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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Santa has a takedown stuffed.
De Graeff looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Santa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Graeff as he jumps to the side.
Santa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Graeff attempts a counter takedown but Santa avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
De Graeff throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Santa was covering up waiting for the punch and De Graeff finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Santa working for a triangle but De Graeff defends it easily.
Santa wants to stand but De Graeff is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Graeff trying to control but Santa is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Santa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Graeff throwing strikes but missing.
Santa trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
De Graeff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Santa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Graeff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Graeff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Santa looking for a guillotine here but De Graeff defends easily.
De Graeff is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Santa working a defensive guard but De Graeff passes into half guard.
Santa wants to improve his position but De Graeff is controlling well.
De Graeff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
De Graeff is working for a kimura but Santa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
De Graeff looking for a submission but Santa manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Santa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but De Graeff frees his head nicely. Oh but Santa has switched to an armbar! De Graeff is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rick Santa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
De Graeff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
De Graeff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Oliver manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Graeff on his heels. He'll look to pass De Graeff's guard now, I'm sure.
Oliver throws a big right hand that misses.
De Graeff is controlling Oliver's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliver prevents De Graeff from getting back to his feet.
Oliver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Graeff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Oliver has gone for a leg lock! De Graeff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oliver's guard.#REVB#
De Graeff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliver 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Graeff throwing strikes from guard but Oliver blocks nicely.
De Graeff distracts Oliver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Oliver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Graeff throws an elbow that misses. Oliver uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Graeff's guard. Nice move by Oliver!#REVR##ES2#
De Graeff kicks Oliver off and gets to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that De Graeff has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
De Graeff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Wilmer Oliver has been cut.
De Graeff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliver paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
De Graeff moves into range and clinches up with Oliver.
Oliver stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Oliver tightens his grip and picks De Graeff up, before dumping him to the ground. De Graeff manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
De Graeff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliver defends well.
De Graeff looks winded!
De Graeff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliver manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliver trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Oliver doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Oliver trying to control the position.
Oliver trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliver thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Oliver is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Oliver is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, De Graeff manages to get to full guard.
De Graeff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliver is one step ahead there. #T3#
Oliver wants to get up but he can't break De Graeff's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oliver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Graeff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Graeff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliver throws a strike but De Graeff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
De Graeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Graeff's guard. #REVR#
De Graeff has a closed guard, preventing Oliver from standing up. #T4#
Oliver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oliver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oliver throwing strikes but missing.
Oliver trying to control the position from guard on top but De Graeff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliver lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Graeff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Oliver postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Graeff is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oliver, into his guard. #REVB#
Oliver trying to keep a closed guard but De Graeff is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luuk De Graeff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilmer Oliver's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
De Graeff takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
De Graeff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Graeff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Graeff keeping moving, preventing Oliver from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Oliver drops back looking for a leg! De Graeff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Graeff manages to kick Oliver off! Oliver jumps back into De Graeff's guard.
Oliver is looking to stand up but De Graeff won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Graeff is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Oliver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luuk De Graeff has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Oliver gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
De Graeff is breathing heavily.
Oliver goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Graeff stuffs the takedown.
De Graeff swings for the body but Oliver moves out of range.
De Graeff tries a head kick but it misses.
As De Graeff looks to move away, Oliver throws a big counter combo but De Graeff just gets out of the way.
De Graeff misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Oliver darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Oliver not doing much here.
#T2#
De Graeff is looking to escape.
Oliver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oliver passes into side control, despite De Graeff's attempt to control the position.
#SU#
Oliver stands up and beckons De Graeff to his feet. #TD2#
De Graeff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliver keeping hold of De Graeff's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Oliver moves into full guard.
De Graeff stopping the sweep attempt from Oliver.
De Graeff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Graeff slips nicely into half guard.
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. De Graeff connects with a nice short shot to Oliver's temple.
De Graeff is trying to control. Oliver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Graeff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oliver trying to control here.
#SUB2#
De Graeff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Graeff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliver is trying to maintain the position but De Graeff is very close to passing his half guard.
Oliver trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but De Graeff manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luuk De Graeff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilmer Oliver's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
De Graeff gets caught flat footed, as Oliver shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
De Graeff pushes Oliver off and scrambles back to his feet.
De Graeff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As De Graeff backs away, Oliver returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oliver fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Graeff checks it well.
De Graeff wants to counter the offense by Oliver and move into the clinch position.
De Graeff slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Graeff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliver fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
De Graeff rushes Oliver and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Graeff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1##BC2#
De Graeff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Graeff stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliver. Oliver gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilmer Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliver shoots in for a takedown but De Graeff shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
De Graeff has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Graeff dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
De Graeff controlling the action here for a moment.
Oliver misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
De Graeff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliver cracks De Graeff with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Oliver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and De Graeff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Graeff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oliver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Graeff is working away from the top position though.
De Graeff slows the pace down in half guard.
Oliver is not content to let De Graeff control the position.#T3#
Oliver wants to control but De Graeff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oliver is pressing down on De Graeff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Graeff working some strikes from top position.
De Graeff wants to pass the guard but Oliver is keeping the position.
Oliver throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Oliver wants to sweep here but De Graeff controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
De Graeff darts in and clinches Oliver up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
De Graeff manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
De Graeff closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
De Graeff manages to break the clinch.
Oliver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Graeff defends it nicely.#CL2#
De Graeff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luuk De Graeff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Graeff lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilmer Oliver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
De Graeff breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luuk De Graeff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Graeff 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luuk De Graeff!
As Luuk De Graeff got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Je voudrais remercier mon manager, mon coach et tout le staff. Merci a tout mes fans d'avoir assister au combat'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Anthony looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Graeff is fending him off so far but Anthony persists. Nope, De Graeff circles away and we're back to standing.
De Graeff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anthony as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
De Graeff pushes Anthony up against the cage in a clinch.
Anthony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Graeff wants a takedown but no success here.
De Graeff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anthony is defending well for now.
De Graeff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Graeff stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
De Graeff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Graeff darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Ike Anthony has been cut.#TD#
Anthony closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Graeff did well to prevent Anthony getting side control.#SUB#
Anthony is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Graeff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anthony. #T1#
Anthony is trying to control the action in half guard but De Graeff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Anthony is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anthony slows the pace down in half guard.
De Graeff is looking to control Anthony's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Graeff avoid being mounted?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Anthony is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Graeff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anthony.
Anthony thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Graeff's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Graeff is not content to let Anthony control the position.#SUB#
Anthony is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Graeff is just riding it out for now. Anthony eventually gives up the hold.
De Graeff tries to get to full guard but Anthony has control of the leg. #T3#
Anthony wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Graeff keeps working.
Anthony not doing much here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
De Graeff tries to roll over but Anthony keeps him under control.
De Graeff is trying to control but Anthony manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Graeff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anthony manages to capitalize on a mistake by De Graeff to take his back!
Anthony biding his time, controlling De Graeff. #SUB#
Anthony is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Graeff is trying to get back to his feet but Anthony has full control of the position and if anything, De Graeff has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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 Ike Anthony will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ike Anthony's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
De Graeff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anthony circles away quickly and effectively.
Anthony throws a big counter combination but De Graeff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Graeff throws a shot from downtown. Anthony moves away and avoids it.
De Graeff tries to clinch but Anthony is having none of it.
Anthony is looking to counter punch.
Ike Anthony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Graeff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Graeff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Graeff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ike Anthony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luuk De Graeff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anthony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Graeff fails to pull guard.
De Graeff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anthony to keep the fight standing.#T1#
De Graeff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anthony smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Anthony drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
De Graeff pushes Anthony off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
De Graeff fails with the takedown
and Anthony counters with a one-two to the body.
De Graeff is breathing heavily.
De Graeff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anthony appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Graeff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anthony swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Graeff fails with a takedown attempt.
Anthony seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
De Graeff swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Anthony to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Graeff tries to bum rush Anthony with a series of wild strikes but Anthony uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anthony fails with a takedown attempt.
De Graeff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
De Graeff scores with a takedown into Anthony's guard.
Anthony throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #ES#
Anthony scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
De Graeff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anthony defends well and De Graeff ends up having to push Anthony into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Luuk De Graeff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Graeff closes the distance and clinches up with Anthony, looking for a takedown. De Graeff pushes Anthony against the cage but Anthony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anthony throws a big counter combination but De Graeff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anthony misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Graeff has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Anthony has De Graeff up against the cage in a clinch.
De Graeff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anthony keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Graeff's efforts to push away.
De Graeff presses Anthony against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Graeff stalls.
Anthony is stalling here.
#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Anthony.
De Graeff missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
De Graeff breaks the clinch.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Graeff but De Graeff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Graeff or perhaps it was just good defense by Anthony, which made it look bad. #CL2#
De Graeff moves into range and clinches up with Anthony.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Anthony dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ike Anthony's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Graeff fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Anthony looking to score a takedown here. De Graeff is defending well but Anthony drives through and ends up in De Graeff's guard.
Anthony sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anthony stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Graeff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Graeff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anthony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Graeff looking to control but Anthony passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anthony is trying to control. De Graeff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anthony will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony slows the pace down in half guard.
De Graeff has hold of Anthony's hands but Anthony slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Anthony controlling the action here. #SUB#
Anthony is looking for a kimura but De Graeff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anthony to get the leverage.
De Graeff is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Anthony is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Graeff defends it well. #SUB#
Anthony is trying to work for a kimura but De Graeff is defending well.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Graeff is trying to maintain the position but Anthony is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Anthony is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Graeff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anthony. #SUB#
Anthony is working for a kimura but De Graeff is defending it quite comfortably.
De Graeff won't allow Anthony to pass to mount. #T3#
Anthony is working hard here to advance position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Graeff can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Anthony wants to work for an arm triangle but De Graeff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Graeff keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent 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.#CL2#
De Graeff gets a clinch. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Graeff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anthony's elbow.
De Graeff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Graeff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anthony.
De Graeff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Graeff is trying to force a seperation but Anthony has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anthony's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luuk De Graeff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Graeff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anthony avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ike Anthony is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anthony blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Anthony showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anthony, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Anthony!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
De Graeff moves into the clinch.
Chavez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Graeff smiles and moves away.
De Graeff keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
De Graeff moves into the clinch.#TD2#
De Graeff manages to pull guard.
De Graeff is trying to keep Chavez in close.
Chavez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chavez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Graeff for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Graeff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chavez wants to stand but De Graeff has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Chavez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chavez lands a couple of digs.
Chavez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Graeff is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chavez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Graeff wants to stand up but Chavez is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chavez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
De Graeff closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chavez's guard.
De Graeff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Graeff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
De Graeff won't allow Chavez to get back to his feet. #T2#
De Graeff stopping the sweep attempt from Chavez.
Chavez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chavez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chavez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chavez wanted to stand there but De Graeff had control of the position.
Chavez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Graeff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chavez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Graeff is trying to keep Chavez in close.
De Graeff is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Chavez landing some decent shots from guard.
Chavez cracks De Graeff with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Graeff is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Chavez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Graeff manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Chavez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on De Graeff, up you get! #TD2#
De Graeff shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De Graeff looks winded!
De Graeff stops Chavez from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Chavez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Chavez taking some punishment here, with De Graeff in his half guard.
Chavez is looking for a sweep. De Graeff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
De Graeff seems to be working for a kimura but Chavez defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Graeff prevents Chavez from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luuk De Graeff will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chavez throws a body punch but De Graeff moves out of range.
De Graeff steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chavez.#CL2#
De Graeff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chavez is looking for a takedown.
De Graeff dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
De Graeff instigates a clinch.
De Graeff lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Chavez jumps guard and drags De Graeff to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Chavez is working an open guard so De Graeff takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
De Graeff feints and as Chavez raises his hands in defense, De Graeff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chavez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chavez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Graeff is controlling him.
De Graeff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chavez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1#
Chavez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
De Graeff gets full guard.
De Graeff trying to control the position.
#SU#
Chavez stands and steps away. De Graeff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
De Graeff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chavez quickly recovers to half guard.
De Graeff is breathing heavily.
Chavez is looking for a sweep. De Graeff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Graeff thows a huge punch but Chavez dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Chavez is trying to stand back up but De Graeff is controlling him
De Graeff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavez keeps working.
De Graeff stalling.
Chavez wants to get back to full guard.
De Graeff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
De Graeff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chavez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Graeff.
Chavez is looking to improve his position.
Miguel Chavez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
De Graeff wants to control but Chavez is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Graeff lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
De Graeff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chavez, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
De Graeff decides to pull guard.
Chavez landing with the ground and pound.
Chavez stays in close to De Graeff's body and controls the position.
Chavez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Graeff is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Chavez throwing strikes but missing.
Chavez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Graeff wants to stand but Chavez is controlling the position. #SU#
Chavez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on De Graeff, up you get! #TD2#
De Graeff throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chavez was covering up waiting for the punch and De Graeff finishes the takedown easily into guard.
De Graeff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Graeff slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luuk De Graeff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Chavez wants to clinch.
De Graeff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Graeff throws a body kick that misses
and Chavez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
De Graeff gets a clinch.
Chavez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Graeff after a bit of a struggle.
Chavez jumps guard but De Graeff stands there with Chavez around his waist. Chavez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Chavez pulls guard successfully.
De Graeff tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavez is retaining full guard.
Chavez wants to sweep but no luck.
De Graeff throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Chavez looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Graeff is one step ahead there.
Chavez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chavez is looking to stand up but De Graeff isn't so interested in that idea.
Chavez has momentary wrist control but De Graeff slips an elbow through the middle.
De Graeff wants to get up but he can't break Chavez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chavez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chavez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Graeff pushes Chavez off but Chavez dives into side control.
De Graeff parries the strikes from Chavez easily there. Chavez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable De Graeff to escape.
#T2#
De Graeff is not content to let Chavez control the position.
De Graeff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Graeff is being controlled here.
De Graeff is trying to get back to half guard.
De Graeff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chavez off and has taken his back!
Chavez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Chavez manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Graeff's guard. Nice work there by Chavez.
Chavez distracts De Graeff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Chavez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Chavez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chavez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chavez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chavez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chavez trying to stand up but can't free himself from De Graeff's guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chavez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chavez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Graeff's head.
Chavez won't allow De Graeff to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavez with a nice head shot there.
Luuk De Graeff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Graeff 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miguel Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
De Graeff shoots in and gets a takedown into Chavez's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Chavez.
I think De Graeff 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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