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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Mazing drops his hands momentarily and Viking takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viking appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mazing throws a lazy head kick
and Viking counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazing throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Viking counter with a right hand.
Mazing tries to clinch but Viking moves out of range. #TD#
Mazing closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mazing controlling the action here.
Mazing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Mazing seems content to control.#SU#
Mazing decides to stand up. #T1#
Mazing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Viking counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viking fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mazing to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mazing looks to clinch but Viking throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mazing taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lasse Viking!
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Event:
ORC 2: Uprising
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Johnson clinches up with Mazing and pushes him back against the ropes.
Mazing looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Mazing up against the ropes.
Mazing takes a shot to the head.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazing backwards.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Mazing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyce Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazing throws a lazy body kick
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Mazing backpedaling.
#CL#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson cracks Mazing with a nice body shot.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Mazing is controlling the position.
Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mazing in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazing avoids it.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Johnson has Mazing up against the ropes in a clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazing backwards. #T1#
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Mazing's head.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Mazing up against the ropes.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Mazing leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Mazing has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the ropes.
Johnson avoiding damage as Mazing throws knees to the body.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyce Johnson.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mazing as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Mazing backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson wants to clinch up but Mazing keeps it at a distance.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mazing's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyce Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Johnson clinches up with Mazing and pushes him back against the ropes.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Mazing's head.
Mazing letting Johnson take a breather here.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mazing raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Mazing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazing can do to turn this around?
Johnson is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson sizes up Mazing with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazing is breathing heavily.#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Tyce Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Mazing pushes him off.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazing swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyce Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Johnson forces Mazing back against the ropes and clinches.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mazing manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Johnson tries to clinch but Mazing is having none of it.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazing throws a big counter head kick but Johnson avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Johnson clinches up with Mazing and pushes him back against the ropes.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson works on Mazing's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Mazing's head. #BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson lands a body punch. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Johnson.#CL#
Johnson forces Mazing back against the ropes and clinches.
Mazing blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mazing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mazing steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyce Johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson tries to clinch but Mazing is having none of it.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Mazing circles away and keeps his distance.
Mazing is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Mazing keeps the fight on the outside.
Mazing swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mazing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson rushes Mazing and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Mazing tries to tie him up.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mazing lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Johnson tries to clinch but Mazing moves out of range.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Mazing shakes it off.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mazing is having none of it. #CL#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mazing blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mazing is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Mazing up against the ropes.
Zanfanz Mazing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson gets through Mazing's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyce Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Tyce Johnson!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Tyce Johnson!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Tyce Johnson!
Tyce Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Mazing shoots in and gets a takedown into Delgado's guard.
Delgado could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mazing looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Delgado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mazing manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Delgado stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Delgado closes the distance and clinches.
Mazing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Delgado gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mazing pushes Delgado off but Delgado dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazing is trying to control Delgado's posture but Delgado avoids it. #SU#
Delgado has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Nice body punch from Delgado. #TD#
Delgado tightens his grip and picks Mazing up, before dumping him to the ground. Mazing manages to land in guard.
Delgado works over Mazing with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
Delgado gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Delgado clinches with his opponent.
Mazing being controlled against the cage.
Delgado is working for takedown but Mazing is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Delgado turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Delgado manages to end up in side control.#T2##SU#
Delgado stands up and beckons Mazing to his feet. #TD#
Delgado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mazing is looking to stand back up but Delgado counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mazing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Still in half guard, Delgado seems content to control.#SU#
Delgado stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mazing to get to his feet. #TD#
Delgado gets the takedown into side control.
Delgado content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Mazing wants to control but Delgado postures up.#SU#
Delgado decides to stand back up. Delgado steps back and let's Mazing get back to his feet.#CL#
Delgado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mazing, pushing him back against the cage.
Delgado stalling the fight.
Mazing prevents a takedown attempt there.
Delgado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mazing up against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A shot in the inside from Delgado. #TD#
Delgado gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SU#
Delgado postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mazing to stand up. #TD#
Delgado feints and as Mazing raises his hands in defense, Delgado changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Delgado landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Delgado stands up from Mazing's guard - Delgado perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Delgado drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mazing tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Delgado dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Delgado clinches with his opponent.
Delgado has Mazing pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Delgado manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Mazing as Delgado shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mazing shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Delgado napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Delgado throws Mazing to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Delgado changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mazing looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mazing is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Delgado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mazing has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SU#
Delgado has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Delgado gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Delgado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Mazing is predictable there #TD#
so Delgado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Delgado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazing can do to turn this around?#SU#
Delgado gets to his feet - Mazing follows without any prompting. #TD#
Delgado gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Delgado stalling.
Mazing wants to get back to his feet.
Delgado working the head and body with strikes.
Delgado is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mazing wants to control but Delgado is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mazing wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delgado is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Delgado stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delgado is defended easily by Mazing.
Mazing steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mazing throws a push kick but Delgado slaps the foot to one side.
Delgado fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Delgado rushes Mazing and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Delgado dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mazing gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Delgado to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Delgado postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Delgado content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Delgado stands up and waves to Mazing to follow him.
Mazing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Delgado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Delgado lands in his opponent's guard.
Mazing is wriggling around but Delgado manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Delgado looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mazing wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Delgado decides to stand and escape the position.
Joel Delgado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Delgado dives in and grabs Mazing's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mazing pushes down on Delgado's head and hops out.
Delgado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mazing.
Delgado shoots in but Mazing avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Mazing gets caught flat footed, as Delgado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mazing wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Delgado manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Delgado decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3##CL#
Delgado clinches with his opponent.
Delgado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delgado avoiding damage.
#TD#
Delgado gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mazing regains guard.
Mazing wants to get back to his feet but Delgado passes into half guard.
#REVB##SU#
Delgado decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4##TD#
Delgado closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Delgado controlling the position.
Mazing looks to move to half guard but instead Delgado has passed into mount! Damn!
Delgado working Mazing over with strikes here.
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!#SUB#
Delgado has hold of Mazing's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mazing manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zanfanz Mazing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joel Delgado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mazing has given up his back. Will we see Delgado going for some submissions?
And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Delgado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Delgado, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Delgado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Mazing bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Higgins really is a fat lump.
Higgins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higgins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mazing presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Higgins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Higgins regains half guard.
Higgins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Higgins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Higgins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Higgins is looking to sweep but instead, Mazing has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Higgins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mazing landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Higgins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazing is working away from the top position though.
Mazing seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Mazing.
Higgins is looking for a sweep. Mazing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mazing trying to control from half guard but Higgins is working away.
Mazing working Higgins over with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Casey Higgins has been cut.#T2##SUB2#
Mazing looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mazing is looking to take a break and control but Higgins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Higgins manages to get to full guard.
Mazing is looking to pass into half guard but Higgins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Higgins is in guard.#REVR##T3##SU#
Mazing is working an open guard so Higgins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mazing looks winded!#CL2#
Mazing forces Higgins back against the cage and clinches.
Higgins tries to score a body lock takedown but Mazing shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Higgins is trying to drag Mazing to the mat but Mazing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Mazing changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Higgins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Higgins is looking for a sweep.
Higgins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mazing's best efforts.#T4#
Higgins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mazing's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mazing's back!
Higgins keeps control of the position easily here as Mazing tries to buck him off.
Mazing tries to roll but Higgins sticks to his back.
Mazing is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazing wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Higgins controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazing tries to roll but Higgins sticks to his back.
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 Casey Higgins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Casey Higgins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Higgins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zanfanz Mazing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Mazing looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Higgins!#ES#
Higgins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mazing swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Higgins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mazing manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazing is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Higgins with a body shot.
Mazing lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Mazing changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Higgins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Casey Higgins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Mazing drags him back down.
Mazing is breathing heavily.
Mazing trying to control the action but Higgins is working from the bottom.
Higgins tries to buck Mazing off but Mazing is having none of it.#T1#
Higgins is working hard here to advance position.
Higgins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mazing off and has taken his back!
Higgins is riding his opponent, not letting Mazing buck him off. #SUB#
Mazing is in a bad position with Higgins working for a choke. Mazing manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Higgins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2##SU2#
Mazing stands up and waves to Higgins to follow him.
Higgins connects with a leg kick. Mazing looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Higgins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higgins slips under a jab from Mazing.#TD#
Higgins gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazing is looking for a sweep.
Higgins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazing keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Mazing's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Higgins tries to score with some ground and pound. Mazing controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Higgins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mazing down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Higgins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mazing sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Higgins working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Higgins scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Higgins landing strikes.
Higgins in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mazing avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Higgins.
Higgins is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mazing will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Higgins trying to control the position but Mazing is working away.
Mazing is trying to control Higgins's posture but Higgins avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Higgins tries to clinch there but Mazing circles away.
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 Casey Higgins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Casey Higgins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Higgins shoots in looking for a takedown but Mazing manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Higgins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Higgins gets a clinch.
Higgins is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Mazing jumps guard and drags Higgins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Higgins gets to his feet. Mazing looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mazing throws a lazy head kick
and Higgins counters with a nice kick to the body.
Crunch! Higgins slams his shin into Mazing's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mazing decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Higgins has one foot on Mazing's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mazing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazing defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Higgins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazing takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1##TD2#
Mazing bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Higgins regains half guard.#ES#
Higgins pushes Mazing off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Mazing fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Higgins to the ground. Mazing is now in Higgins's guard.#ES#
Higgins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Higgins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mazing pulls Higgins in close to prevent any damage.
Higgins with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Higgins lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Higgins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mazing, up you get!
No joy there for Mazing, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Higgins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Higgins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mazing as he avoids it easily.
Higgins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazing can do to turn this around?#CL#
Higgins has managed to clinch.
Mazing tries to stall but Higgins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Higgins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mazing is defending well.
Mazing is trying to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling him.
Higgins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mazing pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3##TD2#
Higgins tries to sprawl but Mazing drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mazing tries to stand but can't do so whilst Higgins controls his leg.
Mazing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Higgins is staying active underneath Mazing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Higgins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Higgins.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Higgins is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Higgins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Higgins stands up and waves to Mazing to follow him.
Zanfanz Mazing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Higgins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Higgins showed some decent athleticism there.
Higgins working over Mazing with some ground and pound. Mazing looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casey Higgins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Higgins, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Casey Higgins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Mendoza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Mazing's head but Mazing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazing! But no joy.
Mazing fails to land with a series of punches.
Mazing will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Mazing scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet.
Mazing trying to control from half guard but Mendoza is working away.
Mendoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mazing looking to sit in guard and control but Mendoza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mendoza postures up in Mazing's guard and throws a big left but Mazing blocks it. #T1##SUB2#
Mazing looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendoza passes into half guard.
Mendoza wants to stand up but Mazing is controlling the position.
Mazing trying to get back to full guard but Mendoza takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mazing is in a horrible position here. Mendoza smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Mendoza working for a submission but Mazing is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Mendoza landing punches.
Mendoza pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mendoza raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mendoza scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mazing looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazing is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SU#
Mendoza gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Mazing looks to clinch
and Mendoza counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Mendoza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendoza lands in his opponent's guard.
Mazing is wriggling around but Mendoza manages to pass to half guard.
#T3##REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza 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. #SUB#
Mazing is trying to control Mendoza's posture. Mendoza takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Mazing! Mendoza is rotating here... this could be the end... Mazing is out! Mendoza has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Salvatore Mendoza!
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