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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 9
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Holmes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
It looks like Sherlock Holmes has been cut.
Frank Fiaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes walks into a stiff left hand from Fiaz.
Fiaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Holmes's head.
Fiaz lands with a right and another and another! Holmes is in big trouble! Fiaz lands again and this time it's lights out for Holmes! A quality knockout there for Fiaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Fiaz!
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Fiaz misses with a hook
#CL#
and Krakowski counters by clinching up.
Fiaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Krakowski drags the fight down to the ground.
Fiaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krakowski is pulling down on Fiaz's head to control his posture.
Fiaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fiaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fiaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krakowski wants to get back to his feet but Fiaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiaz trying to control but Krakowski is working from the bottom.
Fiaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krakowski is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Krakowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Krakowski keeping full guard, as Fiaz tries to pass.
My spies in Cozad MMA Sydney inform me that Fiaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Krakowski is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Fiaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Krakowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Krakowski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Krakowski wants to stand but Fiaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krakowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fiaz 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##SUB2#
Fiaz is looking for a kimura but Krakowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiaz to get the leverage.
Krakowski controlling the position well.
Krakowski is not content to let Fiaz control the position.
Krakowski wants to control but Fiaz is keeping busy.
Krakowski is pressing down on Fiaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Krakowski has his feet on Fiaz's thighs here. He's pushed Fiaz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fiaz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Krakowski!
A determined Jerry Krakowski didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Fiaz cracks Steiner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like John Steiner has been cut.
Fiaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fiaz throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Steiner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Steiner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiaz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Steiner is looking for a kimura but Fiaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steiner to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Steiner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiaz is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Steiner wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Steiner is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Steiner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fiaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Steiner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiaz defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Steiner is trying to work for a kimura but Fiaz is defending well.
#SUB2#
Steiner is working for a submission of some sort.
Fiaz is in trouble now - Steiner has advanced to mount!
Steiner wants to take Fiaz's back here but Fiaz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Steiner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fiaz has worked his arm free - good work by Fiaz!
#SUB2#
Steiner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steiner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steiner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiaz, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Steiner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fiaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steiner on the ground.#SUB2#
Steiner swings around for an armbar but Fiaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steiner's guard.#SUB2#
Steiner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Fiaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steiner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiaz has managed to get both his arms back between Steiner's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Fiaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steiner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiaz has managed to get both his arms back between Steiner's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Steiner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Steiner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
Steiner looking for a guillotine here but Fiaz defends easily.
Fiaz wants to control from the top but Steiner keeps moving.
Steiner keeping full guard, as Fiaz tries to pass.
Fiaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fiaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Steiner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiaz defends well.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for a guillotine here but Fiaz defends easily.
Fiaz trying to control but Steiner is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fiaz trying to control the action but Steiner is working from the bottom.
Steiner regains half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Steiner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Steiner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Fiaz.
Fiaz lands with a straight right. Steiner didn't see that one coming.
Frank Fiaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Steiner gets a double leg takedown into Fiaz's guard.#SUB#
Fiaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steiner defends it easily.
Steiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiaz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Steiner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fiaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steiner has Fiaz in his guard.#REVR#
Fiaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steiner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiaz is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Steiner has his foot on Fiaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB2#
Steiner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiaz defends well.#SUB2#
Fiaz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Steiner to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fiaz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Steiner pulls down on the head and he's put Fiaz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Steiner!
After winning the bout, John Steiner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Barton fails with a takedown attempt.
Fiaz blocks the body kick.
Fiaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Barton moves out of range as Fiaz strikes.
Barton dives in and grabs Fiaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fiaz pushes down on Barton 's head and hops out.
Barton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiaz as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Barton . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barton blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Fiaz misses its intended target.
Barton tries to score with a low kick but Fiaz moves his leg out of the way.
Fiaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barton has Fiaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Fiaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barton to keep the fight standing.
Fiaz fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Barton wants a takedown but no success here.
Barton stalling in the clinch.
Barton has Fiaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fiaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barton slows down the pace here.
Barton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fiaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barton is breathing heavily.
Fiaz jumps guard but Barton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fiaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Barton jumps into guard, dragging Fiaz to the mat.
#T2#
Fiaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barton is not content to let Fiaz control the position.#SUB2#
Fiaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fiaz tries to pass to full mount but Barton defends it.
Fiaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Barton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barton wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barton looking for submissions off his back.
Fiaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Fiaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fiaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barton keeps working.
Barton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fiaz moves nicely into side control.
Fiaz is looking to take a break and control but Barton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barton prevents Fiaz from improving position. #T4##SUB2#
Fiaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barton , who protects the arm well.
Barton is not content to let Fiaz control the position.
Fiaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fiaz looking to control but instead Barton has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Fiaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fiaz.
Fiaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from Fiaz does no damage.
Barton shoots for a double leg takedown but Fiaz sprawls well. He's pushed Barton 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fiaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barton needs to keep his hands up - Fiaz had a free shot at his head there.
Barton throws a head kick that misses.
Fiaz throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barton walks into a stiff left hand from Fiaz.#TD#
Barton drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Fiaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fiaz is tightening it up a little... Barton has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Barton reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Barton taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fiaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Fiaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Fiaz lands with a cross.
Fiaz misses with a few strikes there.
Fiaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruiz under the eye.
Ruiz needs to keep his hands up - Fiaz had a free shot at his head there.
Fiaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fiaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frank Fiaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiaz looks to land a combination but Ruiz avoids it well.
Ruiz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruiz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fiaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruiz in his tracks.
Fiaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruiz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruiz takes one on the button.
Fiaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruiz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Ruiz is rocked!
Fiaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Ruiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fiaz throws an overhand right that drops Ruiz like a sack of potatoes! Fiaz dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Fiaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2019 |
#R1#
No joy there for Fiaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bentley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bentley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Fiaz misses.
Fiaz tries to bum rush Bentley with a series of wild strikes but Bentley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fiaz throws a combination. Bentley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bentley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fiaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bentley circles away quickly and effectively.
Bentley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fiaz.
Fiaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fiaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bentley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bentley slips a jab and a cross from Fiaz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Fiaz.
Some wild striking there from Fiaz.
Fiaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
A combination from Fiaz does no damage.
Bentley throws a big counter combination but Fiaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Frank Fiaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fiaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bentley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fiaz feints a jab promting Bentley to slip. Fiaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bentley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#
Bentley is rocked!
Fiaz connects with a stiff jab that staggers Bentley - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Fiaz!
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