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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2018 |
#R1# Klein avoids a kick to the body.
Vargas with a hook.#CL# Klein forces Vargas back against the cage and clinches. Vargas leaning his opponent against the cage. Vargas has had enough of the clinch but Klein keeps him there for the moment. Vargas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Klein is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vargas to keep the fight standing.#TD# Klein manages to pull guard.
Klein really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... Klein keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully. Vargas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1# Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Klein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Klein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vargas. Vargas won't allow Klein to get back to his feet. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Klein manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Vargas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2# Vargas gets control of Klein's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vargas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Vargas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Vargas looking to control.
#T2# Klein won't allow Vargas to sweep him here. Klein distracts Vargas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Vargas 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. Klein throws a strike but Vargas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##ES# Klein manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Klein keeps control of Vargas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Klein prevents Vargas from breaking the clinch. Klein really is a fat lump.#T3# Klein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vargas just stands there and leans against the cage. Klein tries to pull guard but Vargas holds him up against the cage and eventually Klein drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laverne Klein. That's going to take a lot out of him. Klein has Vargas pressed against the cage, preventing Vargas from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Klein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vargas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klein lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vargas backs up against the cage.
#CL2# Vargas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Vargas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vargas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2# Vargas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4# Klein scoring with some ground and pound. Vargas is striking from the bottom but Klein uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Vargas is defending against the submission attempts here by Klein.
Vargas is trying to maintain the position but Klein is very close to passing his half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Laverne Klein will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# Vargas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Klein!#ES# Klein explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Vargas throws a head kick but Klein moves out of range.
Klein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klein swinging wildly here.
Vargas now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Klein is looking to take this fight into the clinch. As Klein backs off Vargas throws a huge counter combo but Klein manages to avoid it all. Klein misses with a combination
and Vargas counters with a left and a right that stings Klein. Laverne Klein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Klein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vargas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vargas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC2# Klein is rocked!#CL2# Vargas closes the distance and pushes Klein back into the cage. Oh Klein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2# Vargas pulls guard successfully.
Klein seems to have got his legs back now. Klein preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Vargas is looking for a triangle but Klein pushes his legs off easily.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Vargas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klein is one step ahead there. Klein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2# Vargas looking to control.
#SUB2# Vargas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU# Klein gets to his feet. Vargas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! No joy there for Klein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klein sets himself, and Vargas steps forward looking for the clinch! Klein avoids it this time. Klein throws a series of punches but Vargas avoids them all with ease. #T3##CL2# Vargas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klein, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Vargas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Laverne Klein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Klein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Vargas wants to improve his position but instead Klein has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Vargas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klein pulls his head out easily. #T4# Klein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Vargas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Klein is working away from the top position though. Vargas is trying to stand back up but Klein is controlling him
Vargas wants to get back to full guard. Vargas keeps trying to improve his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vargas moves into full guard.
Vargas seems keen to control Klein's posture.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fernando Vargas will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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##CL# Klein drives through and clinches with Vargas against the cage.
#TD# Klein pulls guard effortlessly. Vargas stops Klein from standing up. Klein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vargas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1# Klein controls Vargas momentarily but Vargas frees himself. Klein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Klein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vargas is controlling him. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Vargas wants to get up but he can't break Klein's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Klein misses with a double jab
and Vargas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2# Vargas clinches. #TD2# Vargas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Klein is trying to keep an underhook but Vargas manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES# Klein has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vargas is on him like a limpet, forcing Klein back against the cage.#T2# Vargas tries to break the clinch but Klein is controlling the position. #TD2# Vargas tightens his grip and picks Klein up, before dumping him to the ground. Klein manages to land in guard. #ES# Klein manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vargas wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD# Klein jumps guard and drags Vargas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES# Klein uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2# Vargas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Klein tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vargas is in Klein's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Klein keeping full guard, as Vargas tries to pass. Klein keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully. #T3# Klein 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. Klein is pulling down on Vargas's head to control his posture. Klein is trying to control the position but Vargas postures up. Klein 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. Vargas wants to pass the guard but Klein is keeping the position.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Klein wants to stand and escape but Vargas is having none of it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Vargas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Klein's guard. Klein is trying to control the position but Vargas postures up. Vargas trying to control but Klein is working from the bottom. Vargas postures up.
Vargas trying to control but Klein is working from the bottom. #ES# Klein uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2# Vargas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Klein's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Laverne Klein showed his dominance in that final round. I think Klein 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laverne Klein!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Klein closes the distance and clinches. Harvey Jr is trying to break free. A frustrated look appears on Harvey Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch. Klein is trying to pull guard but Harvey Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Klein tries to land a knee to the head but Harvey Jr blocks with his arms.
Klein really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... Harvey Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Klein has him pressed against the cage. Harvey Jr is trying to break the clinch but Klein has him pressed against the cage. #TD# Klein manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Klein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Harvey Jr wanted to stand there but Klein had control of the position. #ES# Klein is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Harvey Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Klein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harvey Jr's efforts to push away. Harvey Jr is trying to break the clinch but Klein has him pressed against the cage. Klein keeps control of Harvey Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD# Klein lands a takedown into guard.
Klein is standing up over Harvey Jr. Harvey Jr looks to escape but Klein dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB# Harvey Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Harvey Jr tries to escape back to his feet but Klein has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Harvey Jr's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Harvey Jr is tapping! Klein saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Laverne Klein!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Wheeler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2# Wheeler wants to work for an arm triangle but Klein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Klein really is a fat lump. Wheeler controlling the pace. #SU2# Wheeler decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. A head kick misses from Wheeler. #CL2# Klein tries to keep at a distance but Wheeler has taken the fight into the clinch. Klein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Come on Wheeler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Klein jumps guard but Wheeler stands there with Klein around his waist. Klein gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1# Wheeler working hard to break the clinch.#TD2# Wheeler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Klein uses from the top position. Wheeler wants to hit a switch here but Klein passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wheeler there! Klein blocks Wheeler's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Klein trying to control but he's not successful this time. Wheeler tries to hold on but Klein postures up. Klein really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T2# Wheeler tries to buck Klein off but he can't manage it. Wheeler tries to control the position but Klein now has his back.
Wheeler looks winded!
Martin Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. #SU2#
Wheeler keeps trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! #SU2#
Wheeler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Klein is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wheeler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. #SU2#
Wheeler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Klein is really struggling to control Wheeler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wheeler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Klein haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. #SU2# #SU2# #SU2#
Wheeler is still trying to improve position. #SU2# #SU2# #SU2# #SU2# #SU2# #SU2# #SU2# #SU2# #SU2#
Klein'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.
Klein seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wheeler for as long as he can get away with. #SU2# #SU2# #SU2# #SU2# #SU2# #SU2# #SU2# #SU2# #SU2# #SU2#
Further stalling from Klein. #SU2# #SU2# #SU2#
Klein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU2# #SU2# #SU2# #SU2# #SUB#
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of . Laverne Klein!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Klein tries to sprawl but Jonhson drives through with a takedown into half guard. Klein really is a fat lump. Klein is looking for a sweep. Jonhson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Klein wants to get back to his feet.
Klein keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2# Jonhson is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Klein manages to get to full guard.
#T1# Jonhson is standing up over Klein. Klein looks to escape but Jonhson dives into side control.
#ES# Klein bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2# Jonhson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jonhson showed some decent athleticism there. Klein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES# Klein manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2# Jonhson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rashad Jonhson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jonhson slips a jab and a cross from Klein.
#TD# Jonhson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Klein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Jonhson has his foot on Klein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klein works his way back into a safe position though. Jonhson looks winded! Klein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Klein is standing up over Jonhson. Jonhson looks to escape but Klein dives into side control.
#SU# Klein decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3##TD2# Jonhson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jonhson showed some decent athleticism there. #ES# Klein manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jonhson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD# Klein pulls guard successfully.
Jonhson wants to control from the top but Klein keeps moving. Klein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4# Jonhson stands up over Klein, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Klein tries to strike from the bottom.
#ES# Klein manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL# Klein closes the distance and clinches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jonhson trying to stall but Klein improves his position.
Klein tries to pull guard but Jonhson won't allow it.
#TD# Klein has Jonhson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Klein pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jonhson tumbling to the mat - Klein dives into Jonhson's guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klein's corner. There ya go! There ya go! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Klein dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# Jonhson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Klein did well to prevent Jonhson getting side control.#ES# Klein manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jonhson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Jonhson can't break the clinch.
Klein is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jonhson to keep the fight standing.#TD# Klein ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Klein no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Laverne Klein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jonhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Klein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES# Klein pushes Jonhson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. 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! Jonhson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jonhson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2# Jonhson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Klein throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Jonhson is breathing heavily.#T1##CL# Klein moves into the clinch successfully.
Klein tries to pull guard but Jonhson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laverne Klein. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Jonhson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Klein seems keen to control Jonhson's posture. Klein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jonhson is controlling him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Klein keeping moving, preventing Jonhson from controlling successfully. Jonhson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Klein is trying to control the position but Jonhson postures up. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Jonhson won't allow Klein to get back to his feet. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Jonhson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES# Klein scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3# Klein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jonhson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Klein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jonhson was well out of range. Poor timing from Klein.#TD2# Jonhson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Klein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonhson can do to turn this around? Klein is doing well to control the position and prevent Jonhson from advancing to side control. Klein pushes Jonhson off looking to stand but Jonhson dives back in and keeps control.
#ES# Klein manages to escape and get back to his feet! Klein throws a right and a left that Jonhson avoids nicely. #T4# Klein shoots and misses and Jonhson counters with a two punch combo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Jonhson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Klein is trying to get back to his feet. Klein is trying to improve his position. Jonhson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Klein! Jonhson with a couple of short strikes. Klein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jonhson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Klein dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Jonhson throws out a leg kick but Klein moves out of range and Jonhson only half commits. Nice takedown defense from Jonhson. No joy for Klein on that attempt. #CL2# Jonhson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klein, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Jonhson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Klein is staying active underneath Jonhson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES# Klein has one foot on Jonhson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Jonhson dodges the punch combination from Klein.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2# Jonhson has closed the distance and engaged Klein in a clinch.
#T1##TD2# Jonhson pulls guard. Klein postures up.
Jonhson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Klein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jonhson is trying to keep Klein in close.
#SUB# Klein drops back looking for a leg! Jonhson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jonhson manages to kick Klein off! Klein jumps back into Jonhson's guard. #SUB# Klein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jonhson working a defensive guard but Klein manages to pass into side control anyway.
Klein 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. Klein working away.#T3# Jonhson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Klein is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Klein controlling from the full mount. Klein really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... Klein with good strikes from the mount here! Klein landing punches. Klein sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4# Klein lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Klein working away from the top, dropping strikes. Jonhson is in a horrible position here. Klein smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jonhson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Klein lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rashad Jonhson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Laverne Klein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Klein controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Laverne Klein showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klein, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laverne Klein!
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