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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Browne instigates a clinch.
Browne stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Browne tries to circle away but Vasquez has him pinned against the cage.
Vasquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Browne has double underhooks.
Browne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasquez is trying to break the clinch but Browne has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Vasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Vasquez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Browne on his heels. He'll look to pass Browne's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Vasquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Browne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vasquez has managed to get both his arms back between Browne's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vasquez is sitting in close to Browne's body. Browne has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vasquez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vasquez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Browne.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Travis Browne!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Vasquez rushes Barrett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barrett dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Barrett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Barrett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vasquez did well to prevent Barrett getting side control.
Barrett stalling. #SU2#
Barrett stands up and beckons Vasquez to join him on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Barrett gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barrett prevents Vasquez from breaking the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Barrett wants the takedown. Vasquez is fighting it off but Barrett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vasquez's guard against the cage.
Vasquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barrett controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasquez wants to hit a switch here but Barrett passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vasquez there!
Vasquez has given up his back here.
Vasquez trying to control the position but Barrett manages to sink in the hooks.
Barrett punches the canvas rather than the man. #T2##SUB2#
Vasquez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barrett.
Barrett is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Barrett is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vasquez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Vasquez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Barrett missing with strikes from the back. #T3#
Barrett avoiding Vasquez 's attempts to control his hands.
Vasquez covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Barrett tightening his grip on Vasquez, looking for the choke.
Vasquez can't escape the position.
Barrett is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Vasquez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barrett. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Barrett looking for the choke from the back.
Barrett struggling to keep hold of the position.
Barrett controlling from the back.
Barrett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrett somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Barrett trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Barrett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Barrett swinging wildly here.
Barrett lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD2#
Barrett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vasquez's guard.
Barrett preventing the sweep.
Barrett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vasquez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Barrett drops back looking for a leg! Vasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasquez manages to kick Barrett off! Barrett jumps back into Vasquez's guard. #T1#
Vasquez controls Barrett momentarily but Barrett frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vasquez enables Barrett to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vasquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barrett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vasquez trying to keep a closed guard but Barrett is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Barrett tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasquez is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Vasquez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barrett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrett slips nicely into half guard.
Vasquez trying to hold on to Barrett's head to control him but Barrett postures up.
#SUB2#
Barrett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barrett wants to pass to mount but Vasquez is defending the position. #T3#
Barrett is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Barrett 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 referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#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.
Barrett wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vasquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barrett tries to avoid it but Vasquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barrett to the ground. Barrett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barrett, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
It looks like Royal Vasquez has been cut.#CL2#
Barrett closes the distance and clinches.
Barrett is leaning against Vasquez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Barrett jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Barrett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vasquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vasquez preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Barrett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Royal Vasquez's cut.
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##TD2#
Barrett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barrett showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Vasquez has one foot on Barrett's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vasquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Barrett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vasquez quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Barrett is trying to work for a kimura but Vasquez is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrett not doing much here.
#SU2#
Barrett decides to stand and escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Barrett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barrett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vasquez regains half guard.#SU2#
Barrett postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vasquez to stand up.
Barrett lands a head kick!
#ROC2#
Vasquez is rocked!#TD2#
Barrett closes the distance looking for a takedown. Vasquez stuffs it but Barrett still has hold of him. Barrett picks Vasquez up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Barrett slams Vasquez to the floor and that's really hurt Vasquez - he doesn't know where he is! Barrett throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Barrett!
As William Barrett got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Oh yes bitches. I beat your dick and ass. I am gonna celebrate with pornhub.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Khan. #ES#
Vasquez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Khan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Vasquez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Khan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Khan has Vasquez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Khan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vasquez tumbling to the mat - Khan dives into Vasquez's guard.
Khan stopping the sweep attempt from Vasquez.
Vasquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Khan content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Vasquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Khan stopping the sweep attempt from Vasquez.
Khan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vasquez working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan is stalling in the full guard.
Khan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan wants to pass to mount but Vasquez is defending the position.
Vasquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vasquez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Khan stays in close to Vasquez's body and controls the position.
Vasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khan postures up.
Khan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khan postures up and lands a big shot to Vasquez's brow.
Khan is stalling in the full guard.
Khan trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Vasquez is working an open guard so Khan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Khan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vasquez to the mat! Vasquez manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Vasquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khan defends well.
Khan trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 Royal Vasquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Royal Vasquez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Vasquez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Khan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vasquez is not content to let Khan control the position.
Vasquez is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan controls the position.
Mashu Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Khan working away.#SU2#
Khan stands up and beckons Vasquez to his feet. #TD2#
Khan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vasquez on his heels. He'll look to pass Vasquez's guard now, I'm sure.
Khan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vasquez keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass. #T2#
Vasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vasquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasquez is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Khan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Vasquez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Khan is on him like a limpet, forcing Vasquez back against the cage.#BC2#
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##TD2#
Vasquez gets caught flat footed, as Khan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vasquez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan has Vasquez pressed against the cage, preventing Vasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vasquez being controlled against the cage.
Vasquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasquez. #T4##BC2#
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Khan. #TD2#
Khan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vasquez is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
Vasquez 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mashu Khan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Royal Vasquez's cut.
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##TD2#
Khan shoots in and gets a takedown into Vasquez's guard.
Khan wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khan postures up in Vasquez's guard and throws a big left but Vasquez blocks it.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Vasquez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vasquez is trying to keep Khan in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khan cracks the inside of Vasquez's front leg. #TD2#
Khan shoots in and gets a takedown into Vasquez's guard.
Vasquez pulls Khan in close to prevent any damage.
Vasquez striking from the bottom here. #T2#
Khan trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Khan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vasquez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Khan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khan cracks Vasquez with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khan throwing strikes from guard but Vasquez blocks nicely.
Khan slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vasquez wants to get back to full guard.
Khan working Vasquez over with strikes.
Vasquez trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khan trying to control from half guard but Vasquez is working away.
Khan not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Khan drives through and clinches with Vasquez against the cage.
Khan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasquez's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Khan 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!#TD2#
Khan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vasquez to the mat! Vasquez manages to get full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mashu Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khan 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mashu Khan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Gathuessi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vasquez quickly recovers to half guard.
Gathuessi wants to pass to mount but Vasquez is defending the position.
Vasquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gathuessi working Vasquez over with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Royal Vasquez has been cut.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gathuessi in particular looking to stall.
Vasquez trying to control but Gathuessi postures up.
#SUB#
Vasquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gathuessi pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gathuessi trying to control the pace.
Gathuessi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasquez keeps working. #T1#
Vasquez wants to improve his position but Gathuessi is controlling well.
Gathuessi working Vasquez over with strikes.
Vasquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gathuessi 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.
Gathuessi wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is keeping the position.
Vasquez is trying to control the position but Gathuessi postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gathuessi wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Gathuessi looking to pass the guard.
Gathuessi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vasquez is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gathuessi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gathuessi wants to free his trapped foot but Vasquez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Vasquez trying to control but Gathuessi postures up.
Vasquez missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Vasquez actively working from the bottom here.
Gathuessi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gathuessi is taking a breather. Vasquez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gathuessi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vasquez's thigh. Vasquez counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Gathuessi from controlling successfully.
Gathuessi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gathuessi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Gathuessi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vasquez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gathuessi, into his guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gathuessi trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sianga Gathuessi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Vasquez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gathuessi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vasquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gathuessi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gathuessi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez tries to roll over but Gathuessi keeps him under control.#T1#
Gathuessi is pressing down on Vasquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vasquez is holding on for now.
Vasquez wants to control but Gathuessi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gathuessi is controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gathuessi stalling away here and it's allowed Vasquez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gathuessi being controlled here momentarily.
Vasquez 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.
Vasquez is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches up with Gathuessi, looking for a takedown. Vasquez pushes Gathuessi against the cage but Gathuessi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Gathuessi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vasquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vasquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gathuessi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gathuessi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Gathuessi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU2#
Gathuessi stands up out of the half guard. #KD2#
Gathuessi lands a big head kick that sends Vasquez tumbling to the mat! Gathuessi takes a step backwards and waves Vasquez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Vasquez is rocked!#TD2#
Gathuessi shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Vasquez is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Sianga Gathuessi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Worldly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vasquez looking to stall.
Worldly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasquez's efforts to push away.
Vasquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Worldly has double underhooks. #BC2#
Worldly manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Worldly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vasquez really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worldly stops Vasquez from standing up.
Vasquez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Worldly's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Worldly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Worldly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Worldly stopping the sweep attempt from Vasquez.
Worldly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Worldly clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Worldly has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vasquez is trying to keep an underhook but Worldly manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Vasquez kicks Worldly off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Worldly scores with a takedown into Vasquez's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasquez keeping full guard, as Worldly tries to pass.
Worldly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Vasquez looking to control.
Vasquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Worldly controls the pace.
Worldly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Worldly moves into the clinch.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Vasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Worldly slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Worldly has hold of one of Vasquez's legs. Vasquez is fighting the takedown attempt but Worldly gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Worldly stopping the sweep attempt from Vasquez.
Worldly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Vasquez working for submissions but it's allowed Worldly to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Worldly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vasquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Vasquez wants to improve his position but Worldly is controlling well.
Worldly stalling.
More stalling from Worldly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Worldly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vasquez is just riding it out for now. Worldly eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunjan Worldly dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Worldly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Worldly sprawls and moves away.
Worldly misses with a series of wild punches.
Worldly lands with a straight right. Vasquez didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Royal Vasquez has been cut.#CL2#
Worldly has Vasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Worldly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Worldly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Worldly works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Worldly is thwarting Vasquez's attempts to control the position.
Worldly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vasquez is looking for a sweep. Worldly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Worldly stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Worldly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vasquez wants to control but Worldly is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Worldly decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2##CL#
Vasquez clinches up with Worldly and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasquez has had enough of the clinch but Worldly keeps him there for the moment.
Vasquez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Worldly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Worldly gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Worldly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Worldly has Vasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Vasquez working hard to break the clinch.
Vasquez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Worldly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Vasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Worldly.
Worldly leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Worldly has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vasquez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Worldly missing with punches from the back.
Worldly not allowing Vasquez to control his hands. #T4##SUB2#
Worldly working for a choke but Vasquez is defending well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Worldly is not going to allow Vasquez to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Worldly looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunjan Worldly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Royal Vasquez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Worldly moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Worldly as Vasquez tries to tie him up.
Vasquez takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Vasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasquez tries to clinch but Worldly is having none of it. #TD2#
Worldly closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vasquez did well to prevent Worldly getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Worldly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vasquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Worldly.
Vasquez is staying active underneath Worldly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Worldly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vasquez trying to control here.
#SU2#
Worldly postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vasquez to stand up.
Vasquez tries for a takedown but Worldly circles away easily#CL2#
and Worldly moves into the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Worldly jumps guard and drags Vasquez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Worldly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Worldly trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Worldly 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.
Vasquez is fighting to break Worldly's control of his arms but Worldly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Worldly 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.#T3##ES2#
Worldly has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vasquez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Worldly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Worldly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2#
Worldly decides to stand back up. Worldly steps back and let's Vasquez get back to his feet.#T4##TD2#
Worldly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vasquez!
Worldly is looking to take a break and control but Vasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Worldly is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vasquez's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasquez controls the position for a moment.
Royal Vasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunjan Worldly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vasquez is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunjan Worldly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Worldly 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunjan Worldly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Tong closes the distance and clinches.
Tong has Vasquez pressed against the cage.
Tong stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Tong's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vasquez avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Tong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vasquez prevents a body shot from Tong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tong has clasped his hands together around Vasquez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Vasquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
You can see the frustration on Vasquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tong trying to control the action but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Vasquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Tong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vasquez, who protects the arm well.
Tong is looking to take a break and control but Vasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasquez tries to buck Tong off but Tong is having none of it.
Tong advances to full mount.
Tong sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tong throws some wild stikes that Vasquez manages to avoid easily.
Tong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vasquez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tong trying to control from half guard but Vasquez is working away.
Vasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tong on the ground.#SUB2#
Tong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasquez defends it well.
Tong is keen to just control but Vasquez is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Tong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tong.
Vasquez wants to control but Tong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vasquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tong.
Tong is pressing down on Vasquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vasquez is holding on for now.
Tong trying to control from half guard but Vasquez is working away.
Tong trying to pass the guard but Vasquez defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vasquez tries to roll over but Tong keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Tong is trying to work for a kimura but Vasquez is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vasquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tong 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##TD2#
Tong shoots in and gets a takedown into Vasquez's guard.
Vasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been informed that Tong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vasquez is really struggling to control Tong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tong controlling from the top position.
Vasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez working a defensive guard here.
Tong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tong won't allow Vasquez to sweep him here. #T1#
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Tong moves into range and clinches up with Vasquez.
Vasquez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vasquez tries to stall but Tong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tong is pushing Vasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tong stalls. #T2#
Vasquez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tong pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Vasquez manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Tong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vasquez quickly recovers to half guard.
Tong wants to stand up but Vasquez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tong throwing shots but Vasquez is blocking nicely. #T3#
Tong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasquez keeps working. #SUB2#
Tong wants to work for an arm triangle but Vasquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vasquez trying to control from the bottom.
Tong prevents Vasquez from improving his position.
Tong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vasquez is refusing to be controlled, as Tong sits in half guard.
Vasquez trying to control but Tong postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tong trying to pass the guard but Vasquez defending well.
Tong keeps trying to improve his position.
Tong passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tong working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vasquez gets tackled into the cage by Tong. Tong maintains the clinch.
Vasquez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tong blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Tong has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vasquez is trying to keep an underhook but Tong manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vasquez trying to hold on to Tong's head to control him but Tong postures up.
Vasquez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez is not content to let Tong control the position.
Vasquez tries to roll over but Tong keeps him under control.#T1#
Tong wants to control but Vasquez is keeping him busy.
Vasquez trying to control from the bottom.
Tong trying to mount his opponent but Vasquez defends it.
Tong is looking to take a break and control but Vasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tong is trying to work for a kimura but Vasquez is defending well.
Vasquez is trying to maintain the position but Tong is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vasquez trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Tong seems content to control.
Tong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasquez defending well though.
Ben Tong has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Tong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vasquez manages to get to full guard.
#SU2#
Tong stands up from Vasquez's guard - Tong perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##TD2#
Tong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vasquez to the ground. Tong is now in Vasquez's guard.
Tong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Tong from controlling successfully.
Vasquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Tong stands up and waves to Vasquez to follow him.
Ben Tong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Vasquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tong, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Tong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tong 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Tong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Heath shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Heath was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vasquez trying to remain calm as Heath controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Heath is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vasquez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Heath is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vasquez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Heath working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez is not content to let Heath control the position.
Heath remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Vasquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1##SUB2#
Heath is trying to get an arm triangle but Vasquez is defending well.
The referee asks Heath politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Heath prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vasquez keeps Heath under control for a moment.#SUB2#
Heath is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vasquez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vasquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Heath 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Heath is looking to take a break and control but Vasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasquez is trying to control but Heath manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heath fails to move to back control.
Heath controlling the position easily from mount.
Vasquez is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Heath controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Heath working for a submission but Vasquez is keeping him at bay.
Vasquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Heath takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Heath swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vasquez is now in Heath 's guard. A big mistake from Heath there, giving up the dominant position!
Heath wants to control but Vasquez passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
Vasquez wants to stand but Heath has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vasquez is controlling the pace.
Vasquez lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heath wants to improve his position but Vasquez is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Heath dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Heath shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Heath was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vasquez is trying to control Heath 's posture but Heath avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Heath goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vasquez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Heath but great work by Vasquez.
Heath tries to bench press Vasquez off him but Vasquez keeps the position.
Josh Heath has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heath is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Heath is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasquez pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Vasquez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Heath controls his leg.
Vasquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vasquez wants to stand up but Heath has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heath manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Heath wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vasquez is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Heath actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heath wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vasquez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Heath .
Vasquez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Heath works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Heath is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Heath has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vasquez is working away from the top position though.
Heath has a hand on Vasquez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vasquez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Heath is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SU#
Vasquez is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD2#
Heath closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Heath lands in his opponent's guard.
Heath is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Heath is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vasquez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vasquez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Heath is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Heath looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Vasquez stands up from Heath 's guard - Vasquez perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Vasquez 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#
Heath swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasquez.
Nice defenses there by Vasquez.#CL#
Vasquez moves into range and clinches up with Heath .
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Heath looking to stall.
Heath is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#TD2#
Heath gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vasquez.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Heath from controlling successfully.
Vasquez trying to control the position.
#T1#
Heath stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vasquez working a defensive guard here.
Vasquez is really struggling to control Heath but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Heath looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vasquez is trying to keep Heath in close.
#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.#TD2#
Heath closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vasquez quickly recovers to half guard.
Vasquez is looking to control Heath 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasquez avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Vasquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Heath .
Heath is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB2#
Heath wants to work for an arm triangle but Vasquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasquez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Heath is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Heath wants to free his trapped foot but Vasquez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Heath is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vasquez sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Heath from controlling successfully.
Heath being controlled here momentarily.
Vasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heath engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Heath from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Heath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heath has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Heath !
After winning the bout, Josh Heath thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Vasquez takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasquez managing to block the knees to the body from Spand.
Vasquez takes a shot to the head.
Spand prevents Vasquez from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vasquez.
Spand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vasquez is defending well for now.
Vasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Spand.
Vasquez looking to throw knees to the head but Spand is blocking nicely.
Vasquez avoiding damage as Spand throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Spand gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vasquez regains guard.
Vasquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spand tries to stand but Vasquez is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Spand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Vasquez controlling Spand's posture.
Vasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spand wants to stand but Vasquez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vasquez is controlling Spand's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spand won't allow Vasquez to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasquez misses with a takedown
and Spand counters with a stiff right hand. #T3##CL#
Vasquez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasquez looking to throw knees to the head but Spand is blocking nicely.
Vasquez blocks the elbow strike.
Spand keeps control of Vasquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vasquez avoids it.
Spand tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasquez avoids the damage to the body.
Spand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vasquez blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasquez managing to block the knees to the body from Spand.
#TD2#
Spand has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vasquez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Spand is looking to control Vasquez but Vasquez is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4##ES#
Vasquez is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Spand off. It looks like it's working - Spand slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Vasquez displaying calm under pressure there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasquez has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skralde Spand dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Vasquez gets a clinch. #BC#
Vasquez manages to break the clinch.
Royal Vasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasquez misses with a takedown
and Spand counters with a three punch combo that has Vasquez backing up. Vasquez nods at Spand to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spand displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vasquez. #T1##TD#
Vasquez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spand's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasquez wants to stand and escape but instead Spand has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Vasquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spand controlling from the top position.
Vasquez has control of Spand's left arm, preventing Spand from doing any damage. #T2#
Spand trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skralde Spand has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vasquez controlling the position.
Spand content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Vasquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Vasquez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasquez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vasquez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spand is controlling him.
Vasquez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spand is trying to keep Vasquez in close.
Spand 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spand working a defensive guard here.
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 Royal Vasquez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Vasquez with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vasquez tries for a takedown but Spand circles away easily
and Spand counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez misses with a takedown
and Spand counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Vasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Vasquez shoots and misses
and Spand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Vasquez has closed the distance and engaged Spand in a clinch.
Spand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vasquez avoids it.
Spand looking to throw knees to the head but Vasquez is blocking nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spand. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Spand missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Vasquez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spand lands with a light punch inside.
Spand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vasquez managing to block the knees to the body from Spand.
Spand tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasquez avoids the damage to the body.
Spand pushes off an throws an elbow but Vasquez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vasquez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vasquez avoiding damage as Spand throws knees to the body.
Vasquez is trying to break the clinch but Spand has him pressed against the cage.
Spand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Vasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spand scores with a hook to the body.
Skralde Spand seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vasquez managing to block the knees to the body from Spand.
Vasquez misses with a knee to the head.
Vasquez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Spand just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vasquez's brow. #TD2#
Spand works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Spand must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Spand from controlling successfully.
Vasquez controlling Spand's posture.
Spand tries to stand but Vasquez is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Vasquez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Spand rolls with it to try and escape but Vasquez cranks on the arm and Spand is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royal Vasquez!
In defeat, Skralde Spand stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a loser, skraight up.'.
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