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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Esquivel looks for a takedown but Deschencko sprawls well.
Deschencko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Esquivel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deschencko on his heels. He'll look to pass Deschencko's guard now, I'm sure.
Deschencko is looking to stand back up but Esquivel counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Deschencko. #REVR##SUB2#
Esquivel in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Deschencko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Esquivel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juliano Esquivel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Esquivel connects with a body shot that sends Baya's belly button to the back.
Esquivel stuffs the takedown attempt from Baya. Baya gets slowly back to his feet.
Esquivel throws a low kick but Baya avoids it.
Esquivel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Esquivel moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBaya.
Baya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Esquivel defends well and Baya ends up having to push Esquivel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Esquivel drives through and clinches with Baya against the cage.
#TD#
Esquivel pulls guard effortlessly.
Esquivel is trying to control the position but Baya postures up.
Esquivel is looking to stand up but Baya isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esquivel is keeping the position for now.
Esquivel has Baya pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Esquivel wants to sweep but no luck.
Esquivel wants to stand and escape but Baya is having none of it.
Baya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esquivel is keeping the position for now.
Esquivel pulls Baya in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baya fails with a takedown attempt.
Esquivel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Juliano Esquivel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerede Baya.
Baya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Esquivel misses with a head kick.
Baya fails with an attempt to clinch.
#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.
Baya with a poor takedown #CL#
and Esquivel counters by moving into the clinch.
Esquivel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baya goes for a takedown in the clinch but Esquivel prevents it.
Esquivel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baya goes for a takedown attempt but Esquivel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Esquivel scores with a takedown into Baya's guard.
Baya is trying to keep Esquivel in close.
Esquivel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Esquivel looking to pass the guard.
Esquivel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Esquivel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Esquivel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baya for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baya blocking the ground and pound attempt from Esquivel.
Baya is staying active underneath Esquivel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baya trying to control but Esquivel postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Esquivel wants to control but Baya is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esquivel dives in for a single leg takedown but Baya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Esquivel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Esquivel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Baya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Esquivel's waist but Esquivel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baya off to one side.
Baya closes the distance and clinches up with Esquivel, looking for a takedown. Baya pushes Esquivel against the cage but Esquivel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Esquivel stuffs the takedown attempt from Baya. Baya gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Esquivel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baya.
Juliano Esquivel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerede Baya.
Baya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Esquivel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baya.
Baya slips a jab and a cross from Esquivel.
#CL#
Esquivel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Esquivel can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquivel tries to break the clinch but Baya is controlling the position.
Baya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Esquivel stops a takedown attempt from Baya.
Esquivel tries to break the clinch but Baya is controlling the position. #T1#
Baya has Esquivel pressed against the cage, preventing Esquivel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baya lands an uppercut.#TD#
Esquivel lands a takedown into guard.
Esquivel is standing up over Baya. Baya looks to escape but Esquivel dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Esquivel is trying to get an arm triangle but Baya is defending well.
Baya is trying to improve his position.
Baya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Baya tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Esquivel presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Esquivel content just to control the position here.
Baya is trying desperately to improve position.
Baya is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Baya is looking to improve his position but Esquivel isn't that keen on the idea.
Esquivel punching from mount but Baya doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Esquivel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Baya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Esquivel takes Baya's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Esquivel controls the action.
Esquivel keeps control of the position as Baya tries to break free.
#SUB#
Esquivel working for a choke but Baya reverses nicely into Esquivel 's guard.
Baya being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Esquivel trying to control the position.
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 Esquivel is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Esquivel dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baya fails with the takedown#CL#
and Esquivel moves into the clinch.
Esquivel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baya fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baya tries to pull guard but Esquivel holds him up against the cage and eventually Baya drops back down to his feet.
Baya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Esquivel's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baya is working for takedown but Esquivel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Juliano Esquivel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerede Baya.
Baya has Esquivel pressed against the cage, preventing Esquivel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Baya is looking to break free of the clinch but Esquivel has double underhooks.
Esquivel tries to pull guard but Baya forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Esquivel cracks Baya with a nice body shot.
Esquivel misses with a punch to the body.
Baya wants to get back to striking at distance but Esquivel won't allow it.
Baya wants to take the fight to the mat but Esquivel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Esquivel is trying to trip Baya. He has hold of a leg but Baya is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Esquivel persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Esquivel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baya's guard.
Esquivel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baya can do to turn this around?
Esquivel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Esquivel postures up.
#T2#
Baya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baya wants to control but Esquivel passes easily into half guard.
Esquivel winds up and cracks Baya with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Esquivel trying to mount his opponent but Baya defends it. #SUB2#
Baya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Esquivel pulls his head out easily.
Esquivel wants to take a breather but Baya is having none of it.
Baya wants to control but Esquivel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Baya is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Baya wants to control but Esquivel is having none of it.
Baya is squirming around, avoiding Esquivel's attempts to control the action.
Baya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baya tries to hold on but Esquivel pushes him away.
Baya tries to control the position but Esquivel now has his back.
Baya trying to control the hands but Esquivel won't let him. #T4#
Esquivel looking to hold on to the position here but Baya rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Esquivel throws a strike but Baya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Baya looking to sit in guard and control but Esquivel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Baya looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Esquivel passes into side control.
Jerede Baya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juliano Esquivel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Esquivel tries to stand but Baya is controlling his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juliano Esquivel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Esquivel 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juliano Esquivel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Vinicius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Esquivel as he avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Esquivel. Those never looked like landing.
Esquivel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vinicius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vinicius avoids a kick to the body.
Vinicius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Esquivel as he jumps to the side.
Vinicius slaps away a takedown attempt from Esquivel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vinicius throws a series of strikes that have Esquivel backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Esquivel has managed to clinch.
Esquivel'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.#BC2#
Esquivel breaks the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Esquivel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vinicius napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vinicius is looking to reverse the position.
Esquivel tries to stand but Vinicius is controlling his head.
Vinicius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vinicius is thwarting Esquivel's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Vinicius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Esquivel sees it coming and defends easily.
Esquivel keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Esquivel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vinicius.
Vinicius stops Esquivel from getting back to his feet.
Esquivel is trying to get back to full guard.
Esquivel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Esquivel is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Vinicius works his way into side control.
Esquivel wants to control but Vinicius postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinicius tries to stand but Esquivel is controlling his head. #SUB#
Vinicius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Esquivel is trying to control Vinicius's posture but Vinicius avoids it. #SUB#
Vinicius tries for a kimura but Esquivel is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Esquivel struggling a bit here.
Vinicius wants to control but Esquivel is keeping him busy.
Vinicius tries to score with some ground and pound. Esquivel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Esquivel can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinicius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Vinicius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esquivel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vinicius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Esquivel on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Vinicius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vinicius fails with the takedown.
Esquivel misses with a body kick.
As Esquivel looks to move away, Vinicius throws a big counter combo but Esquivel just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Esquivel clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vinicius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Esquivel avoids it.#BC#
Vinicius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vinicius is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vinicius is defended easily by Esquivel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vinicius wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Esquivel feints and as Vinicius raises his hands in defense, Esquivel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Esquivel tries to stand but Vinicius is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Vinicius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Esquivel looking to sit in guard and control but Vinicius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Esquivel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vinicius is one step ahead there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vinicius throws a strike but Esquivel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Esquivel trying to control but Vinicius is working from the bottom.
Vinicius is striking but Esquivel is not phased and passes to half guard.
Esquivel is stalling here. Vinicius is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Esquivel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vinicius has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Esquivel is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Vinicius throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Esquivel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Vinicius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vinicius wants to pass the guard but Esquivel is defending well.
Vinicius wants to take a breather but Esquivel is having none of it.
Esquivel is trying to get back to full guard.
Esquivel trying to control from the bottom.
#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.
Vinicius with the ground and pound but Esquivel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Esquivel is trying to keep Vinicius in close.
Marcus Vinicius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vinicius trying to control the position from guard on top but Esquivel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinicius is really struggling to control Esquivel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Esquivel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juliano Esquivel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Esquivel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vinicius, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Esquivel manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Esquivel has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Esquivel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vinicius uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Esquivel holds on and takes a little breather.
Vinicius wants to control from the top but Esquivel keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquivel has a closed guard, preventing Vinicius from standing up. #T1#
Esquivel looking for a sweep. Not yet Esquivel, not yet. #SUB2#
Esquivel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vinicius passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esquivel tries to get to full guard but Vinicius has control of the leg. #SUB#
Vinicius is looking for a kimura but Esquivel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vinicius to get the leverage.
Esquivel is staying active underneath Vinicius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vinicius is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Esquivel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vinicius is thwarting Esquivel's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Esquivel as Vinicius shoots in.#CL2#
Esquivel takes the fight into the clinch.
Esquivel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esquivel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vinicius is trying to drag Esquivel to the mat but Esquivel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vinicius throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Esquivel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Esquivel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esquivel fails to pull guard.
Esquivel can't break the clinch.
Esquivel lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Vinicius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Esquivel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Esquivel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Vinicius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esquivel jumps guard but Vinicius stands there with Esquivel around his waist. Esquivel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Esquivel is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Vinicius manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Esquivel is looking to work some ground and pound but Vinicius has wrist control.#T4##SUB#
Vinicius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esquivel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Vinicius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Esquivel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinicius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinicius controls Esquivel momentarily but Esquivel frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juliano Esquivel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Esquivel 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Juliano Esquivel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Chorr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Esquivel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Esquivel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chorr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Esquivel gets a clinch.
Esquivel jumps guard but Chorr stands there with Esquivel around his waist. Esquivel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chorr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chorr looking to stall.
#TD2#
Esquivel gets control of Chorr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Esquivel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquivel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chorr throwing strikes from guard but Esquivel blocks nicely.
Esquivel is trying to keep Chorr in close.
#T1#
Esquivel is pulling down on Chorr's head. It's preventing any offense from Chorr, at least for the moment.
Chorr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chorr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chorr trying to control but Esquivel is working from the bottom.
Esquivel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chorr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esquivel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Esquivel instigates a clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chorr tries to circle away but Esquivel has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Esquivel.
Chorr tries to break the clinch but Esquivel is controlling the position.
Chorr jumps guard but Esquivel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Esquivel breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Chorr as Esquivel shoots in.
Chorr blocks a head kick by Esquivel.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Esquivel to work.
A head punch on the inside from Chorr fails to land. #T3#
Esquivel is looking to break free of the clinch but Chorr has double underhooks.
Chorr stalls.
Chorr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Esquivel is keeping busy.
Esquivel is looking to break free of the clinch but Chorr has double underhooks. #BC#
Chorr manages to break the clinch.
Esquivel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esquivel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Esquivel misses with a low kick as Chorr jumps back.#CL2#
Esquivel rushes Chorr and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Esquivel decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Esquivel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Esquivel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Chorr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Esquivel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chorr has Esquivel in his guard.#REVB#
Esquivel trying to control the position from guard on top but Chorr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chorr is trying to control the position but Esquivel postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chorr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Esquivel defends well.
Chorr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Esquivel controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Esquivel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Esquivel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Assan Karim Chorr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chorr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chorr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chorr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Esquivel counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esquivel. Chorr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chorr tries to clinch but Esquivel moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chorr fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Assan Karim Chorr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chorr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Esquivel circles away.
Esquivel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chorr as he avoids it easily.
Esquivel fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Chorr shoots in for a takedown but Esquivel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chorr throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Esquivel takes the fight into the clinch.
Chorr tries to pull guard but Esquivel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chorr fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Esquivel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Chorr is defending against the submission attempts here by Esquivel.
Esquivel tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2#
Esquivel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chorr is in trouble now - Esquivel has advanced to mount!
Chorr tries to lock up and control but Esquivel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Esquivel controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Chorr is in a horrible position here. Esquivel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chorr is looking to get to half guard.
Esquivel controlling from the full mount.
Esquivel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chorr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Esquivel prevents Chorr from getting the reversal.#T4#
Esquivel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chorr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chorr tries to control the position but Esquivel now has his back.
Esquivel wants to control but Chorr manages to buck him off and is now in Esquivel's guard! Nice work there by Chorr! #SUB2#
Esquivel looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Chorr is defending well. Esquivel quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Chorr has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Esquivel celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juliano Esquivel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Esquivel moves in looking to clinch but Kasperski pushes him off.
Kasperski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kasperski fails with a takedown attempt.
Esquivel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kasperski fails with a takedown attempt.
Juliano Esquivel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawid Kasperski.
Kasperski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Esquivel as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquivel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kasperski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kasperski as Esquivel shoots in.
Kasperski just misses with a punch to the body.
Esquivel misses with a takedown attempt - Kasperski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Kasperski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Esquivel pinned against the cage. Esquivel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Esquivel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Esquivel tries to clinch but Kasperski is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Kasperski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Esquivel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kasperski darts in looking for a takedown but Esquivel gets double underhooks and turns Kasperski into the cage.
Kasperski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kasperski stuffs the takedown attempt from Esquivel. Esquivel gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Kasperski moves into the clinch.#T2#
Kasperski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Esquivel tries for a takedown but Kasperski manages to get underhooks.
Esquivel working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esquivel throws an elbow but misses.
Esquivel tries to pull guard but Kasperski won't allow it.
Esquivel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kasperski is trying to pull guard but Esquivel has him pressed against the cage.
Kasperski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kasperski stalling against the cage.
Kasperski is trying to pull guard but Esquivel has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kasperski.
#T3#
Esquivel jumps guard but Kasperski stands there with Esquivel around his waist. Esquivel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kasperski just leaning against Esquivel, taking a breather.
Esquivel tries to throw a body punch but Kasperski avoids it by throwing Esquivel back against the cage.
Esquivel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kasperski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Esquivel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kasperski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Esquivel defends it nicely.
Kasperski looks winded!#CL#
Esquivel closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Kasperski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kasperski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Esquivel walks away with a smile on his face. Kasperski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Esquivel is defended easily by Kasperski.#TD#
Esquivel gets a takedown into half guard.
Esquivel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Esquivel dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Esquivel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kasperski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kasperski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice sprawl there from Kasperski as Esquivel shoots in.
Esquivel leaves Kasperski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Esquivel throws a big counter combination but Kasperski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Esquivel shoots in but Kasperski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Esquivel misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Kasperski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juliano Esquivel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Kasperski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquivel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Esquivel throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Kasperski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Esquivel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Kasperski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Esquivel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kasperski tries to bum rush Esquivel with a series of wild strikes but Esquivel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Kasperski moves into the clinch successfully.
Kasperski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Esquivel gets underhooks to prevent Kasperski's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Kasperski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kasperski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Esquivel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasperski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kasperski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kasperski shoots in for a takedown but Esquivel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kasperski is breathing heavily.#T2##CL#
Esquivel takes the fight into the clinch.
Kasperski jumps guard but Esquivel stands there with Kasperski around his waist. Kasperski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Esquivel is pressed up against the cage. Kasperski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Esquivel down to the mat. Esquivel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kasperski clinches up against the cage.
Kasperski is trying to pull guard but Esquivel has him pressed against the cage.
Esquivel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Esquivel tries to break the clinch but Kasperski is controlling the position. #TD#
Esquivel jumps guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esquivel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kasperski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Esquivel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Esquivel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasperski stops Esquivel from standing up.
Kasperski throwing strikes but missing.
Kasperski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Esquivel looking to control.
Kasperski looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Esquivel trying to keep a closed guard but Kasperski is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Esquivel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Juliano Esquivel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Esquivel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Esquivel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasperski shoots in for a takedown but Esquivel shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Esquivel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kasperski sprawls well initially but Esquivel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esquivel passes the guard and advances to mount!
BOOM! Esquivel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Esquivel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Esquivel wants to get back to his feet but Kasperski is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Esquivel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Esquivel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kasperski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Esquivel is in Kasperski's guard.
Kasperski is wriggling around but Esquivel manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Esquivel trying to control from half guard but Kasperski is working away.
Still in half guard, Esquivel seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquivel'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.
Kasperski wants to control but Esquivel is keeping busy.
Kasperski tries to roll over but Esquivel keeps him under control.#T1#
Esquivel is looking to advance position but Kasperski won't allow it.
Juliano Esquivel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Esquivel is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kasperski is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juliano Esquivel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Blanco wants to clinch.
Esquivel connects with a high kick.
Blanco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Esquivel looks for the body kick but Blanco saw that one coming.
Esquivel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blanco manages to avoid it.
Blanco checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Esquivel has managed to clinch.
Esquivel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blanco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blanco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Esquivel jumps guard but Blanco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blanco is trying to pull guard but Esquivel has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Blanco fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Blanco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanco is trying to break free.#BC2#
Esquivel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Esquivel misses with a series of wild punches.
Blanco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Esquivel avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Esquivel misses.#CL2#
Esquivel moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Esquivel gets control of Blanco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Esquivel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Esquivel has his foot on Blanco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blanco works his way back into a safe position though.
Esquivel wants to stand but Blanco is controlling the position.
Esquivel is trying to control the position but Blanco postures up.
Esquivel keeping moving, preventing Blanco from controlling successfully.
Esquivel is controlling Blanco's posture.
Blanco trying to control but Esquivel is working from the bottom.
Blanco being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Blanco wants to control from the top but Esquivel keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Esquivel rushes Blanco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blanco tries to pull guard but Esquivel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blanco tries to pull guard but Esquivel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blanco jumps guard but Esquivel stands there with Blanco around his waist. Blanco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blanco tries to pull guard but Esquivel won't allow it.
Esquivel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blanco's efforts to push away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blanco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Esquivel walks away with a smile on his face. Blanco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Blanco moves into the clinch successfully.
Blanco dodges an elbow strike from Esquivel.
Esquivel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blanco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blanco can't break the clinch.
Blanco slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Esquivel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Esquivel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanco looking to sit in guard and control but Esquivel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Esquivel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Esquivel.
Esquivel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blanco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Esquivel shoots in for a takedown but Blanco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Esquivel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blanco tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Esquivel is in Blanco's guard.
Esquivel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blanco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blanco trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanco seems keen to control Esquivel's posture.#T1#
Esquivel tries to stand but Blanco is controlling from the bottom.
Blanco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Esquivel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Blanco wants to get back to his feet but Esquivel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blanco 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.#T2#
Esquivel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blanco is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Esquivel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Esquivel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esquivel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blanco can't keep his opponent in guard - Esquivel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Blanco trying to control here.
Esquivel is just content to waste time from the top position. Blanco takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Esquivel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juliano Esquivel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Esquivel wanted to stand there but Blanco had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.
Esquivel misses with a head kick.
Esquivel swats away the attempt to clinch by Blanco.
Esquivel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blanco is looking to clinch.
Esquivel goes for a double leg but Blanco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blanco continues to drive forward.
Alexander Blanco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juliano Esquivel.
Blanco fails with a takedown attempt.
Blanco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esquivel throws a head kick but Blanco moves out of range.
Blanco with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Esquivel counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Esquivel drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Esquivel 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#
Esquivel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blanco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Esquivel drives through and clinches with Blanco against the cage.
Blanco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Esquivel after a bit of a struggle.
Esquivel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blanco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Blanco gets control of Esquivel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blanco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Blanco working for a triangle but Esquivel defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanco controls Esquivel momentarily but Esquivel frees himself. #T1#
Esquivel advances position into side control!
Esquivel tries to stand but Blanco is controlling his head. #SU2#
Esquivel stands up.
Esquivel dives in for a single leg takedown but Blanco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Esquivel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blanco's half guard.
Blanco is trying to maintain the position but Esquivel is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Esquivel wants to stand up but Blanco is controlling the position.
Blanco is trying to control but can't.
Esquivel not doing much here.
Blanco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Esquivel. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL2#
Esquivel clinches up against the cage.
Blanco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Esquivel after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Blanco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Esquivel. #TD2#
Esquivel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Blanco regains guard immediately.
Esquivel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blanco is keeping the position for now.
Blanco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Blanco passes Esquivel's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Esquivel keeping hold of Blanco's head, controlling as best he can.
Esquivel tries to get to full guard but Blanco has control of the leg.
Esquivel is not content to let Blanco control the position.
Alexander Blanco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juliano Esquivel 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!
Esquivel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blanco.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juliano Esquivel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Esquivel 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juliano Esquivel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Holzken shoots for a double leg takedown but Esquivel sprawls well. He's pushed Holzken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holzken tries to score a power double leg takedown but Esquivel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holzken somewhat.#CL#
Esquivel moves into range and clinches up with Holzken.#TD#
Esquivel jumps guard.
Esquivel pulls Holzken in close to prevent any damage.
Holzken must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquivel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holzken stopping the sweep attempt from Esquivel.#T1##SUB#
Esquivel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Holzken escapes and throws Esquivel's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Holzken is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Esquivel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Esquivel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Esquivel is looking to improve his position.
Esquivel wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Esquivel is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Esquivel looking for submissions off his back.
Holzken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Esquivel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Esquivel is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Holzken 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.
Esquivel gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Esquivel trying to control the position.
Holzken wants to stand and escape but instead Esquivel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Esquivel won't allow Holzken to sweep him here.
Holzken wants to stand and escape but Esquivel is having none of it.
Esquivel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holzken's head.
Esquivel wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
Esquivel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Esquivel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holzken is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holzken fails with a takedown attempt.
Juliano Esquivel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Holzken.#CL#
Holzken gets tackled into the cage by Esquivel. Esquivel maintains the clinch.
Esquivel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holzken drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Esquivel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Esquivel throws a series of punches but Holzken avoids them all with ease.
Holzken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Esquivel defends it nicely.
Holzken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Esquivel swivels and escapes.
Holzken checks a low kick from Esquivel.
Esquivel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holzken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Esquivel defends it nicely.
Juliano Esquivel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Holzken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Esquivel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Esquivel lands in his opponent's guard.
Esquivel is standing up over Holzken. Holzken looks to escape but Esquivel dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
Esquivel wants to control but Holzken is keeping him busy.
Esquivel remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Holzken tries to improve position but can't.
Esquivel misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holzken regains 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. Esquivel connects with a nice short shot to Holzken's temple.
Esquivel is trying to control. Holzken wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esquivel wants to stand up but Holzken has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Esquivel in particular looking to stall.
Holzken throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Esquivel is controlling the pace.
Esquivel wants to stand up but Holzken has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Esquivel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Esquivel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esquivel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Esquivel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holzken sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holzken lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holzken moves out of range of the body kick from Esquivel.
Holzken shoots in looking for a takedown but Esquivel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holzken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Esquivel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Holzken's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Holzken tries to sprawl but Esquivel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Esquivel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holzken defending well though.
Holzken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Esquivel. #SUB#
Esquivel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holzken sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Esquivel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Esquivel is trying to work for a kimura but Holzken is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Esquivel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Holzken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Esquivel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Esquivel rushes Holzken and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Esquivel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Esquivel stalls.
Esquivel seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Esquivel tries to pull guard but Holzken won't allow it.
Esquivel is pressed up against the cage. Holzken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Esquivel down to the mat. Esquivel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Esquivel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holzken can do to turn this around?#CL#
Esquivel has managed to clinch.
Holzken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquivel tries to circle away but Holzken has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Holzken successfully pulls guard.
Esquivel stays in close to Holzken's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esquivel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Holzken's guard.#T1#
Esquivel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Holzken is trying to work for a sweep but Esquivel has mounted him!
Esquivel looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Esquivel looking to secure an arm triangle but Holzken defends it well.
Esquivel throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Holzken holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Esquivel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Holzken is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Esquivel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holzken is trying desperately to improve position.
Holzken slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Esquivel works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3##SUB#
Esquivel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Holzken has worked his arm free - good work by Holzken!
Esquivel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holzken keeps working.
Esquivel tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Esquivel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Holzken rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Esquivel's guard! Nice work there by Holzken!
Esquivel keeping moving, preventing Holzken from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Holzken sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Esquivel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Holzken paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Esquivel - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juliano Esquivel!
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