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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Garces tries to clinch but McIsaac is having none of it.
McIsaac throws a jab when Garces was well out of range.
McIsaac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garces at a distance.
Daniel McIsaac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garces bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McIsaac scores with a jab to the body.
McIsaac misses with an uppercut.
Garces takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McIsaac lands a jab to the nose.
Garces fails with the takedown
and McIsaac counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Garces is rocked!
Garces walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Garces limp body while McIsaac jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel McIsaac!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Garces dives in and grabs Beterbiev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beterbiev pushes down on Garces's head and hops out.
Beterbiev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garces shoots in for a takedown but Beterbiev shows good takedown defense.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garces checks a leg kick.
Beterbiev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garces checks it well.
Garces dives in for a single leg takedown but Beterbiev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Artur Beterbiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Garces.
Garces is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beterbiev scores with a jab.
Beterbiev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garces pinned against the cage. Garces gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beterbiev throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Garces clinches.
Garces taking a breather. #T1#
Garces is trying to maintain a safe position but Beterbiev gets an underhook and turns Garces into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Beterbiev's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Garces pulls Beterbiev into guard.
#SUB#
Beterbiev drops back looking for a leg! Garces is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garces manages to kick Beterbiev off! Beterbiev jumps back into Garces's guard. #SUB2#
Garces is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beterbiev wants to control from the top but Garces keeps moving.
Beterbiev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Garces is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beterbiev is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Garces has his foot on Beterbiev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beterbiev works his way back into a safe position though.
Beterbiev 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.#T2#
Garces utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beterbiev pushes down on Garces's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beterbiev is thwarting Garces's attempts to control the position.
Garces avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beterbiev.
Beterbiev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garces defending well though. #SUB2#
Garces looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beterbiev thows a huge punch but Garces dodges it nicely.
Garces wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Garces looking for submissions off his back.
Garces looks winded!#SU#
Beterbiev stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Garces to get to his feet. #T3##CL#
Beterbiev clinches with his opponent.
Garces looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garces is trying to break the clinch but Beterbiev has him pressed against the cage.
Beterbiev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beterbiev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garces prevents Beterbiev from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Beterbiev pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Garces drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beterbiev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garces has Beterbiev in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Garces has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Beterbiev is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Garces.
Beterbiev trying to control the action but Garces is working from the bottom. #T4#
Garces is trying to get back to half guard.
Garces keeps trying to improve his position.
Beterbiev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Beterbiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Garces's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beterbiev wants to control but Garces is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Beterbiev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Beterbiev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Beterbiev backs off Garces throws a huge counter combo but Beterbiev manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Garces closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beterbiev.
Beterbiev lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Garces breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garces is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beterbiev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garces is fending him off so far but Beterbiev persists. Nope, Garces circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Garces does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Garces blocks the leg kick.
Garces drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beterbiev defends it well.#CL2#
Garces fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beterbiev, pushing him back against the cage.
Beterbiev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garces is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beterbiev is defending well.
Garces drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beterbiev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1##BC2#
Garces's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Beterbiev instigates a clinch.
Garces throws a head punch that misses.
Beterbiev gets underhooks to prevent Garces's takedown attempt.
Artur Beterbiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Garces.
Garces tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beterbiev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garces is breathing heavily.
Beterbiev looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Garces's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Garces checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Artur Beterbiev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Garces throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beterbiev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garces is in Beterbiev's guard.
Beterbiev controlling the position.
Beterbiev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Garces trying to control but Beterbiev is working from the bottom.
Beterbiev wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garces pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beterbiev is keeping the position for now.
Garces throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beterbiev controlling Garces's posture.
Beterbiev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garces is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beterbiev shoots for a takedown but Garces saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garces steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beterbiev.#T3#
Garces is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beterbiev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beterbiev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beterbiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garces can do to turn this around?
Beterbiev shoots in but no luck this time.
Garces feints the counter takedown.
Garces closes the distance but Beterbiev moves to the side
and Beterbiev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beterbiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beterbiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beterbiev throws a right and a left that Garces avoids nicely.
Garces shoots in for a takedown but Beterbiev shows good takedown defense.
Beterbiev tries to counter with a takedown but Garces is quick to defend against it.
Decent striking displayed by Beterbiev there.
Garces shoots for a double leg takedown but Beterbiev sprawls well. He's pushed Garces's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Beterbiev needs to keep his hands up - Garces had a free shot at his head there.
Beterbiev lands with a hook. Garces tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beterbiev shoots in for a takedown but Garces shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garces tries to counter by closing the distance.
Garces gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beterbiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beterbiev throws a nice looking combination but Garces bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garces looks for a takedown but Beterbiev sprawls well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garces is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Beterbiev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Beterbiev. #CL#
Beterbiev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garces leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beterbiev tries to break free but Garces pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Beterbiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beterbiev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beterbiev duly obliges. #CL#
Beterbiev clinches up with Garces and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beterbiev is trying to break the clinch but Garces has him pressed against the cage.
Garces can't get the takedown.
Garces goes for a takedown attempt but Beterbiev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garces takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beterbiev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Garces is rocked!#T1#
Beterbiev throws a low kick but Garces moves out of range easily.
Beterbiev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garces tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beterbiev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garces somewhat.
Artur Beterbiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Garces.
A head kick misses from Beterbiev.
Garces blocks a leg kick.
Beterbiev is pawing at Garces, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Garces's nose. Garces is badly hurt! Beterbiev pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Garces tries desperately to hold on but Beterbiev is relentless in his assault! As Garces receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Beterbiev away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Beterbiev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Garces closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flames circles away.
Garces is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flames sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garces defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flames.
Garces follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Garces fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tony Flames has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Garces.
Garces tries for a takedown but Flames circles away easily
and Flames counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garces will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flames is looking to counter the offense by Garces and move into the clinch.
Garces shoots in looking for a takedown but Flames manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garces's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garces tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces tries to close the distance and clinch but Flames swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Garces. Those never looked like landing.
Flames is looking to counter the offense by Garces and move into the clinch.
Flames shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garces as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Flames shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garces napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Flames is putting a hurting on Garces here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garces is trying to improve his position.
Garces is trying to escape the position but Flames is controlling the position. #SU#
Flames decides to stand back up.
Garces will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flames.
Garces stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Garces clinches up against the cage.
Garces goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flames prevents it.
Garces stalls. #T2##TD#
Flames pulls guard.
Flames has Garces pulled in close to control his posture.
Garces lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garces with a nice head shot there.
Flames trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Garces throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garces trying to stand up but can't free himself from Flames's guard.
Flames is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Flames working a defensive guard here.
Garces cracks Flames with a solid left hand.
Flames looking for a sweep. Not yet Flames, not yet.
Garces is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garces stops Flames from standing up.
Garces in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garces distracts Flames with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garces trying to control but Flames is working from the bottom.
Garces landing with the ground and pound.
Garces working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Garces postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flames has a closed guard, preventing Garces from standing up. #SUB2#
Garces drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flames dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Garces throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flames controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Garces is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flames is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flames passes Garces's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Garces looking for submissions off his back.
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 Tony Flames will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
No luck for Flames with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Flames has managed to clinch.
Garces slowing the pace effectively.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Flames as Garces tries to tie him up. #TD#
Flames pulls guard successfully.
Garces stopping the sweep attempt from Flames.
Garces trying to control but Flames is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flames is trying to control the position but Garces postures up.
Garces working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Garces has gone for a leg lock! Flames slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garces's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Garces looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Garces looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Flames has picked Garces up and slammed him! Garces can't keep hold of the triangle and Flames manages to pass to side control!
Garces wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Flames thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garces can't do much from the bottom here.
Garces seems a little lost for a moment, as Flames dominates the positioning.
Garces is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Flames is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Garces tries to control the position but Flames now has his back.
Tony Flames overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Flames working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Flames is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garces can do to turn this around?
Garces covering up well and avoiding damage.
Flames controlling the position well here. Garces rolled but Flames kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Garces looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Garces is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Garces is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Flames tightening his grip on Garces, looking for the choke.
Flames missing with punches from the back.
Flames trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Garces doesn't escape.
Garces is really stuck here.
Garces trying to control but not successfully.
Flames is riding his opponent, not letting Garces buck him off.
Garces has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Flames.#T4#
Flames controls the action.
Garces rolls, trying to escape but Flames keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Flames is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Garces defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Garces tries to break free.
#SUB#
Garces preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Flames.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flames not allowing Garces to control his hands.
Garces covering up well under a series of strikes from Flames.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Flames dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garces fails with the takedown#CL#
and Flames counters by clinching up.
Flames jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garces walks away with a smile on his face. Flames gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flames tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garces manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flames displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garces.
Tony Flames is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flames bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Flames throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces tries to clinch up but Flames circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flames or perhaps it was just good defense by Garces, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Garces moves into the clinch.
Garces takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Garces wants to break free but Flames has control.
Flames blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flames displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garces up against the cage.
Garces tries to break free but Flames pushes him back against the cage.
Flames prevents Garces from breaking the clinch.
Garces misses with an elbow strike.
Garces is looking for a takedown.
Tony Flames has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Garces.#BC#
Flames escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garces takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Flames forces Garces back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Flames is trying to drag Garces to the mat but Garces just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Flames jumps into guard, dragging Garces to the mat.
#SUB#
Flames escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garces gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Garces gets to his feet - Flames follows without any prompting.
Flames jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Flames avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Flames closes the distance and pushes Garces back into the cage.#T3#
Flames tries to pull guard but Garces won't allow it.
Flames is trying to pull guard but Garces has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Garces drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Garces is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flames is pushing down on Garces's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garces is fighting to maintain full guard but Flames has managed to sneak the leg through.
Flames wants to pass to mount but Garces is defending the position.
Flames is looking to take a break and control but Garces is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Garces is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flames pulls his head out easily.
Garces is refusing to be controlled, as Flames sits in half guard. #T4#
Garces wants to control but Flames is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Flames sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garces defending well though. #SU#
Flames decides to stand and escape the position.
Flames changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garces tries to avoid it but Flames manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garces to the ground. Garces escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garces misses with a straight right. #CL#
Flames rushes Garces and presses him up against the cage.
Flames prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garces being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Flames's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Flames showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flames has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Flames!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Nakanichi gets caught napping as Garces dives in and scores a takedown. Nakanichi manages to retain guard.
Garces postures up in Nakanichi's guard and throws a big left but Nakanichi blocks it.
Garces throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakanichi pulls Garces in close to prevent any damage.
Garces working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakanichi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Garces wants to pass the guard but Nakanichi is keeping the position.
Garces being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakanichi's head.#T1#
Garces postures up in Nakanichi's guard and throws a big left but Nakanichi blocks it. #SUB#
Garces thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nakanichi wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakanichi is pulling down on Garces's head to control his posture.
Garces scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nakanichi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garces preventing the sweep.
Nakanichi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Garces is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nakanichi seems keen to control Garces's posture.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garces in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakanichi has Garces pulled in close to control his posture.
Garces wants to control from the top but Nakanichi keeps moving.
Nakanichi has his hands on Garces's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Garces 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.
Garces stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakanichi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakanichi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Nakanichi is continuing to stall.
Nakanichi wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakanichi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garces's guard. #REVB#
Garces working a defensive guard here.
Nakanichi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Garces is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakanichi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Garces is looking for a triangle but Nakanichi pushes his legs off easily.
Nakanichi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Garces throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garces is breathing heavily.
Nakanichi controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Garces 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#
Garces tries to clinch up.
Nakanichi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garces explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Garces clinches up against the cage.
Nakanichi wants a takedown.
Garces wants a takedown.
Nakanichi misses with an elbow strike.
Garces is trying to drag Nakanichi to the mat but Nakanichi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nakanichi prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Garces. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces jumps guard but Nakanichi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Garces is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nakanichi can't fight it off and eventually Garces manages to take the fight to the floor. Nakanichi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakanichi pulls Garces in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Garces trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nakanichi's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakanichi is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Garces had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakanichi defends it easily.
Nakanichi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Garces is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakanichi controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Garces looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakanichi is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Garces is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakanichi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Garces escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakanichi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakanichi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nakanichi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garces tries to counter with a takedown but Nakanichi is quick to defend against it.
Garces fails to land the takedown.
Nakanichi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miguel Garces is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Nakanichi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Nakanichi controlling the action here.
Miguel Garces overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rin Nakanichi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Garces throws a nice looking combination but Nakanichi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakanichi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garces defends it well.
Nakanichi shoots in looking for a takedown. Garces tries to sprawl out of it but Nakanichi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garces manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garces seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Garces throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nakanichi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garces is in Nakanichi's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakanichi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakanichi trying to keep a closed guard but Garces is proving a slippery customer.
Nakanichi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garces manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Nakanichi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Garces is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakanichi defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakanichi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Nakanichi 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.
The adventures of Nakanichi the control monster continue. Boring.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Garces is looking for a triangle but Nakanichi pushes his legs off easily.
Nakanichi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nakanichi.#SUB#
Garces working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakanichi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakanichi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nakanichi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Nakanichi gets caught napping as Garces dives in and scores a takedown. Nakanichi manages to retain guard.#T3#
Nakanichi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakanichi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nakanichi wants to sweep here but Garces controlling him for the moment.
Nakanichi is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garces in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakanichi pulls Garces in close to prevent any damage.
Garces postures up.
Nakanichi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Garces gets a double leg takedown into Nakanichi's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garces trying to control but Nakanichi is working from the bottom.
Nakanichi has Garces pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Garces showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garces has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Garces!
An out of breath Miguel Garces thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Garces darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Colucci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Colucci actively working from the bottom here.
Colucci moves into full guard.
Garces preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Colucci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garces throws a big right hand that misses.
Garces wants to control from the top but Colucci keeps moving.
Garces must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Colucci is controlling Garces's posture.#T1##SUB#
Colucci has his foot on Garces's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garces works his way back into a safe position though.
Colucci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garces stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colucci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garces being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Colucci working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garces doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Colucci is tightening it up a little... Garces has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Garces reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Garces taps out! Nice BJJ there by Colucci!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michel Colucci!
Our winner, Michel Colucci, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith looks to throw the jab but Garces is out of range. #TD#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garces was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garces throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garces swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garces is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Smith gets to his feet - Garces follows without any prompting.
Garces tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Garces gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##TD#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Garces's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Garces is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith working the head with strikes.
Garces tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Garces takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith 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.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Garces denies him.
A lull in the action here.
Garces can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Garces is looking to reverse the position.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Garces is looking to reverse the position.
Garces is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Garces sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garces looks winded!#SUB2#
Garces looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Smith pushes past his half guard into mount!
Garces is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Garces working to try and regain half guard.
Smith controlling from mount.
Garces tries to control the position but Smith now has his back.
#SUB#
Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but Garces is controlling his hands well.
Smith is punishing Garces with strikes - can he finish him?!
Garces is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Garces tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Garces is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Smith.
#SUB#
Smith working for a choke but Garces is defending well.
Garces tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.
#T4#
Smith cracks Garces with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Garces from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Garces takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#SUB#
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Smith has the hooks in. Garces is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Garces right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Garces throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garces shoots and misses #CL#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Smith successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith is pulling down on Garces's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garces defends it easily.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Garces is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Smith wants to control from the top but Garces keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.#SUB2#
Garces escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garces looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Garces tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garces 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.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4##SUB2#
Garces looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him!
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Garces keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Garces is on top in guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Garces sprawls well.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Garces. Garces maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Garces gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Garces will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith works over Garces with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Garces working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #SUB2#
Garces has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Garces can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.#SUB2#
Garces has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith advances to half guard.
Garces is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garces tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Smith 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.
#SUB2#
Garces looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith is thwarting Garces's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garces as he jumps to the side.
Garces wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garces but Garces pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Garces looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Garces postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garces, into his guard. #REVR#
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Garces wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Garces looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Garces up and slammed him! Garces can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Garces struggling a bit here.
Garces is being controlled here.
Miguel Garces has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garces throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
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 John Smith.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
After the fight, John Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Garces bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Garces connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lumberjacques some visible discomfort.
Garces is trying to ground and pound but Lumberjacques uses the momentary lack of control by Garces to regain half guard.
Garces thows a huge punch but Lumberjacques dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garces is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Garces is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Garces is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lumberjacques doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garces.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lumberjacques keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Garces throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garces is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lumberjacques wants to stand back up but Garces manages to pass into side control.
Lumberjacques is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Garces has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Garces tries to score with some ground and pound. Lumberjacques controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Lumberjacques wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Garces wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lumberjacques keeps working. #SUB#
Garces is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lumberjacques is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Garces is staying tight to Lumberjacques's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Garces with the ground and pound but Lumberjacques regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Garces is looking to take a break and control but Lumberjacques is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Garces missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Lumberjacques pushes Garces off and gets back to his feet.
Lumberjacques's coach down at Spar Bros was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lumberjacques's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lumberjacques wants to clinch.#CL#
Garces darts in and clinches Lumberjacques up against the cage.#BC#
Garces escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Garces shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Lumberjacques is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Garces breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Garces circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garces counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lumberjacques is looking to clinch.
Lumberjacques tries to clinch there but Garces circles away.
And Garces counters with a quick kick to the body but Lumberjacques blocks it.#CL#
Garces rushes Lumberjacques and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lumberjacques trying to control the position but instead, Garces has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lumberjacques into the cage.
Lumberjacques throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garces blocks it with crossed arms.
Garces jumps guard but Lumberjacques turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garces lands with a right to the head.
Lumberjacques is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lumberjacques is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garces is keeping busy.
Lumberjacques with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Garces dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Garces keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Garces misses the target.
Lumberjacques tries to close the distance and clinch but Garces swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lumberjacques tries to clinch up.
Garces throws a counter high kick but Lumberjacques was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lumberjacques tries to close the distance and clinch but Garces swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Garces closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lumberjacques to the mat! Lumberjacques manages to get full guard.
Garces keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lumberjacques's head.
Garces connects with a couple of short punches.
Garces wants to pass the guard but Lumberjacques is keeping the position.
Lumberjacques wants to stand up but Garces is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Lumberjacques has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Garces off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garces or perhaps it was just good defense by Lumberjacques, which made it look bad.
Lumberjacques tries to clinch up but Garces circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Lumberjacques tries to clinch up but Garces circles away and keeps his distance.
Lumberjacques doesn't manage to clinch there - Garces circles away.
As Lumberjacques tries to get set, Garces tries to push him back and clinch up but Lumberjacques manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Garces closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garces has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Garces goes for an armbar but Lumberjacques turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lumberjacques. #SUB#
Garces looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lumberjacques passes into half guard.
#SU2#
Lumberjacques decides to return to a standing position.
Lumberjacques wants to clinch.
Garces tries to counter with a takedown but Lumberjacques is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Lumberjacques is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garces tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lumberjacques manages to circle out of the way.
Lumberjacques looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lumberjacques tries to clinch but Garces moves out of range.
Garces looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Philippe Lumberjacques seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lumberjacques moves in looking to clinch but Garces pushes him off.
Lumberjacques wants to clinch up but Garces keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Garces looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lumberjacques!
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!
Lumberjacques is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Garces wants to control but Lumberjacques is keeping him busy. #T3#
Lumberjacques defending against the ground and pound.
Garces creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Garces lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Garces wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lumberjacques keeps working. #SU#
Garces stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lumberjacques looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lumberjacques tries to clinch up but Garces circles away and keeps his distance.
Lumberjacques is looking to clinch but Garces is avoiding it.
Garces is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lumberjacques tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lumberjacques fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Lumberjacques darts in trying to clinch
and Garces counters with a two punch combo.
Garces is looking to land body kicks.
Lumberjacques appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lumberjacques tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garces paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garces misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lumberjacques looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garces lands with a nice combination. Lumberjacques backs away looking to recover.
Lumberjacques tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garces paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miguel Garces is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lumberjacques is looking to clinch.
Lumberjacques tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garces manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Garces circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Garces dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lumberjacques tries to clinch up but Garces circles away and keeps his distance.
Lumberjacques fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garces lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Garces throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lumberjacques tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garces is in Lumberjacques's guard.
Garces sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garces throws an elbow that misses. Lumberjacques uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garces's guard. Nice move by Lumberjacques!#REVB#
Garces avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lumberjacques throwing strikes from guard but Garces blocks nicely. #SUB#
Garces looking for subs off his back but Lumberjacques has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Garces looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lumberjacques missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Garces actively working from the bottom here.
Garces is holding on to half guard well.#ES#
Garces makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lumberjacques fails with a takedown attempt.
Lumberjacques tries to clinch but Garces is having none of it. #T2#
Lumberjacques wants to clinch up but Garces keeps it at a distance.
Garces fails to land the takedown.
Lumberjacques shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garces but Garces pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lumberjacques moves in looking to clinch but Garces pushes him off.
Lumberjacques tries to clinch but Garces moves out of range.
Garces fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garces keeps the fight on the outside.
Lumberjacques tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garces swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lumberjacques is looking to clinch but Garces is avoiding it.
Lumberjacques is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garces throws a push kick but Lumberjacques slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Garces keeps the fight on the outside.
Garces misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Garces. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lumberjacques looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garces went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lumberjacques tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garces manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lumberjacques is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lumberjacques moves in looking to clinch but Garces pushes him off.
Lumberjacques is looking to clinch.
Lumberjacques tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garces paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lumberjacques takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lumberjacques tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lumberjacques tries to clinch there but Garces circles away.
Lumberjacques moves in looking to clinch but Garces pushes him off.#T4#
Lumberjacques doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Garces counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lumberjacques misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lumberjacques pushes off an throws an elbow but Garces leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lumberjacques using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garces has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Philippe Lumberjacques has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lumberjacques gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garces.
Garces stalling the fight.
Lumberjacques connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garces's face.
Garces has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lumberjacques after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lumberjacques using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garces has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lumberjacques landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garces throws a head punch that misses.
Miguel Garces is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lumberjacques with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Garces showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garces, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Garces!
Miguel Garces decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Vernon!
Vernon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vernon wants to clinch.
Vernon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garces cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vernon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garces defends it nicely.#TD#
Garces looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garces pushes down on Vernon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garces 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. #T1#
Garces wants to take a breather but Vernon is having none of it. #SUB#
Garces is working for a submission of some sort.
Garces looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Garces trying to control from half guard but Vernon is working away.
Garces is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vernon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, if Garces 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.
#SUB#
Garces is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garces is nestled in close to Vernon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garces lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garces lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garces slips a nice elbow through Vernon's hands, connecting with Vernon's forehead.
Vernon is not content to let Garces control the position.
Garces landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garces decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Garces throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vernon's waist but Vernon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garces off to one side. #TD#
Garces is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vernon's half guard.#ES2#
Vernon pushes Garces off and gets back to his feet.
Vernon shoots in but Garces avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Garces bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garces trying to control the position but Vernon is working away.
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Garces looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Vernon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garces lands some shots froms side control.
Garces scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vernon to see if he's OK.
Garces lands a few punches from side control.
Garces wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working. #SUB#
Garces wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vernon, who protects the arm well.
Vernon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Garces has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Garces dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Garces lands with a kick to the temple. Vernon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vernon is defended easily by Garces.#CL#
Garces gets a clinch.
Vernon prevents the takedown attempt.
Garces is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vernon can do to turn this around?
Vernon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garces.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Garces has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vernon is trying to keep an underhook but Garces manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Garces lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Garces lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Garces is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vernon is refusing to be controlled, as Garces sits in half guard. #SUB#
Vernon is defending against the submission attempts here by Garces.
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garces is nestled in close to Vernon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garces looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vernon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vernon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vernon pushes Garces off looking to stand but Garces dives back in and keeps control.
Garces 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. #SUB#
Garces seems to be working for a kimura but Vernon defends the submission attempt.#SU#
Garces stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vernon to get to his feet.
Garces lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vernon takes a step back to recover.
Garces shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vernon eats them both and turns towards Garces to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Garces shoots in for a double leg but Vernon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vernon throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Garces. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vernon swats away the attempt to clinch by Garces.
As Garces backs off Vernon throws a huge counter combo but Garces manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Vernon rushes Garces and presses him up against the cage.
We've been informed that Vernon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Garces is looking for a takedown.
Garces wants a takedown.
Vernon trying to land knees to the body.
Garces fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vernon can't break the clinch.
Garces jumps guard but Vernon stands there with Garces around his waist. Garces gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4##BC#
Garces's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Garces with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Vernon gets tackled into the cage by Garces. Garces maintains the clinch.
Garces goes for a takedown attempt but Vernon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garces lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon moves in looking to clinch but Garces pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Garces dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Garces manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vernon on his heels. He'll look to pass Vernon's guard now, I'm sure.
Garces postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garces is in close to Vernon's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Garces is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Garces lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garces landing with the ground and pound.
Garces looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vernon has momentary wrist control but Garces slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Garces is working Vernon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garces won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garces with a nice head shot there.
Garces stands up over Vernon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garces is in close to Vernon's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Garces gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Garces shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vernon's guard.
Vernon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garces preventing the sweep.
Garces stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garces trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vernon's guard.#T2#
Garces is in close to Vernon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garces working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garces chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Garces drops back looking for a leg! Vernon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vernon manages to kick Garces off! Garces jumps back into Vernon's guard. #SU#
Garces stands and steps away. Vernon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vernon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garces is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Garces looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vernon!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garces wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working. #T3##SU#
Garces stands up.
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Garces closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vernon's guard.
Vernon has his hands on Garces's head, controlling the position.
Garces looking to sit in guard and control but Vernon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Miguel Garces overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Garces is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB#
Garces has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vernon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Garces.
Garces regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garces manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vernon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garces is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vernon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vernon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Derrick Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Garces is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garces seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Garces showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garces, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Garces!
Miguel Garces thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Garces throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Casey counters with a shoot takedown. Garces fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Garces is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Casey stops a takedown attempt from Garces.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Garces is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Casey can't fight it off and eventually Garces manages to take the fight to the floor. Casey looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Casey trying to control the position.
Casey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garces is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garces wants to control from the top but Casey keeps moving.
Casey looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Garces lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casey keeping moving, preventing Garces from controlling successfully.
Garces with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garces trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom.
Garces postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Casey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Casey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garces controls the pace.
Garces chips away with some ground and pound.
Garces looking to pass the guard.
Garces throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Casey looking to control.
Garces postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garces lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Casey has momentary wrist control but Garces slips an elbow through the middle.
Casey controlling Garces's posture.
Garces wants to control from the top but Casey keeps moving.
Casey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garces is controlling him.
Garces wants to pass the guard but Casey is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Casey holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Garces makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Casey is trying to keep Garces in close.
Garces with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Garces gets to his feet. Casey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Garces throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Casey on the side of the head. #CL2#
Garces forces Casey back against the cage and clinches.
Casey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garces fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Casey is breathing heavily.
Garces lands a nice looking kick to the body. Casey takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Casey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garces.
#CL2#
Garces rushes Casey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Casey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Garces ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garces no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Garces working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Casey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Casey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Casey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garces has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Casey has managed to get both his arms back between Garces's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garces is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Garces dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Casey misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Garces gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Casey looking for a takedown.
Garces is pressed up against the cage. Casey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garces down to the mat. Garces avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garces pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Casey feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Garces instigates a clinch. #TD#
Casey gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Garces kicks off Casey and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Garces shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Casey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Garces's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Garces gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garces.
Casey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Miguel Garces is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Casey is looking to clinch.
Garces connects with a body shot that sends Casey's belly button to the back.
Casey fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Garces closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Casey to the mat! Casey manages to get full guard.
Garces throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garces lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garces throws an elbow that misses. Casey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garces's guard. Nice move by Casey!#REVR#
Casey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Garces looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Garces working for a triangle but Casey defends it easily.
Garces not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Garces is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Casey is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Garces looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Casey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Garces working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Casey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Casey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garces's head.
Casey stands up over Garces, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Casey works over Garces with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Casey lands a couple of digs.
Casey landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Casey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Casey lands a couple of digs.
Casey with a nice head shot there.
Garces has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Casey is in close to Garces's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Garces throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garces has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Casey lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Garces had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Casey defends it easily.
Garces looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Casey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Casey gets to his feet - Garces follows without any prompting. #T4#
Casey misses with a head kick.
Casey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Garces closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Casey to the mat! Casey manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Garces postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Casey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garces, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Garces looking for a guillotine here but Casey defends easily.
Casey landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Garces showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Casey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Garces instigates a clinch.
Garces tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Casey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garces is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Casey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garces fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Garces counters with a single leg into guard. Casey didn't expect that. #ES#
Casey has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Garces has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Casey looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lionel Casey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Casey is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Casey is fighting off a takedown attempt but Garces is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Casey to the mat. Casey regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1##SUB2#
Garces has gone for a leg lock! Casey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garces's guard.#REVR#
Casey throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Garces has his foot on Casey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Casey works his way back into a safe position though.
Garces avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Garces throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Casey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Garces avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garces controls Casey momentarily but Casey frees himself. #SUB2#
Garces is looking for a triangle but Casey pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Casey lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Garces is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Casey defends well.
Casey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Casey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Casey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garces utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garces keeping moving, preventing Casey from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Garces kicks Casey off and gets to his feet.
Garces is trying hard to land a takedown here. Casey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Casey moves into range and clinches up with Garces.#T3#
Casey wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Casey gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Casey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garces avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Casey. #SUB2#
Garces looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Casey is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Garces looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garces taking some punishment here, with Casey in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Casey.
Casey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4##SUB2#
Garces looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Casey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garces sees it coming and defends easily.
Garces moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Garces escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Casey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garces working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Garces is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Casey stands up over Garces, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lionel Casey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Garces is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garces is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Lionel Casey.
Well Garces 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Garces!
A relieved looking Miguel Garces thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Garces moves to clinch but Page breaks away
and Page counters with a one-two to the body.
Garces tries to clinch there but Page circles away.
#TD2#
Garces drives through with a takedown into Page's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page, not yet.
Page is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garces trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garces throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Page really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garces working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Page will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Garces wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Page avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page pulls Garces in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garces accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garces trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Garces throws a big elbow that misses.
Garces won't allow Page to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garces accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Garces looking for subs from the bottom but Page mounts him!
Garces is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page avoids the attempt from Garces to control.
Page content just to control the position here.
Garces is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Garces taking shots to the head.
Page controlling from mount.
Garces gets back to half guard.
Garces is trying to stand.
#T4#
Page sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Garces trying to control from the bottom.
Garces is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Garces actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garces is looking to control Page's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garces avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Page dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Page shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garces as he avoids it easily.
Page shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garces as he avoids it easily.
Miguel Garces seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garces throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Page.
Page looks for a takedown but Garces sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page. #TD2#
Garces drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces in side control, throwing shots but Page defends.
Page tries to improve position but can't.
Garces misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Garces cracks Page with a big right hand but Page just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Garces tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Garces is looking to take a break and control but Page is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miguel Garces has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garces scoring with punches and elbows.
Page is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garces tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Garces scoring with punches and elbows.
Page is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garces's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Page is trying to control but can't.
Garces takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garces thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Garces is keen to just control but Page is a slippery customer.
Garces looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Page with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garces thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Page's head.
Page moves into full guard.
Page working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garces. #SUB2#
Garces postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Page is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garces, into his guard. #REVR#
Page controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Garces is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Page postures up.
Garces keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page works over Garces with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Garces had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Page defends it easily.#SUB2#
Garces is looking for a triangle here but Page uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Garces struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garces looking for a sweep but Page has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Garces is desperately trying to improve his position but Page has a good base and remains in mount.
Page looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garces working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Garces showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Page swats away the attempt to clinch by Garces.
Nice body kick there by Garces.#TD2#
Garces shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Page manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Page trying to control the position.
Garces looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Page has control of Garces's left arm, preventing Garces from doing any damage.
Garces controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Garces trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garces postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garces is looking to work some ground and pound but Page has wrist control.
Garces trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garces tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard.
Garces trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garces takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Page is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garces defends well.#SUB2#
Garces is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Page is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Page has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Page slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Page has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garces is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Garces isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Page stacks Garces 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 Page!
Garces is trying to buck Page off.
Page content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Page'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.
Page working away.
Garces tries to improve position but can't.
Page lands a nice forearm strike.
Garces takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Page lands some shots froms side control.
Page controlling the position.
Page working the head with strikes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garces tries to bench press Page off him but Page keeps the position.
Garces sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Page 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.
Garces wants to get back to full guard.
Page wants to stand up but Garces is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Garces looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Page pushes past his half guard into mount!
Garces tries to hold on but Page postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garces sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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 David Page.
I think Page 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Page!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Garces works over Valdez's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Michale Valdez has been cut.#TD2#
Garces drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garces accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez keeping moving, preventing Garces from controlling successfully.
Garces throws a strike but Valdez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Garces controls Valdez momentarily but Valdez frees himself. #SUB2#
Garces had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valdez defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez stands up over Garces, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Garces is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valdez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Garces had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valdez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Garces isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Valdez stacks Garces 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 Valdez!#SUB#
Valdez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Garces is trying to improve his position.
Garces is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Valdez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garces knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Valdez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garces some visible discomfort.
Valdez is working Garces over with some ground and pound from side control.
Garces is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Valdez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Valdez 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.
Garces slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Valdez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valdez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Garces looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valdez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Garces has his foot on Valdez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valdez works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Valdez connects with a couple of short punches.
Valdez scoring with some ground and pound.
Garces working a defensive guard here.
Valdez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valdez stands up over Garces, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valdez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Valdez is in close to Garces's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Valdez postures up and lands a big shot to Garces's brow. #SUB2#
Garces has his foot on Valdez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valdez works his way back into a safe position though.
Garces looks winded!#SU#
Garces is working an open guard so Valdez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Valdez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garces sprawls well initially but Valdez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Valdez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#ES2#
Garces kicks Valdez off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Garces tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Valdez closes the distance and clinches.
Garces is trying to force a seperation but Valdez has the dominant position.#TD2#
Garces jumps guard.
Valdez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Garces is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdez is aware though and is defending well.
Valdez cracks Garces with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Garces throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Valdez escapes and throws Garces's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Garces is working to avoid the ground and pound but Valdez connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Valdez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garces is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michale Valdez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michale Valdez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Garces misses with the body kick#TD#
and Valdez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Garces!
Garces manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Valdez wants to work for an arm triangle but Garces is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garces slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Garces is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valdez is looking to stand up but Garces won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Valdez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Garces escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valdez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garces is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Garces looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Valdez connects with a couple of short punches.
Valdez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Garces isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Valdez stacks Garces 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 Valdez!#SUB#
Valdez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Garces is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Valdez yanks on the arm and Garces is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Valdez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michale Valdez!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 778 Round 1
Date: Jul 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Zidane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garces. #CL2#
Garces drives through and clinches with Zidane against the cage.
Zidane takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zidane is looking for a takedown.
Zidane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garces is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zidane prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zarko Zidane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Garces.
Garces can't find room to land a body shot as Zidane controls the action.
Garces is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Garces is trying to break free.#TD2#
Garces jumps guard.
Zidane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zidane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zidane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garces on the ground.
Zidane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garces can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zidane controls the pace.
Zidane postures up and lands a big shot to Garces's brow.
Zidane throws a big elbow that misses.
Zidane is looking to work some ground and pound but Garces has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garces keeping moving, preventing Zidane from controlling successfully.
Garces looking to control.
Zidane lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Zidane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zidane with a nice head shot there.
Zidane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garces's head.
Zidane distracts Garces with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#
Garces is rocked!
Zidane arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Garces's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
Zarko Zidane 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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