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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for Robinson with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Robinson instigates a clinch.
Robinson has Vargas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vargas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Robinson fails to pull guard.
Donn Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Robinson.
Vargas is pressed up against the cage. Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vargas down to the mat. Vargas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vargas but Vargas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to clinch but Vargas moves out of range.
Robinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vargas defends well and Robinson ends up having to push Vargas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robinson shoots in but Vargas avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Vargas shoots in and drives through. Robinson sprawls well.#TD#
Vargas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vargas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robinson defending well though.
Vargas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Vargas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robinson sees it coming and defends easily.
Vargas controlling the action here. #T2#
Robinson trying to control but Vargas postures up.
#SUB2#
Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Robinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vargas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Robinson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robinson is defended easily by Vargas.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vargas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vargas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Robinson.#TD2#
Robinson looking to score a takedown here. Vargas is defending well but Robinson drives through and ends up in Vargas's guard.#ES#
Vargas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vargas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robinson.
Vargas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Robinson lands a nice hook to Vargas's body. Vargas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robinson stalling in the clinch.
Vargas is looking for a takedown.
Robinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Vargas avoids the damage to the body.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Vargas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Vargas holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas has Robinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vargas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donn Vargas 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#
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Vargas counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vargas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vargas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Donn Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas blocks a head kick by Robinson.
#TD#
Vargas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Vargas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vargas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vargas taking a breather here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard.
Robinson is trying to control Vargas's posture but Vargas avoids it.
Vargas controlling from side mount.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Vargas working away.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Vargas is avoiding it.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Vargas moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vargas.
Robinson is pushing Vargas's head away, looking to escape. Vargas manages to hold on to the position though.
Vargas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Robinson tries to buck Vargas off but Vargas is having none of it.
Robinson is trying to control Vargas's posture but Vargas avoids it.
The referee asks Vargas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vargas prefers to stall for the moment though.
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson looks to move to half guard but instead Vargas has passed into mount! Damn!
Robinson tries to hold on but Vargas postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donn Vargas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.
Robinson lands with a hook. Vargas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Robinson instigates a clinch.
Robinson throws an elbow but it misses.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vargas walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vargas swivels and escapes.
Vargas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Robinson.
Donn Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Vargas is trying to drag Robinson to the mat but Robinson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Vargas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vargas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson tries to break free but Vargas pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vargas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Vargas has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Vargas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robinson uses from the top position. #SUB#
Vargas is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Vargas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robinson wants to stand but Vargas has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Robinson stands and steps away. Vargas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vargas avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vargas wants to take the fight to the mat but Robinson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Robinson drags the fight down to the ground.
Robinson has his hands on Vargas's head, controlling the position.
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 Donn Vargas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vargas, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donn Vargas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knox is defended easily by Vargas.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox feints the counter takedown.
Knox lands with a nice combination. Vargas backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Donn Vargas has been cut.
Vargas fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Vargas to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Knox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lonnie Knox!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Thunder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vargas circles away.#TD#
Vargas shoots in and bounces Thunder off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vargas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Thunder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder tries to strike from the bottom.
Thunder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vargas stays in close to Thunder's body and controls the position. #T1#
Thunder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vargas's guard. #REVB#
Vargas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Vargas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thunder has passed into half guard!
Thunder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Thunder seems to be working for a kimura but Vargas defends the submission attempt.
Thunder trying to control from Vargas's half guard. Vargas has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Thunder prevents Vargas from getting back to his feet.
Vargas keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
Thunder keeps trying to improve his position.
Thunder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Vargas is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Thunder postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vargas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thunder, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Thunder has Vargas pulled in close to control his posture.
Vargas cracks Thunder with a solid left hand.
Thunder trying to control the position.
#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.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Vargas as Thunder shoots in.
Thunder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vargas defends it nicely.
Vargas is looking to counter with head kicks.
Donn Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knight Thunder.
Vargas stuffs the takedown.
Thunder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to avoid it but Thunder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vargas to the ground. Vargas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thunder looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vargas.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vargas is defended easily by Thunder.
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 Donn Vargas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Thunder moves into the clinch.
Thunder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vargas's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Donn Vargas has been cut.
Thunder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vargas walks away with a smile on his face. Thunder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses
and Vargas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thunder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thunder has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thunder. #T1#
Thunder misses with an elbow over the top.
Vargas misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vargas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thunder prevents it.
Thunder tries to pull guard but Vargas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vargas goes for a takedown attempt but Thunder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donn Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunder looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.
Vargas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thunder is looking to clinch but Vargas is avoiding it.
#T2#
Thunder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vargas counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vargas.
Thunder tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vargas looks for a takedown but Thunder sprawls well.
Thunder is looking for the big counter here.
Vargas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thunder.
As Thunder tries to get set, Vargas tries to push him back and clinch up but Thunder manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Thunder moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##BC2#
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Thunder has managed to clinch.
Thunder lands an uppercut.
Thunder working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Thunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vargas leaves Thunder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Thunder fails to land the takedown.
Vargas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vargas as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Vargas fails with a takedown attempt.
Thunder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Thunder tries to sprawl but Vargas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thunder is trying to escape back to his feet but Vargas uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knight Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donn Vargas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick from Thunder.
Thunder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to avoid it but Thunder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vargas to the ground. Vargas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thunder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vargas avoids it really well and circles away.
Vargas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vargas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder shoots for a double leg takedown but Vargas sprawls well. He's pushed Thunder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donn Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knight Thunder.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch but Vargas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Thunder fails to land the takedown.
Thunder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thunder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vargas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thunder is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vargas shoots in but Thunder avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Vargas feints and as Thunder raises his hands in defense, Vargas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vargas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vargas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thunder for as long as he can get away with.
Thunder looking for a sweep. Not yet Thunder, not yet. #T2#
Thunder keeping full guard, as Vargas tries to pass.
Thunder looking to control.
Vargas preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Vargas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thunder tries a knee to the head but Vargas blocks it.
#T3#
Thunder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thunder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thunder prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Vargas.
Vargas lands a shot to the body.
Vargas tries for a takedown but Thunder manages to get underhooks.
Vargas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thunder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Thunder manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vargas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Thunder trying to keep a closed guard but Vargas is proving a slippery customer.
Thunder should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vargas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vargas trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Vargas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vargas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donn Vargas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vargas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donn Vargas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Lauren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vargas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vargas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lauren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vargas blocks a head kick by Lauren.
Lauren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vargas as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Vargas with that takedown attempt.
Lauren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vargas.
Vargas shoots and misses
and Lauren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donn Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lauren is defended easily by Vargas.#T1#
Lauren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Vargas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lauren!
Lauren is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Vargas tries to stand but Lauren is controlling his head. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Lauren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauren is trying to get back to half guard.
Lauren can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
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Lauren is looking to regain half guard here but Vargas keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Lauren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vargas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vargas is looking to take a break and control but Lauren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vargas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lauren's waist but Lauren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vargas off to one side.
A right-left combo lands from Lauren. #CUT2#
It looks like Donn Vargas has been cut.#T4#
Vargas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lauren is looking for the big counter here.
Lauren with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Vargas counters with a single leg into guard. Lauren didn't expect that.
Lauren keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Lauren wants to stand but Vargas is controlling the position.
Lauren being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas tries to free his leg and advance position but Lauren is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Lauren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donn Vargas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lauren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to avoid it but Lauren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vargas to the ground. Vargas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lauren throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lauren throws a combination. Vargas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vargas slaps away a takedown attempt from Lauren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vargas closes the distance and clinches up with Lauren, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes Lauren against the cage but Lauren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ralph Lauren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauren fails with a takedown attempt.
Donn Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Lauren.#T1#
Lauren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vargas's waist but Vargas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lauren off to one side.
Vargas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lauren defends well and Vargas ends up having to push Lauren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Vargas gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lauren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lauren wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vargas manages to pass to side control.
Vargas is looking to stall here but Lauren recovers full guard. #T2#
Vargas being controlled here momentarily.
Lauren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Lauren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vargas is aware though and is defending well.
Lauren is adopting a defensive guard.
Lauren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Vargas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vargas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lauren for as long as he can get away with.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lauren wants to sweep here but Vargas controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vargas tries for a takedown but Lauren circles away easily#CL2#
and Lauren counters by moving into the clinch. #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.
Lauren can't get the takedown.
Vargas is pressed up against the cage. Lauren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vargas down to the mat. Vargas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lauren is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Lauren closes the distance and clinches.
Vargas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lauren wants a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lauren tries to break free but Vargas pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vargas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lauren's brow.
Vargas wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Lauren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donn Vargas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vargas closes the distance and clinches up with Lauren, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes Lauren against the cage but Lauren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lauren unleashes a big counter combination but Vargas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vargas closes the distance and clinches up with Lauren, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes Lauren against the cage but Lauren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ralph Lauren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lauren throws a series of strikes that have Vargas backpedaling.
#CL2#
Lauren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Lauren pulls guard effortlessly.
Vargas postures up.
Vargas controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lauren looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vargas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lauren gets back to full guard.
Vargas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lauren trying to control the position.
Vargas stands up over Lauren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vargas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Lauren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Lauren keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lauren has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Vargas counters by clinching up.
Lauren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lauren can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Vargas tries to pull guard but Lauren holds him up against the cage and eventually Vargas drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donn Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lauren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lauren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lauren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lauren as he jumps to the side.
Vargas fails to land the takedown.
Lauren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vargas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lauren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Lauren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vargas tries to clinch there but Lauren circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lauren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lauren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lauren throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Lauren clinches with his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Lauren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vargas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lauren avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Lauren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lauren winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Lauren!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Vargas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bajic tries to avoid it but Vargas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bajic to the ground. Bajic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vargas shoots in but Bajic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bajic tries for a takedown but Vargas circles away easily
and Vargas counters with a nice body kick. #TD#
Vargas drives through with a takedown into Bajic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Bajic keeps moving.
Bajic has his hands on Vargas's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Bajic keeps moving. #T1#
Bajic wants to sweep but no luck.
Vargas trying to control but Bajic is working from the bottom.
Bajic wants to sweep here but Vargas controlling him for the moment.
Bajic keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vargas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vargas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donn Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bajic slaps away a takedown attempt from Vargas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch but Bajic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bajic sprawls well. Bajic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vargas gets slowly back to his feet.
Bajic stuffs the takedown.
Vargas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bajic defends it nicely.#T3##CL2#
Bajic clinches up with Vargas and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bajic jumps guard.
Bajic pulls Vargas in close to his closed guard and prevents Vargas from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Bajic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vargas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Bajic keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cera Bajic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Bajic. No joy for Vargas on that attempt.
Vargas tries for a takedown but Bajic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bajic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vargas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vargas feinted with a counter takedown.
Vargas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donn Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas leaves Bajic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Vargas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bajic throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2#
Bajic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bajic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Vargas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vargas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bajic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Vargas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bajic stands up over Vargas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Bajic from controlling successfully.
Bajic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bajic is pushing down on Vargas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vargas is fighting to maintain full guard but Bajic has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Bajic controlling the pace.
Bajic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vargas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Vargas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bajic pulls his head out easily.
Bajic winds up and cracks Vargas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bajic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bajic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bajic winds up and cracks Vargas with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Vargas is rocked!
Bajic controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Vargas is out! Bajic gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cera Bajic!
Cera Bajic took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Nun' wrong with you, i just scrached you. With this win I will buy myself a new Samsung Galaxy 4, a new suit, a new 12k gold chain, a new rolex watch and i will shave my beard.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Vargas fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Tyron looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyron looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tyron wants to take a breather but Vargas is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyron performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Tyron escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1##TD#
Vargas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Tyron is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vargas pulls his head out easily.
Vargas trying to control the pace.
Vargas is trying to control. Tyron wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyron wants to improve his position but Vargas is controlling well.
Vargas trying to control from half guard but Tyron is working away. #T2#
Tyron avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vargas.
Tyron is trying is best to control the position here.
Vargas is looking to advance position but Tyron won't allow it.
Vargas prevents Tyron from improving his position.
Tyron is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vargas shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyron tries to sprawl out of it but Vargas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3##TD2#
Tyron shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tyron showed some decent athleticism there.
Tyron should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Tyron seems to be looking for submissions.
Vargas is positioning himself well to prevent Tyron advancing to mount. #T4#
Vargas tries to roll over but Tyron keeps him under control.
Tyron slows the pace down in half guard.
Vargas trying to control but Tyron postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. Tyron connects with a nice short shot to Vargas's temple. #SUB2#
Tyron is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tyron dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Tyron looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tyron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyron seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Vargas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Tyron decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vargas, up you get!
Tyron tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Tyron drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tyron advances position into side control!
Tyron lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2##SUB2#
Tyron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tyron creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Tyron goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vargas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tyron but great work by Vargas.
Tyron tries to bench press Vargas off him but Vargas keeps the position.
Tyron bucks up and tries to throw Vargas off but instead Vargas has got his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyron tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Vargas trying to control.
Tyron trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Tyron's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vargas biding his time, controlling Tyron. #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.
You can see the frustration on Tyron's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Vargas is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tyron is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vargas gets his hands free as Tyron looks to control.
Tyron wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Tyron will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tyron misses with a shot to the body
and Vargas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tyron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyron fails to land the takedown.
Tyron with a poor takedown
and Vargas counters with a head kick. That will keep Tyron thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Donn Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Tyron.
Vargas shoots in but Tyron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyron tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tyron drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyron is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyron.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tyron's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Tyron from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Tyron stands and steps away. Vargas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Tyron moves into the clinch successfully.
Vargas trying to land knees to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Tyron pulls guard.
Vargas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vargas trying to control but Tyron is working from the bottom.
Tyron is pulling down on Vargas's head. It's preventing any offense from Vargas, at least for the moment.
Vargas postures up.
#T3#
Vargas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tyron is trying to control the position but Vargas postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tyron tries to clinch up.
Tyron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Tyron changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vargas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Vargas throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Vargas gets tackled into the cage by Tyron. Tyron maintains the clinch. #T4#
Tyron is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Tyron successfully pulls guard.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyron is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyron sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Tyron.
I've got Tyron winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Tyron!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Fusake closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Fusake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fusake throws a hook but Vargas avoids it easily.#CL2#
Fusake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fusake wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Fusake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fusake shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fusake slaps away a takedown attempt from Vargas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Vargas blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Fusake.
A counter left hand to the body from Vargas misses its target.
Fusake shoots in looking for a takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl out of it but Fusake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vargas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Donn Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichinagi Fusake.#T1#
Vargas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fusake's waist but Fusake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vargas off to one side. #TD#
Vargas scores with a takedown into Fusake's guard.
Vargas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fusake pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.
Vargas scoring with some ground and pound.
Fusake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Fusake trying to keep a closed guard but Vargas is proving a slippery customer.
Fusake pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.
Vargas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Fusake darts in and clinches Vargas up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Fusake breaks from the clinch.
Vargas has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Fusake counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Fusake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Vargas looking to score a takedown here. Fusake is defending well but Vargas drives through and ends up in Fusake's guard.#ES2#
Fusake is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vargas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Vargas can't get the takedown.
Fusake leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vargas prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Fusake tries to throw a body punch but Vargas avoids it by throwing Fusake back against the cage. #BC2#
Fusake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fusake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fusake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichinagi Fusake 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#
Fusake thumps Vargas with a low kick.
Fusake dives in for a single leg takedown but Vargas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vargas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fusake tries to avoid it but Vargas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fusake to the ground. Fusake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Vargas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vargas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Fusake keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vargas 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.
Vargas trying to control but Fusake is working from the bottom.
Donn Vargas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fusake controlling Vargas's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vargas sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vargas with a poor takedown
and Fusake counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Donn Vargas has been cut.
Fusake dives in and grabs Vargas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes down on Fusake's head and hops out.
Fusake just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVargas.
Fusake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donn Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichinagi Fusake.
Vargas doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Fusake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fusake.
Vargas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fusake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fusake misses with a head kick.
Fusake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fusake doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Vargas counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Fusake pulls guard.
Fusake is breathing heavily.#T3#
Vargas trying to control but Fusake is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fusake is pulling down on Vargas's head. It's preventing any offense from Vargas, at least for the moment.
Vargas controlling from the top position.
Vargas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vargas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vargas trying to control but Fusake is working from the bottom.
Vargas won't allow Fusake to sweep him here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fusake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Fusake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fusake prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichinagi Fusake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donn Vargas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fusake shoots for a double leg takedown but Vargas sprawls well. He's pushed Fusake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fusake dives in and grabs Vargas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes down on Fusake's head and hops out.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Fusake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Fusake tries to counter it with a takedown but Vargas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fusake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donn Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichinagi Fusake.
Fusake dives in and grabs Vargas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes down on Fusake's head and hops out.
Vargas misses with a takedown attempt - Fusake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fusake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vargas somewhat.
Ichinagi Fusake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Vargas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fusake as he avoids it easily.
Vargas dives in and grabs Fusake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fusake pushes down on Vargas's head and hops out.
Fusake stuffs the takedown.
Fusake with the counter takedown but Vargas avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vargas blocks a head kick by Fusake.
Fusake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vargas circles away.
Vargas has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Fusake counters by moving into the clinch.
A short left from Fusake.
Vargas tries to score a body lock takedown but Fusake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fusake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vargas's defenses. #T2#
Fusake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vargas slowing the pace effectively.
Fusake is trying to drag Vargas to the mat but Vargas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Fusake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fusake is defended easily by Vargas.#T3#
Fusake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fusake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fusake fails with the takedown.
Fusake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vargas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fusake moves in looking to clinch but Vargas pushes him off.
Vargas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vargas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fusake circles away.
Fusake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Vargas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fusake counters with a head kick.
Fusake throws a sloppy head kick and Vargas moves out of range easily.
Vargas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vargas misses with a takedown attempt - Fusake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vargas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fusake's waist but Fusake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vargas off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Fusake drives through and clinches with Vargas against the cage.
Fusake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Donn Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ichinagi Fusake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vargas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fusake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichinagi Fusake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fusake winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichinagi Fusake!
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