoids with ease.
Patton fails with a takedown attempt.
Patton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Soriano rushes Patton with punches - Patton moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Patton goes down! Soriano follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Soriano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Soriano drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Harrell uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Soriano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harrell is trying to pull guard but Soriano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Soriano has Harrell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Soriano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Harrell tumbling to the mat - Soriano dives into Harrell's guard.
Soriano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harrell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Soriano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harrell is trying to buck Soriano off.#SUB2#
Soriano is trying to get an arm triangle but Harrell is defending well.
Harrell is trying to get back to his feet.
Harrell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Soriano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harrell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soriano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Harrell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soriano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Soriano is looking for a kimura but Harrell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soriano to get the leverage.
Harrell wants to get back to full guard.
Harrell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Soriano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Soriano stalling.
Soriano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #ES#
Harrell has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Soriano is on him like a limpet, forcing Harrell back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Soriano manages to pull guard.
Harrell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harrell with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soriano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harrell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Soriano can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB2#
Soriano is looking for a triangle but Harrell pushes his legs off easily.
Soriano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harrell 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.
Soriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Soriano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Harrell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Soriano off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Harrell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harrell throws a head kick but Soriano moves out of range.
#T4#
Harrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soriano moves away.
Harrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Soriano manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harrell on his heels. He'll look to pass Harrell's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrell wants to control the position but Soriano says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Harrell is breathing heavily.
Harrell missing with punches from the bottom.
Soriano is controlling the pace.
Soriano works his way into side control.
Soriano is staying tight to Harrell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Soriano will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Harrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Soriano with the counter takedown but Harrell avoids it easily.
Soriano blocks a head kick by Harrell.
Soriano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Soriano rushes Harrell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harrell misses with the head strike.
Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Harrell manages to break the clinch.
Soriano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Soriano manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Soriano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Edward Soriano has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Soriano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrell keeping full guard, as Soriano tries to pass.
Soriano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soriano cracks Harrell with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB#
Harrell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Soriano stacks Harrell 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 Soriano!#SUB2#
Soriano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harrell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harrell is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Soriano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harrell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harrell is looking for a sweep.
Harrell pushes Soriano away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Soriano gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Soriano is looking to take a break and control but Harrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soriano is staying tight to Harrell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Harrell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Harrell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Harrell gets full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soriano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Soriano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Soriano prevents Harrell from getting back to his feet.
Soriano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Harrell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soriano wants to stand but Harrell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SUB#
Harrell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soriano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soriano controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Soriano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harrell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Soriano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #ES#
Harrell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4##CL2#
Soriano clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrell. #TD2#
Soriano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Soriano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soriano has Harrell pulled in close to control his posture.
Soriano is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrell postures up in Soriano's guard and throws a big left but Soriano blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Soriano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Soriano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Harrell looking for submissions off his back.
Soriano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Soriano moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soriano is staying tight to Harrell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Harrell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Soriano stands up from half guard.
Harrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soriano moves away.#CL2#
Soriano forces Harrell back against the cage and clinches.#T1##TD2#
Soriano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Soriano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Soriano is looking for a triangle here but Harrell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Harrell tries for a kimura but Soriano is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Harrell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soriano, who protects the arm well.
Harrell throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Soriano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soriano is trying to control Harrell's posture but Harrell avoids it.
Harrell is working Soriano over with some ground and pound from side control.
Soriano is trying to work for a sweep but Harrell has mounted him!#T3#
Soriano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Harrell tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Soriano tries to hold on but Harrell pushes him away.
Harrell misses with a head shot.
Soriano tries to buck Harrell off but he can't manage it.
Soriano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Soriano trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Harrell manages to pass to mount!
Soriano wants to control but Harrell is having none of it.#T4#
Harrell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Soriano can't escape the position.
Soriano is in a horrible position here. Harrell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Soriano wants to control but Harrell is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soriano looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Erin Harrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edward Soriano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harrell gets his hands free as Soriano looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erin Harrell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soriano 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Soriano!
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