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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Mark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mark pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Mark breaks the clinch.
Mark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Mark drives through with a takedown into Avila's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Avila pulls Mark in close to prevent any damage.
Avila keeping moving, preventing Mark from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Mark wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving.
Mark postures up.
Mark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mark stopping the sweep attempt from Avila.
Mark wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving.
Avila is trying to keep Mark in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mark misses with a takedown attempt
and Avila counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mark with a poor takedown
and Avila counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mark.
Mark throws a head kick but Avila moves out of range.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mark shoots in looking for a takedown but Avila manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Avila seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mark tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mark blocking some punches.
Mark lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Avila.
Mark missing with knees to the body.
Avila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3##BC#
Avila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Avila leaves Mark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mark tries for a takedown but Avila circles away easily#CL#
and Avila counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mark looks winded!#BC2#
Mark manages to break the clinch.
Mark throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Avila counters with a nice uppercut.
Mark misses with a takedown attempt
and Avila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mark tries to clinch up but Avila circles away and keeps his distance.
Avila is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mark.
Mark closes the distance looking to clinch
and Avila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4##TD#
Mark gets caught napping as Avila dives in and scores a takedown. Mark manages to retain guard.
Mark is looking to stand back up but Avila counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mark. #REVB#
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!
Mark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Avila.
Avila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Avila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Avila scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mark has hold of Avila's hands but Avila slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Avila dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mark doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Avila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Avila effectively controlling the action here.
The referee calls for Mark to work.
Mark jumps guard but Avila turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Avila prevents it.
Lester Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Avila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Avila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Mark looks to move away, Avila throws a big counter combo but Mark just gets out of the way.#T1#
Avila avoids a kick to the body.
Avila is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mark.
Mark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avila as he avoids it easily.
Mark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Avila to counter with a crisp jab.
Mark is breathing heavily.
Avila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mark.
Mark closes the distance and clinches up with Avila, looking for a takedown. Mark pushes Avila against the cage but Avila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Avila fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mark to the ground. Avila is now in Mark's guard.
Mark is wriggling around but Avila manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Avila is nestled in close to Mark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Avila scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Avila looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Avila thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mark's head.
Lester Avila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mark is trying to stand back up but Avila is controlling him
Mark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mark has hold of Avila's hands but Avila slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Avila looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Avila slips a nice elbow through Mark's hands, connecting with Mark's forehead.
Avila winds up and cracks Mark with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Avila working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Avila working Mark over with strikes.
Mark is trying to stand back up but Avila is controlling him
Avila scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Avila working the head and body with strikes.
Avila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mark can do to turn this around?
Avila scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mark is trying to maintain the position but Avila is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Nice strikes from Avila there.
Avila is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Avila decides to stand up.
Mark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avila cracks Mark with a good jab.
Mark tries to clinch but Avila moves away
and Mark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Avila dominated that second round.
That's time! Avila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mark misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Avila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Avila goes for a takedown attempt but Mark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mark keeps the fight on the outside.
Mark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Avila.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila throws the kick towards the body but Mark avoids it.
Mark misses with a wild combination.
Avila is looking for a counter combo.
Avila is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Mark shoots in and drives through. Avila sprawls well.
Lester Avila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Avila has closed the distance and engaged Mark in a clinch.
#BC#
Avila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mark doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Avila counters by moving into the clinch.
Lester Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mark.#TD#
Avila has picked Mark up - he's going for a ride! Avila dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Avila drops an elbow to the side of Mark's head.
Mark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Avila takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Avila is thwarting Mark's attempts to control the position.
Avila scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Avila lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avila is nestled in close to Mark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avila slips a nice elbow through Mark's hands, connecting with Mark's forehead.
Avila is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Avila not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Avila looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Avila scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mark moves into full guard.
Avila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avila postures up in Mark's guard and throws a big left but Mark blocks it. #T4#
Avila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mark has momentary wrist control but Avila slips an elbow through the middle.
Avila postures up in Mark's guard and throws a big left but Mark blocks it.
Avila postures up and lands a big shot to Mark's brow.
Avila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mark pulls Avila in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
John Mark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lester Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avila passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Avila has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Avila!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Avila scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Matik kicks Avila off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Matik clinches.
Matik avoids a wild elbow strike from Avila.
Avila fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Matik ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matik no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Avila won't allow Matik to get back to his feet.
Avila throws a strike but Matik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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!
Avila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Avila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Avila working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Avila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Avila landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matik has momentary wrist control but Avila slips an elbow through the middle.
Avila has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avila.
Matik is looking to stand back up but Avila counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Matik.
Matik looks winded!
Matik is trying to stand.
Matik regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Avila.
Avila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Avila postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avila prevents Matik from getting back to his feet.
Avila throwing strikes but missing.
Matik wants to stand and escape but Avila is having none of it. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Matik manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Matik breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Avila gets a clinch. #T3#
Matik is trying to pull guard but Avila has him pressed against the cage.
Avila is looking for a takedown.
Avila is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Avila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matik breaks the clinch.
Matik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matik somewhat.#T4#
Avila shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matik as he jumps to the side.
Matik shoots in for a double leg but Avila sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Matik clinches with his opponent.
Matik working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Avila.
Avila prevents a body shot from Matik.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Avila avoids the elbow strike from Matik, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matik dominated that round.
That's time! Avila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Matik looks for a takedown but Avila sprawls well.
Avila shoots for a double leg takedown but Matik sprawls well. He's pushed Avila's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Avila will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Avila dives in for a single leg takedown but Matik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Avila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matik misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Avila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila misses with an elbow over the top.
Avila on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matik lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Lester Avila has been cut.#T1#
Avila is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Matik pulls guard.
Avila postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Matik has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Avila off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Matik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avila but Avila pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Avila tries to counter by clinching up but Matik breaks away and moves out of range.
Avila tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matik paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Matik throws a low kick but Avila moves out of range easily.
Avila fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matik.
Avila seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Avila throws a looping overhand right but Matik ducks down to avoid it.
Matik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Avila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lester Avila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Avila circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Avila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avila tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Avila tries to clinch but Matik moves out of range. #TD#
Matik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Avila lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matik is looking to stand back up but Avila counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Matik. #T4#
Avila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matik defending well though.
Avila lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avila is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Avila seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matik scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Avila manages to mount him!
Matik is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
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 Lester Avila will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lester Avila's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Matik misses with a few strikes there.
Matik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Avila pinned against the cage. Avila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Avila blocks a leg kick.
Avila tries to clinch up but Matik circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matik throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Avila tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matik manages to circle out of the way.
Matik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matik throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Matik. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Avila looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matik stuffs the takedown.
Matik is looking for the big counter here.
Matik looks for a takedown but Avila sprawls well.
It looked like Avila was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matik.
Avila jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Avila drives through with a takedown into Matik's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Avila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Avila loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lester Avila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avila postures up in Matik's guard and throws a big left but Matik blocks it.
Matik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avila connects with a couple of short punches.
Matik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Matik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Avila tries for a takedown but Matik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matik tries to clinch up.#T3#
Matik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Avila appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lester Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Matik.
Matik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Avila closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matik did well to prevent Avila getting side control.
Avila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Avila stops Matik from getting back to his feet.
Avila working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Matik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Avila scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Avila missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matik has hold of Avila's hands but Avila slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Avila stops Matik from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matik defending well though. #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!
Lester Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Avila 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Rivera lands a nice hook to Avila's body. Avila takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Avila as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Rivera clinches up with Avila and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Avila jumps guard and drags Rivera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Avila working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila trying to control the position.
Rivera is pushing down on Avila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Avila is fighting to maintain full guard but Rivera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rivera trying to mount his opponent but Avila defends it. #T1#
Avila wants to control but Rivera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Avila wants to control but Rivera is keeping busy.
Rivera not doing much here.
Avila trying to hold on to Rivera's head to control him but Rivera postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Avila looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Rivera wriggles free and stands up.
Avila slaps away a takedown attempt from Rivera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Avila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Rivera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Avila on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Lester Avila has been cut.
Rivera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Avila swivels and escapes.
It looked like Avila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lester Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Rivera.
Avila wants to clinch but Rivera slips to the side#TD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rivera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rivera postures up in Avila's guard and throws a big left but Avila blocks it.
Rivera landing with the ground and pound.
Rivera content to stall in guard here. #T4##SUB#
Avila looking for subs off his back but Rivera has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rivera slows the pace down in half guard.
Avila trying to hold on to Rivera's head to control him but Rivera postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Rivera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Avila's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Avila takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Avila tries to pull guard but Rivera won't allow it.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Avila won't allow it.
#BC2#
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Avila is trying to drag Rivera to the mat but Rivera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Avila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Avila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avila has Rivera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Avila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avila wants to break the clinch but can't.
Avila wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Avila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Rivera gets caught flat footed, as Avila shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rivera wants to stand up but Avila is controlling him. #T2##ES2#
Rivera pushes Avila off and gets back to his feet.
Rivera tries to clinch up but Avila circles away and keeps his distance.
Avila throwing a counter right hand but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Rivera stuffs the takedown attempt from Avila. Avila gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avila as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Rivera clinches. #BC2#
Rivera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivera throws a head kick but Avila moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera tries for a takedown but Avila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avila as he avoids it easily.
A big left from Avila misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivera is defended easily by Avila.
Rivera tries to clinch up
and Avila counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Rivera connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Rivera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Avila sprawls well initially but Rivera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avila trying to control but Rivera postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera blocks the strikes from Avila.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lester Avila's cut.
That's time! Avila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Avila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Avila is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Avila gets tackled into the cage by Rivera. Rivera maintains the clinch.
Rivera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Avila tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rivera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Avila gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Avila jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rivera walks away with a smile on his face. Avila gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rivera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Avila is trying to defend but Rivera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Avila preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Avila trying to control but Rivera postures up.
Rivera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Avila is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rivera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rivera's back!
Rivera trying to get back to his feet but Avila is in full control for now. #T2#
Avila missing with strikes from the back.
Avila is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Rivera is trying to get back to his feet but Avila has full control of the position and if anything, Rivera has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rafael Rivera has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Avila is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rivera is defending well though. Avila let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera is trying to get back to his feet but Avila has full control of the position and if anything, Rivera has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Avila lands with a hammerfist to the side of Rivera's head.#T4#
Rivera wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Rivera is trying to shake Avila off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Avila won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
No luck for Rivera with that takedown attempt.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Avila circles away easily
and Avila counters with a nice body shot.
Lester Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Rivera.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Avila circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lester Avila.
Well Rivera 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Rivera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Vander rushes Avila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vander fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Avila is working for takedown but Vander is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Avila takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Vander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vander throws a head kick that misses.
Avila seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Avila wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vander closes the distance and clinches.
Vander changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Avila fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lester Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Vander.#T1#
Vander shoots in but Avila avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Avila seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Vander.
Vander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jos Vander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Avila forces Vander back against the cage and clinches.
Avila misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Vander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avila is fending him off so far but Vander persists. Nope, Avila circles away and we're back to standing.#T2##CL2#
Vander clinches.
Vander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Lester Avila has been cut.
Avila tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Vander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vander dives in and grabs Avila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Avila pushes down on Vander's head and hops out.
Vander lands a slapping body shot.
Vander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avila tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vander manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila jumps guard but Vander turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Avila backwards. #T3#
Avila takes a shot to the head.
Vander gets underhooks to prevent Avila's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Vander pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Vander working for submissions but it's allowed Avila to get to half guard.
Vander missing with punches from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Avila.
Avila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Avila is nestled in close to Vander, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Avila landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Avila landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Avila is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Avila.
Avila working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vander is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Avila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Avila's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avila looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jos Vander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Avila's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vander swats away the attempt to clinch by Avila.#CL2#
Vander closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Vander drags the fight down to the ground.
Vander 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vander has momentary wrist control but Avila slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vander looking for subs off his back but Avila has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vander is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Avila jumps into side control!#T1#
Avila gets to mount! Vander was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Avila with shots to the head and body - Vander looks very uncomfortable down there.
Avila postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vander looks a forlorn figure.
Avila fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vander sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Nice strikes from Avila there.
Avila is thwarting Vander's attempts to control the position.
Avila lands strikes from half guard.
Vander is trying to control but Avila passes into side control!
Avila in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vander takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vander is working to avoid the ground and pound but Avila connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Vander's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vander can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vander is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Avila is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Avila fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Avila landing shots from mount.
Vander tries to lock up and control but Avila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vander is breathing heavily.
Avila looking to finish Vander with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vander!
Avila pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Avila lands a big shot there that rocks Vander but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
Avila cracks Vander with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vander really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vander tries to hold on but Avila postures up.
Avila is landing with some decent strikes but Vander is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avila lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Avila.
Avila punishing his opponent with strikes.
Avila scoring with strikes but Vander is staying in there.
Vander is in a horrible position here. Avila smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Avila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lester Avila's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Avila gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vander to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Avila thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Avila is pulling down on Vander's head to control his posture.
Avila keeping moving, preventing Vander from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila is controlling Vander's posture.#T1##SUB#
Avila pushes a forearm under Vander's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vander is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lester Avila!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Ronaldo with a poor takedown
and Avila counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Avila napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Avila wants to control but Ronaldo postures up.
Ronaldo tries to advance to mount but Avila denies him.
Avila on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ronaldo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ronaldo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Avila's face as Ronaldo controls the position. #T1#
Ronaldo scoring with punches and elbows.
Avila is trying to control Ronaldo's posture but Ronaldo avoids it. #SUB2#
Ronaldo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Avila is not content to let Ronaldo control the position. #SUB2#
Ronaldo tries for a kimura but Avila is defending well. #T2#
Ronaldo wants to stand but Avila is controlling his arm.
Ronaldo working away.
Ronaldo wants to stand but Avila has his arm trapped.
Avila can't do much from the bottom here.
Ronaldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avila keeps working.
Ronaldo wants to stand but Avila has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ronaldo misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Avila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ronaldo has Avila pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Avila manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lester Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo jumps guard but Avila stands there with Ronaldo around his waist. Ronaldo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Ronaldo manages to break the clinch.
Avila misses with a double jab.
Ronaldo shoots in looking for a takedown. Avila tries to sprawl out of it but Ronaldo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Avila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Ronaldo tries to get set, Avila tries to push him back and clinch up but Ronaldo manages to avoid the attempt.#T4##CL#
Avila darts in and clinches Ronaldo up against the cage.
Ronaldo prevents the takedown attempt.
Ronaldo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Avila just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Ronaldo pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ronaldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avila scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Avila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Avila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christiano Ronaldo 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#
Ronaldo tries for a takedown but Avila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Avila tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ronaldo manages to circle out of the way.
Avila tries to clinch up but Ronaldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ronaldo looks to throw a body kick
and Avila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ronaldo shoots in and drives through. Avila sprawls well.
Avila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ronaldo is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Ronaldo moves into range and clinches up with Avila.
Ronaldo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ronaldo pulls guard successfully.
Avila has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Avila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Avila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Avila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ronaldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avila won't allow Ronaldo to get back to his feet.
Ronaldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ronaldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ronaldo 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.
Ronaldo looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ronaldo tries for a takedown but Avila circles away easily
and Avila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lester Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is breathing heavily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Avila is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up but Avila circles away and keeps his distance.
Ronaldo dives in and grabs Avila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Avila pushes down on Ronaldo's head and hops out.#TD2#
Ronaldo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Avila's half guard.
Avila wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping busy.
Avila is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ronaldo tries to pass to full mount but Avila defends it. #T3#
Avila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ronaldo is working away from the top position though.
Avila controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Ronaldo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Avila blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ronaldo. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Avila shoots in and drives through. Ronaldo sprawls well.
Ronaldo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Avila looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ronaldo!
Ronaldo is looking to reverse the position.
Avila working away.
Ronaldo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Avila's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ronaldo taking some punishment here, with Avila in his half guard.
Avila passes into side control, despite Ronaldo's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christiano Ronaldo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Ronaldo with that takedown attempt.
Ronaldo misses with a head kick.
Ronaldo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ronaldo tries to clinch there but Avila circles away.
It looked like Avila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avila tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila leaves Ronaldo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lester Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Avila gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC#
Avila manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Ronaldo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Avila is not content to let Ronaldo control the position.
Avila wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping busy.
Ronaldo wants to stand up but Avila has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Avila wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Avila trying to get back to full guard but Ronaldo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Avila tries to hold on but Ronaldo pushes him away.
Ronaldo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ronaldo unloading with bombs!
Avila takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Avila tries to control the position but Ronaldo now has his back.
#T3#
Ronaldo gets his hands free as Avila looks to control. #SUB2#
Ronaldo working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ronaldo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Avila has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ronaldo not allowing Avila to control his hands. #T4##SUB2#
Ronaldo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ronaldo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ronaldo gets his hands free as Avila looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ronaldo controlling well, preventing Avila from escaping the position.
Lester Avila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christiano Ronaldo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ronaldo controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christiano Ronaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ronaldo 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christiano Ronaldo!
Christiano Ronaldo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
David scores with a takedown into Avila's guard.
Avila is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Avila looking for a guillotine here but David defends easily.
Avila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from David.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
David sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Avila's guard.
Avila keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
David trying to control from half guard but Avila is working away. #T1#
Avila keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
David looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Avila trying to control here.
Avila is controlling David's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Avila's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
David is trying to control the action in half guard but Avila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Avila wants to control but David is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Avila backs off David throws a huge counter combo but Avila manages to avoid it all.
Avila will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
David shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avila as he avoids it easily.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
David looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Avila is controlling David's position as best he can from this difficult position.
David stalling.
Avila is refusing to be controlled, as David sits in half guard. #T4#
Avila holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
David is looking to take a break and control but Avila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avila regains full guard. Nicely done.
David is looking to stand up but Avila won't let him.
Avila tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
David scores with a takedown into Avila's guard.
David sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ayodele David dominated that round.
That's time! Avila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Avila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from David.
As David tries to get set, Avila tries to push him back and clinch up but David manages to avoid the attempt.
Avila stuffs the takedown.
David connects with an inside leg kick.
David throws a head kick that misses.
Avila circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David shoots for a double leg takedown but Avila sprawls well. He's pushed David's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As David looks to move away, Avila throws a big counter combo but David just gets out of the way.
Lester Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayodele David.
Avila moves away from the strike by David.
Avila is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from David.
Lester Avila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
David closes the distance but Avila moves to the side
enabling Avila to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
David fails with a takedown attempt.
David is breathing heavily.
David gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Avila counters by moving into the clinch.
Avila is defending well against a takedown attempt.
David slows down the pace here.
Avila is looking for a takedown up against the cage. David gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#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.
David just leaning against Avila, taking a breather.
Avila is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Avila gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from David.
With the fighters up against the cage, Avila throws an elbow but misses.
Avila keeps control of David as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
David wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Avila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Avila drops to a knee looking for a takedown but David gets the underhooks and prevents it.
David wants to take the fight to the mat but Avila manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
David wants a takedown but no success here.
David just leaning against Avila, taking a breather.
Avila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Avila has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but David regains guard immediately.
Avila distracts David with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Avila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of David's head.#T4#
Avila postures up and lands a big shot to David's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Avila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Avila cracks David with a solid left hand.
David wants to control the position but Avila says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Avila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but David sees it coming and defends easily.
Avila winds up and cracks David with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avila lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
David moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Avila dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
David rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Avila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
David misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Avila throwing a counter right hand but David manages to avoid it.
Avila avoids a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from David.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
David takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
David clinches.
Avila drops down looking for an ankle pick but David pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
David fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Avila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lester Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayodele David.
David shoots in for a takedown but Avila shows good takedown defense.
Avila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from David. #TD#
Avila throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. David tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Avila is in David's guard.
David is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Avila dives into side control.
#REVB#
Check out the look on Avila's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
Avila cracks David with an elbow. That is naaassty.
David is working to avoid the ground and pound but Avila connects with a decent elbow.
David taking a bit of punishment here - Avila scoring with strikes.
Avila works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avila lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear David down.
Avila landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Avila's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Avila working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Avila lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Avila lands an elbow.
Avila lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Avila's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Avila looks up at the clock and then as David takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Avila smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Avila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that David can do to turn this around?
David tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Avila looking to finish David with some ground and pound. This is bad for David!
Avila has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
David's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T4#
Avila unloading with bombs!
David tries to hold on but Avila pushes him away.
David working to try and regain half guard.
Avila lands a big shot there that rocks David but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Avila dominating with strikes here.
David taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avila punishing his opponent with strikes.
David really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Avila works his way to his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Avila has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Avila!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Avila forces Hitman back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Avila has picked Hitman up - he's going for a ride! Avila dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hitman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hitman is trying to stand.
Hitman trying to control here.
Avila throwing shots but Hitman is blocking nicely.
Avila throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hitman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hitman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avila pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila looks to land a strike but Hitman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hitman has his hands on Avila's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Hitman is striking off his back. Avila thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Hitman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Avila.
Avila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hitman defending well though.
Hitman is looking for a sweep. Avila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitman is trying is best to control the position here.
Avila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hitman defending well though.
Hitman looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mark Hitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hitman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Avila's guard.
Hitman postures up.
Hitman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Avila pulls Hitman in to control the position.
Hitman tries to free his leg and advance position but Avila is retaining full guard.
Hitman wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving.
Hitman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Hitman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avila works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hitman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lester Avila has been cut.#TD2#
Hitman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Avila tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hitman is in Avila's guard.
Hitman 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. #SUB#
Avila throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hitman escapes and throws Avila's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Avila tries to bench press Hitman off him but Hitman keeps the position. #T4#
Hitman tries to stand but Avila controls the position and pulls Hitman into his guard.
Avila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hitman looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Avila's guard.
Hitman stopping the sweep attempt from Avila.#SUB#
Avila has his foot on Hitman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hitman works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avila is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitman slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Avila.
Hitman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hitman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Avila's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hitman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
Avila swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitman.
Hitman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Avila forces Hitman back against the cage and clinches.
Hitman blocks the elbow strike.
Avila is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Avila smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Avila closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Hitman jumps guard but Avila turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Avila has Hitman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Avila pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hitman tumbling to the mat - Avila dives into Hitman's guard.
Avila won't allow Hitman to sweep him here.
Avila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hitman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hitman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hitman wants to sweep here but Avila controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Hitman controlling the position.
Avila has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Avila postures up in Hitman's guard and throws a big left but Hitman blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Avila throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hitman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Avila as Hitman shoots in.
Avila wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lester Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hitman.
Hitman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avila is fending him off so far but Hitman persists. Nope, Avila circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Avila misses its target.#CL#
Avila has managed to clinch.
Hitman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3##TD#
Avila works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've been informed that Hitman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hitman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avila.
Avila lands a couple of elbows.
Lester Avila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hitman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Avila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Hitman working for submissions but it's allowed Avila to get to half guard.
Hitman wants to control but Avila is keeping busy.
#T4#
Hitman is pressing down on Avila's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Avila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hitman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hitman working a defensive guard but Avila passes into half guard.
Avila missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitman trying to get back to full guard but Avila takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hitman working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Avila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lester Avila's cut.
That's time! Avila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hitman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hitman fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hitman scores with a takedown into Avila's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila looking to control.
Hitman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Avila pulls Hitman in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Hitman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Avila is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Avila has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Avila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hitman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hitman is trying to control the position but Avila postures up.
Hitman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hitman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Avila has passed into side control.
#T2#
Hitman is trying to work for a sweep but Avila has mounted him!
Hitman is in a horrible position here. Avila smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Avila landing strikes from the mount.
Avila throws some wild stikes that Hitman manages to avoid easily.
Hitman wants to hold on but Avila pushes him away.#SUB#
Avila goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hitman turns into him and now he's in Avila's guard.
#T3#
Hitman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Avila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Avila pulls Hitman in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hitman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Avila controls Hitman momentarily but Hitman frees himself.
Hitman postures up in Avila's guard and throws a big left but Avila blocks it.
Avila working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitman postures up in Avila's guard and throws a big left but Avila blocks it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lester Avila.
Well Avila has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Avila!
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