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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Rojas leaves Stalin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rojas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rojas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Rojas gets tackled into the cage by Stalin. Stalin maintains the clinch. #TD#
Rojas jumps guard and drags Stalin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stalin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stalin wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving.
Rojas pulls Stalin in close to prevent any damage.
Rojas'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Rojas.
Rojas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stalin on the ground.#T1#
Rojas is looking to stand up but Stalin isn't so interested in that idea.
Stalin throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stalin tries to stand but Rojas is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stalin.
Stalin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Rojas counters by moving into the clinch.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
Rojas looking to throw knees to the head but Stalin is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stalin's elbow. #TD#
Rojas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rojas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stalin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rojas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rojas has control of Stalin's left arm, preventing Stalin from doing any damage.
Stalin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stalin preventing the sweep.
Stalin is looking to work some ground and pound but Rojas has wrist control.
Stalin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stalin throwing strikes but missing.
Stalin is fighting to break Rojas's control of his arms but Rojas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Stalin wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stalin lands a couple of elbows.
Rojas pulls Stalin in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Rojas shoots in and gets a takedown into Stalin's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rojas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rojas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rojas is looking to stand up but Stalin won't let him. #T4#
Rojas stays in close to Stalin's body and controls the position.
Rojas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rojas preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rojas wants to stand but Stalin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stalin throws a nice looking combination but Rojas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been informed that Stalin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stalin looks winded!#TD#
Stalin gets caught flat footed, as Rojas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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 Diego Rojas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stalin shoots in for a takedown but Rojas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stalin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rojas circles away.
Joe Stalin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rojas stuffs the takedown.
Diego Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Stalin.
Stalin blocks a head kick by Rojas.
Stalin shoots in looking for a takedown but Rojas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stalin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Stalin gets caught napping as Rojas dives in and scores a takedown. Stalin manages to retain guard.
Rojas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rojas throws a big right hand that misses.
Rojas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalin is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rojas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stalin is proving hard to escape from.
Rojas controlling from the top position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Rojas is stinking the place up with his stalling.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stalin shoots in looking for a takedown but Rojas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stalin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalin is just out of range.
Stalin shoots for a double leg takedown but Rojas sprawls well. He's pushed Stalin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rojas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stalin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rojas's waist but Rojas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stalin off to one side.
Rojas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Rojas instigates a clinch.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stalin can do to turn this around?
Rojas is trying to pull guard but Stalin has him pressed against the cage.
Rojas tries to land knees in the clinch but Stalin avoids the damage to the body.
Rojas tries to work over Stalin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rojas fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land. #T3##TD#
Rojas drags the fight down to the ground.
Stalin postures up in Rojas's guard and throws a big left but Rojas blocks it.
Stalin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stalin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rojas is pulling down on Stalin's head. It's preventing any offense from Stalin, at least for the moment.
Stalin scoring with some ground and pound.
Stalin cracks Rojas with a solid left hand.
Stalin trying to move into half guard but instead Rojas has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Rojas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stalin is trying to keep Rojas in close.
Rojas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Rojas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rojas wants to stand but Stalin is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Rojas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stalin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rojas avoids it really well and circles away.
Rojas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stalin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Stalin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rojas jumps guard but Stalin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diego Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Stalin.#TD#
Rojas pulls guard effortlessly.
Stalin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stalin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rojas pulls Stalin in to control the position. #T1#
Rojas looking for a sweep. Not yet Rojas, not yet.
Stalin connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Rojas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stalin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rojas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rojas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stalin's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Stalin has a closed guard, preventing Rojas from standing up.
Stalin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rojas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rojas is looking to work some ground and pound but Stalin has wrist control.
Stalin has a closed guard, preventing Rojas from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stalin is defended easily by Rojas.
Stalin shoots in but Rojas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rojas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Rojas 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.#T4#
Rojas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rojas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stalin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rojas.
Rojas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rojas 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Rojas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rojas 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Rojas!
Joe Stalin spoke after the fight, saying 'Pfttt... Pig Dog'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Rojas leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rojas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rojas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Rojas moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Rojas tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith looking to control but Rojas passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rojas lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rojas is working away from the top position though.
Rojas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rojas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rojas is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith tries to roll over but Rojas keeps him under control.#SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Rojas.
Rojas wants to stand up but Smith has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rojas prevents Smith from improving his position.
Rojas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rojas takes one to the chin there.#T3##CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Rojas.
Rojas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diego Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rojas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith is trying to push Rojas away but Rojas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rojas fails to pull guard.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Rojas has double underhooks. #TD2#
Smith jumps guard and drags Rojas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rojas defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rojas wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T4#
Rojas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rojas chips away with some ground and pound.
Rojas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Rojas decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Rojas up against the cage.
Rojas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rojas tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Rojas fails to pull guard.
Rojas is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rojas down to the mat. Rojas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rojas tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rojas to the ground. Rojas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Rojas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rojas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Diego Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Rojas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rojas stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Rojas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Smith misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Rojas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Rojas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rojas tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Rojas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Rojas pulls Smith into guard.
Rojas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Rojas is trying to keep Smith in close.
#SU2#
Smith stands and steps away. Rojas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rojas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Rojas looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Smith blocks a head kick by Rojas.
#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Rojas against the cage.
Rojas is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Rojas.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rojas tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Rojas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.#T3#
Rojas tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
#TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Rojas controlling him for the moment.
Rojas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith wants to sweep here but Rojas controlling him for the moment.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rojas has passed into side control.
The ground and pound from Rojas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith has one of Rojas's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Rojas wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith looks to move to half guard but instead Rojas has passed into mount! Damn!
Smith tries to hold on but Rojas postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Rojas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith shoots in but Rojas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rojas, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rojas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Rojas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith pushes down on Rojas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SU2#
Smith stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Smith pushes Rojas up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Rojas fails to pull guard.
A short right from Smith. #TD#
Rojas pulls guard effortlessly.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Rojas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rojas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rojas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rojas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rojas! #REVR#
Rojas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rojas trying to control the position but Smith is working away. #T3#
Smith struggling a bit here.
Rojas trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Rojas scoring with strikes. #SU#
Rojas decides to stand back up.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rojas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Rojas attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Diego Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rojas avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Rojas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rojas tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Smith tries to get set, Rojas tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rojas is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Rojas circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Rojas gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Rojas is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Rojas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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 Diego Rojas.
I think Rojas 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Rojas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnston fails to land the takedown.
Rojas is looking to counter the offense by Johnston and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Johnston moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnston can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Johnston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Johnston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rojas is trying to pull guard but Johnston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Rojas gets control of Johnston's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rojas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnston won't allow Rojas to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Johnston from controlling successfully. #T1#
Johnston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rojas is keeping the position for now.
Rojas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Johnston from controlling successfully.
Rojas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnston trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rojas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnston can pounce on him.
Johnston misses with a takedown attempt - Rojas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rojas looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Diego Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Johnston.#TD#
Rojas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rojas cracks Johnston with a big elbow.
Rojas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Johnston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rojas taking a breather here. #T3#
Johnston is trying to control Rojas's posture but Rojas avoids it.
Rojas working the ground and pound.
Johnston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnston taking a bit of punishment here - Rojas scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Johnston's face as Rojas controls the position.
Rojas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnston down.
Rojas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnston tries to buck Rojas off but Rojas is having none of it.#SU#
Rojas stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4##TD#
Rojas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnston's half guard.#ES2#
Johnston has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rojas is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnston back against the cage.
Rojas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnston to keep the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston wants a takedown.
Johnston looks winded!
Rojas tries to pull guard but Johnston won't allow it.
Rojas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Rojas manages to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rojas is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Johnston sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Rojas doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Johnston paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Rojas - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Diego Rojas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Rojas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mendez is trying to defend but Rojas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rojas tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mendez controls his leg.
Rojas prevents Mendez from standing back up.
Rojas is thwarting Mendez's attempts to control the position.
Mendez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rojas controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez is pressing down on Rojas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendez has wrist control.
Mendez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rojas is one step ahead there. #T1#
Rojas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rojas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mendez is proving hard to escape from.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mendez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rojas avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Rojas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rojas working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Rojas is trying to get an arm triangle but Mendez is defending well. #ES2#
Mendez sneaks out the side door and pushes Rojas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Rojas closes the distance and clinches.#T3##TD#
Rojas pulls guard.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Rojas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rojas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
Rojas looking for a sweep. Not yet Rojas, not yet.
Rojas is pulling down on Mendez's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendez, at least for the moment.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Rojas is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rojas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mendez.
Diego Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chavez Mendez.
Mendez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rojas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendez thinking. #TD2#
Mendez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez is trying to control the action in half guard but Rojas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rojas controlling the position for now.
Rojas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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 Diego Rojas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mendez clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Rojas jumps guard.
Rojas 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.
Rojas is trying to control the position but Mendez postures up.
Rojas looking for a sweep. Not yet Rojas, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving. #T1#
Rojas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Mendez stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Mendez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rojas tries to pull guard but Mendez holds him up against the cage and eventually Rojas drops back down to his feet.
Rojas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mendez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rojas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mendez walks away with a smile on his face. Rojas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Rojas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rojas defends it nicely.
Rojas is looking to counter the offense by Mendez and move into the clinch.#T2#
Rojas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendez.
Mendez fails with the takedown.
Rojas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rojas wants it to stay on the feet.
Chavez Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Mendez rushes Rojas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rojas jumps guard but Mendez stands there with Rojas around his waist. Rojas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Rojas tries to pull guard but Mendez won't allow it.
Rojas gets underhooks to prevent Mendez's takedown attempt.
Rojas tries to pull guard but Mendez holds him up against the cage and eventually Rojas drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Rojas decides to pull guard.
Mendez trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Mendez gets to his feet - Rojas follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rojas works Mendez's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Mendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendez tries to sprawl out of it but Rojas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rojas tries to avoid it but Mendez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rojas to the ground. Rojas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Mendez moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Rojas pulls Mendez into guard.
Mendez stopping the sweep attempt from Rojas.
Rojas can't keep his opponent in guard - Mendez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chavez Mendez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mendez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rojas counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt - Rojas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rojas's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez darts in looking for a takedown but Rojas gets double underhooks and turns Mendez into the cage.
Rojas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diego Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chavez Mendez.#CL2#
Mendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rojas, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Rojas tries to pull guard but Mendez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Rojas jumps guard and drags Mendez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diego Rojas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rojas trying to control the position here.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez passes Rojas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rojas is looking to control Mendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rojas avoid being mounted?#T2#
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Rojas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rojas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rojas wants to sweep but Mendez has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Mendez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rojas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Mendez looking to control but instead Rojas has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rojas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendez.
Rojas is doing well to control the position and prevent Mendez from advancing to side control.
Mendez prevents Rojas from standing back up.
Mendez controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rojas swivels and escapes.
Rojas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mendez manages to circle out of the way.
Diego Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendez tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendez misses with a double jab
and Rojas counters with a head kick.
Mendez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rojas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rojas happy to just control the position for now.
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 Diego Rojas.
I think Rojas 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Rojas!
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