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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Ortega takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lucas Ii tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortega was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortega.
Lucas Ii connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortega is defended easily by Lucas Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lucas Ii throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ortega tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lucas Ii is in Ortega's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ortega controlling the position.
Lucas Ii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ortega is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucas Ii wants to pass the guard but Ortega is keeping the position.
Lucas Ii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ortega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lucas Ii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ortega is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lucas Ii dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega is trying to control Lucas Ii's posture but Lucas Ii avoids it.
Ortega stops Lucas Ii from passing to mount.
Ortega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ortega tries to improve position but can't.
Lucas Ii looks up at the clock and then as Ortega takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lucas Ii smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Ortega is pushing Lucas Ii's head away, looking to escape. Lucas Ii manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Ortega. Those never looked like landing.
Ortega circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ortega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Lucas Ii is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ortega's half guard.#ES#
Ortega pushes Lucas Ii off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
A cross from Ortega lands.
Lucas Ii tries to clinch
enabling Ortega to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Lucas Ii.
Lucas Ii looks winded!#TD2#
Lucas Ii dives in and scores a takedown into Ortega's guard.
Ortega is pulling down on Lucas Ii's head to control his posture.
Ortega is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lucas Ii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice body kick there by Lucas Ii.#TD2#
Lucas Ii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ortega's guard.
Lucas Ii is fighting to break Ortega's control of his arms but Ortega is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES#
Ortega is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ortega can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lucas Ii breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Ortega gets caught flat footed, as Lucas Ii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Ortega is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lucas Ii presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Lucas Ii is breathing heavily.
Ortega on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lucas Ii trying to stall but Ortega improves his position.
Lucas Ii looking to slow down the pace here.
Ortega keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lucas Ii's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Lucas Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdul Ortega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortega lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Lucas Ii throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ortega tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lucas Ii is in Ortega's guard.#ES#
Ortega manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've been informed that Lucas Ii has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ortega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ortega tries to break free but Lucas Ii pushes him back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Lucas Ii has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ortega uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucas Ii has momentary wrist control but Ortega slips an elbow through the middle.
Ortega is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucas Ii has wrist control.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Ortega stands up and waves to Lucas Ii to follow him.
Lucas Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Lucas Ii gets a double leg takedown into Ortega's guard.#ES#
Ortega is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lucas Ii presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Ortega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucas Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3##TD#
Ortega 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.#SU#
Ortega stands and steps away. Lucas Ii gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ortega misses with a head kick.
Lucas Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucas Ii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abdul Ortega is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Lucas Ii shoots in and bounces Ortega off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Ortega uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Ortega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lucas Ii but Lucas Ii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lucas Ii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Lucas Ii looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Ortega manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lucas Ii keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lucas Ii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ortega avoiding damage as Lucas Ii throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Lucas Ii has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ortega uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Ortega 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lucas Ii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ortega is trying to defend but Lucas Ii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Ortega makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lucas Ii throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ortega enables Lucas Ii to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ortega manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ortega is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lucas Ii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ortega 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.
Lucas Ii wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ortega wants to get back to his feet but Lucas Ii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ortega trying to keep a closed guard but Lucas Ii is proving a slippery customer.
Lucas Ii has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ortega is proving hard to escape from.
Ortega controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lucas Ii trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Lucas Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortega appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Lucas Ii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ortega pulls Lucas Ii in to control the position.
Ortega is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lucas Ii is controlling him.
Ortega seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ortega'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.#T4#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ortega is looking to stand up but Lucas Ii isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lucas Ii cracks the inside of Ortega's front leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucas Ii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Lucas Ii.
I think Lucas Ii 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Lucas Ii!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Ruiz gets caught flat footed, as Ortega shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruiz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ortega trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Ortega working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruiz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ortega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass. #SU#
Ortega stands and steps away. Ruiz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ortega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ortega enables Ruiz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ortega manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Ortega pulls Ruiz in to control the position.
Ortega wants to get back to his feet but Ruiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruiz looking to sit in guard and control but Ortega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ortega trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ruiz's guard.#SUB#
Ortega drops back looking for a leg! Ruiz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruiz manages to kick Ortega off! Ortega jumps back into Ruiz's guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Ruiz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ortega throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Ortega decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Ruiz gets a double leg takedown into Ortega's guard.
Ortega is looking to stand up but Ruiz isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Ruiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ruiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ortega wants to stand but Ruiz is controlling the position. #T3#
Ortega looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Ruiz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruiz stands and throws Ortega's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard.#ES#
Ortega bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4##CL#
Ortega forces Ruiz back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Ruiz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ortega regains guard.
#ES#
Ortega has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ruiz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Ortega manages to break the clinch.
Samuel Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega cracks Ruiz with an open hand slap.
Ruiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Ortega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Ortega pushes Ruiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage.
Ortega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Ortega breaks from the clinch.
Ortega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruiz is fending him off so far but Ortega persists. Nope, Ruiz circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortega tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruiz swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Ruiz dives in and scores a takedown into Ortega's guard.#T1#
Ortega is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Ortega gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ruiz avoids the head kick by Ortega.
Abdul Ortega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortega lands a high kick!
Ortega scores with a head kick. Ruiz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD2#
Ruiz shoots in and bounces Ortega off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ortega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ortega is pulling down on Ruiz's head to control his posture. #T2#
Ruiz wants to pass the guard but Ortega is keeping the position.
Ortega has Ruiz pulled in close to control his posture.
Ortega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruiz on the ground.
Ortega is looking to sweep but instead, Ruiz has passed into half guard.
Ortega trying to control here.
#T3#
Ruiz is keen to just control but Ortega is a slippery customer.
Ruiz stalling away here and it's allowed Ortega to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ortega is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ortega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Ortega stands and steps away. Ruiz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Ortega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ruiz moves in looking to clinch but Ortega pushes him off.
Jab from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega scores with a nice strike.
Ortega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Ortega dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ruiz moves in looking to clinch but Ortega pushes him off.
Ortega lands a two punch combo.
Ortega throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Ortega clinches up with Ruiz and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ortega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Ruiz looking to score a takedown here. Ortega is defending well but Ruiz drives through and ends up in Ortega's guard.
Ortega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruiz being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Ruiz won't allow Ortega to get back to his feet.
Ortega has Ruiz pulled in close to control his posture.
Ortega has a closed guard, preventing Ruiz from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
Ortega goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruiz is just out of range.
Ruiz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ortega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruiz scrambles back to his feet.
Ruiz avoids the head kick by Ortega.
Abdul Ortega is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruiz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ortega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##TD2#
Ruiz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Ortega throws Ruiz to one side and escapes!
Ortega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiz can do to turn this around?
Ruiz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samuel Ruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Ortega gets a clinch. #BC#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ortega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD#
Ortega drives through with a takedown into Ruiz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Ortega makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Ortega trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ruiz's guard.#SUB2#
Ruiz working for a triangle but Ortega defends it easily.
#SUB#
Ortega drops back looking for a leg! Ruiz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruiz manages to kick Ortega off! Ortega jumps back into Ruiz's guard.
Ortega won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Ortega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ortega 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Ortega!
In defeat, Samuel Ruiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill be better next time'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Mellow drives through with a takedown into Ortega's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Mellow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ortega looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ortega looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ortega! #REVR#
Ortega wants to stand but Mellow has his arm trapped.
An elbow from Ortega crashes against the mat.
Ortega in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ortega wants to take a breather but Mellow manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ortega. #SUB2#
Mellow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortega is looking to stand up but Mellow won't let him. #T1##SUB2#
Ortega stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mellow throws up his legs and catches Ortega in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Ortega tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mellow! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Reggie Mellow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
No joy there for Ortega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortega.
Ortega with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortega is one step ahead there. #SU#
Ortega decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get! #T1#
Johnson blocks a head kick by Ortega.
Ortega gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Ortega.
Ortega fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Ortega throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Ortega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Ortega backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Ortega manages to avoid it all.
Ortega shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Ortega throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
A nice combination there by Ortega.
Ortega throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Ortega backing up. Ortega nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#
Ortega is rocked!
Ortega throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Ortega badly! He tries to strike back but Johnson puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Ortega out cold! Oh man, Ortega will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Johnson!
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