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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Kanton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Davimenikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kanton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kanton has gone for a leg lock! Davimenikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kanton's guard.#REVB#
Davimenikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Davimenikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Davimenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kanton is keeping the position for now.
Davimenikov postures up and lands a big shot to Kanton's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davimenikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Davimenikov is working Kanton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Davimenikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kanton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davimenikov defends it easily.
Kanton is breathing heavily.
Davimenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kanton has his foot on Davimenikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davimenikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Davimenikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kanton's head.
Davimenikov works over Kanton with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davimenikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Davimenikov looking to pass the guard.
Davimenikov landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Kanton keeping full guard, as Davimenikov tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kanton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Davimenikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davimenikov lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Davimenikov.
Davimenikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Davimenikov is pressing down on Kanton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kanton is holding on for now. #T4#
Davimenikov wants to advance to full mount but Kanton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Davimenikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Davimenikov working some strikes from top position.
Davimenikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davimenikov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Davimenikov wants to pass the guard but Kanton is keeping the position.
Davimenikov landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Kanton is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tahjet Davimenikov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Kanton gets caught flat footed, as Davimenikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oh Kanton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davimenikov is stalling in the full guard.
Tahjet Davimenikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davimenikov cracks Kanton with a solid left hand.
Kanton looking to control.
Davimenikov advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here as Davimenikov stalls from top position.
Kanton seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davimenikov tries to move to mount but Kanton blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Davimenikov is chipping away with strikes.
Davimenikov happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Davimenikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kanton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davimenikov controls the position from side control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kanton wants to control but Davimenikov postures up.
Kanton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Davimenikov controlling the position from side mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Kanton stops Davimenikov from passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Davimenikov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kanton to the mat! Kanton manages to get full guard.
Davimenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kanton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davimenikov is stalling in the full guard.
Davimenikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davimenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kanton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Davimenikov cracks Kanton with a solid left hand.
Davimenikov distracts Kanton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Davimenikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davimenikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Davimenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kanton is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davimenikov is pushing down on Kanton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kanton is fighting to maintain full guard but Davimenikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tahjet Davimenikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Davimenikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kanton is wriggling around but Davimenikov manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Davimenikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kanton tries to kick Davimenikov off but Davimenikov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Davimenikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Davimenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Davimenikov working the head and body with strikes.
Davimenikov working over Kanton with some ground and pound. Kanton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davimenikov is taking a breather. Kanton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kanton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davimenikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Davimenikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Davimenikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Davimenikov is looking to advance position but Kanton won't allow it. #SUB2#
Davimenikov seems to be looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Davimenikov shoots in and bounces Kanton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kanton being controlled here, momentarily.
Davimenikov working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Kanton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davimenikov controls the pace.
Davimenikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Davimenikov wants to pass the guard but Kanton is keeping the position.
Davimenikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kobe Kanton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tahjet Davimenikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tahjet Davimenikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davimenikov 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tahjet Davimenikov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Lester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kobe Kanton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kanton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kanton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kanton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester.
Lester stuffs the takedown attempt from Kanton. Kanton gets slowly back to his feet.
Kanton tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanton doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Lester counters with a shoot takedown. Kanton fights it but they end up in guard.
Lester makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Lester works over Kanton with some ground and pound from guard.
Lester content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#
Kanton is rocked!
Lester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lester throws a big right hand that misses.
Lester loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lester scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lester working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kanton's head.
Kanton is still in real trouble! Can Lester finish him?
Lester working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kanton's head.
Lester keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kanton's head.
Lester working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Lester postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kanton covers up, he's hurt! Lester keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lester and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lester can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Lester!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kanton closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Kirk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kanton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kirk softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#SUB#
Kirk working for a choke but Kanton is defending well.
Kirk cracks Kanton with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kanton from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB#
Kirk seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kanton's chin but Kanton turns very nicely into Kirk's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kanton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Kanton from controlling successfully.
Kanton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirk swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kirk 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.
Kanton wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
Kirk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Kanton has gone for a leg lock! Kirk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kanton's guard.#REVR#
Kirk controlling from the top position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kirk'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kirk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kanton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kirk, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kirk is adopting a defensive guard.
Kirk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3##SUB2#
Kanton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kanton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kirk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kanton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kanton wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kirk holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kanton is pushing down on Kirk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kirk is fighting to maintain full guard but Kanton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kirk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kirk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kanton trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Kirk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kirk is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk trying to control but Kanton is working from the bottom.
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 Tommy Kirk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kanton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kirk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kanton counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Kanton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kirk quickly recovers to half guard.
Kirk keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kanton is looking to take a break and control but Kirk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kirk actively working from the bottom here.
Kirk is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kirk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kirk being controlled here, momentarily.
Kirk pulls Kanton in close to prevent any damage.
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Kanton from controlling successfully.
Kirk wants to sweep but no luck.
Kirk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kanton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Kirk cracks Kanton with a solid left hand.
Kirk distracts Kanton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kirk stays in close to Kanton's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kanton has his foot on Kirk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirk works his way back into a safe position though.
Kanton is breathing heavily.
Kirk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Kanton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kirk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at IC&E Academy inform us that Kanton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kirk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kirk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kirk showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Kirk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kanton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kanton has control of Kirk's left arm, preventing Kirk from doing any damage.
Kirk advances to half guard. #SUB#
Kirk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kirk slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kirk seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kanton for as long as he can get away with.
Kirk wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Kirk seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kanton wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kobe Kanton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kanton is looking to clinch.
Kirk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Kanton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kanton showed some decent athleticism there.
Kanton prevents Kirk from improving his position.
Kirk gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanton wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
Kirk is controlling Kanton's posture.
Tommy Kirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Kanton preventing the sweep.
Kirk is working hard here to advance position.
Kirk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kanton has passed into side control.
Kirk is looking to regain half guard here but Kanton keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kirk managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kanton.
#SUB2#
Kanton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kirk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Kirk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kanton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirk keeps working. #SUB2#
Kanton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kirk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kanton but great work by Kirk.
Kanton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kanton is looking to improve his position.
Kirk is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB#
Kirk seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kirk wants to work for an arm triangle but Kanton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kirk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kirk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kirk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kirk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kanton keeps working.
Kirk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Kanton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kanton tries to get to full guard but Kirk has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kobe Kanton.
I think Kanton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Kanton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Finley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Finley wants to work for an arm triangle but Kanton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Finley throws a strike but Kanton manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Finley tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kobe Kanton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Valdez clinches up with Kanton and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Kanton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kanton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kanton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valdez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valdez gets back to full guard.
Valdez wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kanton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valdez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Valdez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kanton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Valdez wants to get back to full guard.
Kanton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valdez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Kanton has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Valdez defend it? Kanton steps over the head and cranks it - Valdez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kanton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kobe Kanton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Kanton throws a head kick that misses
and Vargas counters with a nice body kick. #TD#
Vargas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kanton's guard.#ES2#
Kanton wriggles free and stands up.
Kanton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kanton misses with a takedown
and Vargas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Vargas scores with a takedown into Kanton's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Vargas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kanton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vargas has Kanton in his guard.#REVB#
Vargas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kanton controls the pace.#T1#
Vargas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kanton trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanton controlling from the top position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vargas managing to control the position.
Kanton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kanton wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving. #T3#
Kanton looking to sit in guard and control but Vargas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Vargas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vargas throws an elbow that misses. Kanton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vargas's guard. Nice move by Kanton!#REVB#
Kanton wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving. #T4#
Vargas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kanton trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Vargas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kanton on the ground.
Kanton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vargas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kanton is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Kanton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vargas, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Vargas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kobe Kanton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kanton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kanton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vargas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vargas keeps the fight on the outside.
Kanton shoots in but Vargas avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Vargas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vargas wants to work for an arm triangle but Kanton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kanton is looking to control Vargas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kanton avoid being mounted?
Vargas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Kanton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vargas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vargas's back!#SUB2#
Kanton has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Vargas is defending well but eventually Kanton manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Vargas has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kobe Kanton!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 844 Round 1
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Pereira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pereira lands strikes from half guard.
Pereira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pereira drops an elbow to the side of Kanton's head.
Kanton is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Pereira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pereira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira is thwarting Kanton's attempts to control the position.
Pereira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Pereira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pereira content to control rather than advance.
Kanton has hold of Pereira's hands but Pereira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pereira lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Kanton is rocked!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kanton is still in real trouble! Can Pereira finish him?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pereira connects with a nice short shot to Kanton's temple.
Pereira scores with a big shot! Kanton's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kanton! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Higor Pereira!
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