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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Vargas effectively controlling the action here.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams tries to pull guard but Vargas holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Williams darts in and clinches Vargas up against the cage.#T1#
Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vargas is defending well.
Luciano Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Williams.
Vargas effectively controlling the action here.
Williams prevents Vargas from breaking the clinch.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Vargas is controlling him.
Vargas has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vargas has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Vargas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vargas looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Williams 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.#ES#
Vargas kicks Williams off and gets to his feet.
Jason Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vargas circles away.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Vargas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vargas.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Vargas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vargas is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Vargas tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vargas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams looks winded!
Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vargas slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Vargas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vargas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams leaves Vargas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Vargas moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Vargas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vargas throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
#TD2#
Williams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vargas's guard.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas is controlling Williams's posture.
Vargas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Vargas's front leg but catches the back leg as Vargas tries to avoid it.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vargas throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vargas won't be happy with that. #ES#
Vargas throws Williams to one side and escapes!
Luciano Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Williams throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Vargas trying to control here.
#T1#
Vargas moves into full guard.
Luciano Vargas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vargas working a defensive guard here.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Vargas!#REVR#
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Vargas is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Williams is working an open guard so Vargas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2##CL2#
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Williams is trying to push Vargas away but Vargas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vargas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Vargas jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.
Vargas working a defensive guard here.
Williams is looking to advance position but Vargas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T3#
Vargas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Vargas lands a couple of good shots and Williams has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vargas scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#SUB#
Vargas looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Vargas is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Williams taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Vargas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luciano Vargas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Dunn cracks Vargas with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Dunn has managed to clinch.
Vargas tries to break the clinch but Dunn is controlling the position.
Dunn has had enough of the clinch but Vargas keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Dunn pulls Vargas into guard.
Dunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunn, not yet.
Vargas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dunn pulls Vargas in close to his closed guard and prevents Vargas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vargas is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Vargas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vargas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Dunn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vargas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Dunn rushes Vargas and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Dunn pulls guard successfully.
#ES2#
Dunn is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dunn prevents Vargas from breaking the clinch.
Vargas controlling the action here for a moment.
Dunn fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Dunn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vargas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dunn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vargas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luciano Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dunn.
Vargas is looking to break free of the clinch but Dunn has double underhooks. #BC#
Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vargas slaps away a takedown attempt from Dunn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dunn fails to land the takedown.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
#T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vargas. #ES2#
Dunn throws Vargas to one side and escapes!
Dunn works over Vargas's head and body with a nice combination.
Dunn shoots in looking for a takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl out of it but Dunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vargas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vargas thinks about countering with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to avoid it but Dunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vargas to the ground. Vargas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Dunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Dunn shoots in for a double leg but Vargas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dunn looks winded!#T4#
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunn throws a head kick but Vargas moves out of range.
Dunn has a takedown stuffed.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunn is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Dunn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunn has a takedown stuffed.
As Dunn looks to move away, Vargas throws a big counter combo but Dunn just gets out of the way.
Vargas looks for a takedown but Dunn sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dunn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vargas is defended easily by Dunn.
A nice side step and Dunn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Dunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunn but Dunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1##CL#
Vargas takes the fight into the clinch.
Dunn tries to pull guard but Vargas won't allow it.
Vargas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dunn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dunn dives in and grabs Vargas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes down on Dunn's head and hops out.#CL2#
Dunn rushes Vargas and presses him up against the cage.
Vargas is trying to push Dunn away but Dunn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vargas tries to break free but Dunn pushes him back against the cage.
Vargas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Dunn wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dunn.
Dunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vargas stalling in the clinch but Dunn improves position.
Vargas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunn's efforts to push away.
Vargas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunn has him pressed against the cage.
Vargas wants to get back to striking at distance but Dunn won't allow it.
Vargas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vargas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunn defends well and Vargas ends up having to push Dunn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Luciano Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
A punch combination from Dunn misses.
Dunn tries to land a front kick but Vargas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dunn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vargas circles away.
Vargas thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dunn closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Dunn pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dunn is breathing heavily.#TD#
Vargas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dunn's guard.#ES2#
Dunn has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vargas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dunn presses Vargas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dunn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vargas walks away with a smile on his face. Dunn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Vargas gets tackled into the cage by Dunn. Dunn maintains the clinch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vargas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vargas lands with a kick to the temple. Dunn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vargas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vargas sprawls well. Vargas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dunn gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Dunn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dunn fails to land the takedown.
Vargas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Vargas gets a clinch.
Dunn throws an elbow that misses.
Dunn is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Vargas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dunn closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dunn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Dunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vargas tries to break the clinch but Dunn is controlling the position. #T1#
Dunn is trying to drag Vargas to the mat but Vargas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luciano Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dunn.
Vargas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dunn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vargas's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dunn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#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.
Dunn tries to pull guard but Vargas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vargas wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Dunn gets control of Vargas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dunn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dunn controls Vargas momentarily but Vargas frees himself.
Vargas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Vargas gets to his feet. Dunn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice shot by Dunn.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunn but Dunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Dunn moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Vargas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vargas has Dunn pressed against the cage, preventing Dunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vargas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but Dunn blocks it.
Dunn can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Vargas breaks from the clinch.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vargas appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Dunn pushes Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vargas after a bit of a struggle.
Dunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Dunn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vargas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dunn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vargas has him pressed against the cage.
Dunn is struggling to control the position.
Vargas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vargas slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Dunn rushes Vargas and presses him up against the cage.
Luciano Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Dunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dunn stalling in the clinch but Vargas improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Dunn.
I've got Dunn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dunn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Row has Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
Row throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Row throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Vargas counters with a takedown into side control.
Row is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vargas connects with a decent elbow.
Row is trying to control Vargas's posture but Vargas avoids it.
Row tries to improve position but can't.
Vargas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Row is trying to control Vargas's posture but Vargas avoids it. #SUB#
Vargas tries for a kimura but Row is defending well.
Vargas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Row is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Row tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vargas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Row is still trying to improve position.
Vargas working the ground and pound from side control.
Row tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vargas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Vargas cracks Row with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Row is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Vargas moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Vargas looking to break Row's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Row remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vargas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Row tries to escape but Vargas has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Vargas is punishing Row with some ground and pound.
Row can't escape the position.
Vargas loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Row hold on?
Row tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vargas lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Vargas.
Row is looking to improve his position but Vargas isn't that keen on the idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Row sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vargas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Row taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard.
Row is pressing down on Vargas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Row has his foot on Vargas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vargas works his way back into a safe position though.
Vargas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Row's head.
Vargas working some strikes from top position.
Vargas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vargas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Vargas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Row tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Vargas drives through with a takedown into Row's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Row uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Row looks winded!
Row connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vargas. Vargas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Row throws a right hand that Vargas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vargas also avoids with ease.
Row lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vargas circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Row has Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Vargas to work.
Row wants a takedown.
Row missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Vargas jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Vargas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vargas avoids the head kick by Row.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Row rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vargas counters with a big head kick but Row shrugs it off. #TD#
Vargas drives through with a takedown into Row's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Row is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Vargas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas is in close to Row's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vargas chips away with some ground and pound.
Row not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vargas is working Row over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Row looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vargas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Row manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vargas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Row lands a couple of elbows.
Row postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Row with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Row postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vargas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Row, into his guard. #REVR#
Row is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Row is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Vargas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
High Row seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Row blocks a head kick by Vargas.
#T2##TD#
Vargas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Vargas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Vargas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Row moves into the clinch.
Vargas effectively controlling the action here.
Row wants to take the fight to the mat but Vargas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Vargas wants the takedown. Row is fighting it off but Vargas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Row's guard against the cage.
Row throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3##SUB2#
Row is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vargas is aware though and is defending well.
Vargas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Vargas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vargas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Row's head.
Vargas working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Vargas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Row gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Row trying to keep a closed guard but Vargas is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Vargas stands up from Row's guard - Vargas perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.
Vargas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Row manages to circle out of the way.
Vargas blocks a head kick by Row.
#TD#
Vargas scores with a takedown into Row's guard.#SUB2#
Row looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vargas passes into half guard.
#SU#
Vargas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Row tries to sprawl but Vargas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vargas slips a nice elbow through Row's hands, connecting with Row's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Vargas 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#
Row throws the left hand but Vargas avoids the punch easily.
Vargas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Luciano Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Row.
Row tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Row throws an elbow but Vargas slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vargas regains half guard there - taking advantage of Row's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Vargas is controlling Row's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Row landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Row throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vargas to regain full guard. #T1#
Row working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Row takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vargas trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Row gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Vargas 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.#SU#
Vargas stands and steps away. Row gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A right-left combo lands from Vargas.
A shot to the liver by Row. Beautiful body shot.
Vargas dodges the punch combination from Row.
#CL#
Vargas gets a clinch. #T2##TD#
Vargas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Row is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Vargas frees his head nicely. Oh but Row has switched to an armbar! Vargas is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). High Row!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Mushroom shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vargas tries for a takedown but Mushroom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mushroom closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Mushroom pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vargas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mushroom tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
Mushroom closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Mushroom pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Luciano Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magic Mushroom.#TD2#
Vargas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vargas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mushroom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Mushroom wants to pass the guard but Vargas is keeping the position.
My spies in Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform me that Mushroom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mushroom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vargas's guard.#SUB2#
Mushroom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vargas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vargas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vargas! #REVR#
Vargas tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Vargas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mushroom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mushroom wants to control but Vargas postures up.#T2#
Mushroom is looking for a sweep.
Mushroom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mushroom is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Vargas decides to stand back up.
Mushroom misses with a takedown attempt
and Vargas counters with a left and a right that stings Mushroom.
Mushroom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vargas counters with a one-two to the body.
Mushroom takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Vargas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mushroom tries to avoid it but Vargas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mushroom to the ground. Mushroom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vargas tries to clinch but Mushroom is having none of it.
Mushroom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vargas.
Mushroom misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Mushroom darts in and clinches Vargas up against the cage.#BC2#
Mushroom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mushroom instigates a clinch.
Mushroom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Mushroom ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mushroom no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mushroom pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.
Mushroom wants to get back to his feet but Vargas is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Mushroom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vargas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vargas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mushroom pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
That was a close round but I would say that Luciano Vargas 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#
Mushroom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Mushroom throws a leg kick
and Vargas counters with a series of strikes. Mushroom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Luciano Vargas is winning the standup battle so far.
Mushroom fails to land the takedown.
Vargas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mushroom defends it nicely.#CL2#
Mushroom clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mushroom leaning against his opponent.
Mushroom prevents Vargas from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Vargas is trying to break the clinch but Mushroom is controlling him.
Vargas avoiding damage as Mushroom throws knees to the body.
Vargas wants to break free but Mushroom has control.
Mushroom can't get the takedown.
Vargas is looking to break free of the clinch but Mushroom has double underhooks.
Vargas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mushroom wants a takedown but no success here.
Luciano Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magic Mushroom.
Mushroom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Mushroom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Mushroom shoots in and bounces Vargas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mushroom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Vargas working a defensive guard but Mushroom manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Mushroom goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vargas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mushroom but great work by Vargas.
Vargas misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SU#
Vargas stands up and beckons Mushroom to his feet.
Vargas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mushroom misses with a takedown attempt - Vargas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Vargas scores with a head kick.
Mushroom throws an overhand right that lands on Vargas's shoulder, as Vargas tries to avoid the shot.
Mushroom shoots and misses
and Vargas counters with a one-two to the body.
Vargas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vargas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mushroom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vargas defends it well.
Mushroom closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Mushroom pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Mushroom fails with the takedown.#T4#
Mushroom shoots in but no luck this time.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Mushroom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vargas to the ground. Mushroom is now in Vargas's guard.
Mushroom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vargas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mushroom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vargas controls Mushroom momentarily but Mushroom frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mushroom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mushroom stays in close to Vargas's body and controls the position.
Mushroom pushing down on Vargas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luciano Vargas 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Mushroom misses.
Vargas appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Mushroom moves into range and clinches up with Vargas.
Vargas is trying to break the clinch but Mushroom is controlling him.
Vargas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mushroom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mushroom stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Mushroom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mushroom leaves Vargas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throws a head kick that half lands.
Vargas shoots in looking for a takedown but Mushroom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vargas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Mushroom moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Mushroom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Mushroom closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vargas did well to prevent Mushroom getting side control.
Vargas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mushroom is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mushroom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Mushroom 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.#T2#
Vargas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mushroom is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mushroom tries to pass to full mount but Vargas defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mushroom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vargas to the ground. Mushroom is now in Vargas's guard.
Mushroom throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mushroom's guard. Nice move by Vargas!#REVR#
Mushroom 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#
Vargas wants to stand but Mushroom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mushroom has Vargas pulled in close to control his posture.
Magic Mushroom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mushroom 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.
Magic Mushroom has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mushroom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vargas defends it easily.
Mushroom has control of Vargas's left arm, preventing Vargas from doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vargas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mushroom wants to stand but Vargas is controlling the position.
Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vargas won't allow Mushroom to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Mushroom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Vargas stands up from Mushroom's guard - Vargas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Luciano Vargas 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!#CL2#
Mushroom clinches up with Vargas and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magic Mushroom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vargas 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luciano Vargas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Vargas blocks the body kick.
Vargas dodges the punch combination from Idea.
Bad Idea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Idea closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vargas to the mat! Vargas manages to get full guard.
Vargas is trying to control the position but Idea postures up.
Vargas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Idea on the ground.
Vargas being controlled here, momentarily.
Idea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Idea with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea wants to stand but Vargas has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Idea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Idea preventing the sweep.
Idea tries to stand but Vargas is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Idea throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Idea is in Vargas's guard.
Vargas pulls Idea in close to prevent any damage.
Idea not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Idea stands up over Vargas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vargas has a closed guard, preventing Idea from standing up.
Idea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vargas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Idea stopping the sweep attempt from Vargas.
Vargas is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Vargas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Idea to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Vargas being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Idea might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Idea has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vargas is proving hard to escape from.
Vargas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vargas is trying to control the position but Idea postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Idea controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Idea throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Idea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vargas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Idea defends it nicely.#TD2#
Idea shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Idea has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vargas defend it? Idea steps over the head and cranks it - Vargas is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Idea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bad Idea!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Vargas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Chang kicks off Vargas and gets to his feet.
Vargas dives in for a single leg takedown but Chang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Chang 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.
Vargas is looking to stand back up but Chang counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vargas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Chang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vargas defends it well. #SUB2#
Chang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Chang wants to take a breather but Vargas is having none of it.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chang. #SUB2#
Chang is working for a kimura but Vargas is defending it quite comfortably.
Vargas trying to control but Chang postures up.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chang drops an elbow to the side of Vargas's head.
Vargas trying to hold on to Chang's head to control him but Chang postures up.
#SUB2#
Chang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chang passes to side control.
Vargas struggling a bit here.
Chang trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Chang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Vargas reaches up around Chang's neck trying to control. But Chang takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Vargas! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Vargas is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Chang celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zhen Chang!
Zhen Chang was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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