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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Arcidiacono rushes Lyons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lyons goes for a takedown attempt but Arcidiacono pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lyons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lyons. #TD#
Lyons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arcidiacono tries to improve position but can't.
Lyons working the ground and pound.
Arcidiacono manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arcidiacono keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcidiacono is trying to stand back up but Lyons is controlling him
Nice strikes from Lyons there.
Arcidiacono is trying to stand.
Arcidiacono is trying to maintain the position but Lyons is very close to passing his half guard.
Arcidiacono wants to get back to full guard.
Lyons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyons thows a huge punch but Arcidiacono dodges it nicely.
Lyons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arcidiacono wants to improve his position but Lyons is controlling well.
#T1#
Lyons lands strikes from half guard.
Arcidiacono wants to get back to full guard.
Lyons looks to land a strike but Arcidiacono avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Arcidiacono preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arcidiacono is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lyons is controlling him.
Lyons is working Arcidiacono over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Arcidiacono is rocked!
Lyons content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arcidiacono is still in real trouble! Can Lyons finish him?
Arcidiacono looking for a sweep. Not yet Arcidiacono, not yet.
Lyons landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lyons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lyons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arcidiacono's head.
Lyons postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Arcidiacono's head off the mat! Arcidiacono is out! He's out! Lyons jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lee Lyons!
Lee Lyons bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Leo Nani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arcidiacono tries to avoid it but Leo Nani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arcidiacono to the ground. Arcidiacono escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Arcidiacono moves into range and clinches up with Leo Nani.
Arcidiacono gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leo Nani.
Leo Nani is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arcidiacono is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avgua Siav Leo Nani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leo Nani tries for a takedown but Arcidiacono manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Arcidiacono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Arcidiacono moves into range and clinches up with Leo Nani.#BC2#
Arcidiacono breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Arcidiacono has closed the distance and engaged Leo Nani in a clinch.
Leo Nani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arcidiacono fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Arcidiacono moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leo Nani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Arcidiacono pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leo Nani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arcidiacono steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Leo Nani.
Leo Nani shoots for a takedown but Arcidiacono saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arcidiacono shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leo Nani as he avoids it easily.
Leo Nani shoots in for a takedown but Arcidiacono shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leo Nani shoots in looking for a takedown. Arcidiacono tries to sprawl out of it but Leo Nani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arcidiacono manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leo Nani is breathing heavily.#T1#
Leo Nani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arcidiacono.
Leo Nani darts in looking for a takedown but Arcidiacono gets double underhooks and turns Leo Nani into the cage.
Arcidiacono looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leo Nani goes for a double leg but Arcidiacono avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arcidiacono continues to drive forward.
Arcidiacono tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leo Nani swivels and escapes.
Leo Nani attempts a counter takedown but Arcidiacono avoids it well and moves away.
Arcidiacono fails to land the takedown.
Arcidiacono shoots for a takedown but Leo Nani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Arcidiacono darts in and clinches Leo Nani up against the cage.
Leo Nani is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arcidiacono gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leo Nani has Arcidiacono pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arcidiacono manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leo Nani is looking for a takedown.
Leo Nani can't get the takedown.
Leo Nani is working for takedown but Arcidiacono is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Arcidiacono's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Arcidiacono has closed the distance and engaged Leo Nani in a clinch.
Leo Nani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arcidiacono gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Leo Nani wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Arcidiacono's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arcidiacono stuffs the takedown attempt from Leo Nani. Leo Nani gets slowly back to his feet.
Arcidiacono slaps away a takedown attempt from Leo Nani, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Arcidiacono drives through and clinches with Leo Nani against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Arcidiacono escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arcidiacono tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arcidiacono shoots for a double leg takedown but Leo Nani sprawls well. He's pushed Arcidiacono's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Arcidiacono gets the takedown into side control.
Leo Nani regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Leo Nani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arcidiacono pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono is trying to work for a kimura but Leo Nani is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
Leo Nani actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leo Nani looking for submissions off his back.
Arcidiacono trying to pass the guard but Leo Nani defending well.
Leo Nani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Leo Nani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono is working for a submission of some sort.
Arcidiacono wants to stand but Leo Nani has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arcidiacono not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arcidiacono is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Leo Nani! #SUB2#
Arcidiacono looking for a guillotine from mount but Leo Nani is having none of it.
Leo Nani tries to reverse the position but Arcidiacono maintains control.
Arcidiacono punching from mount but Leo Nani doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Leo Nani working to try and regain half guard.
Leo Nani avoids a series of strikes thrown by Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono fails to move to back control.
Leo Nani sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Arcidiacono throwing shots but Leo Nani is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Leo Nani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Leo Nani actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Arcidiacono dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Leo Nani dives in and grabs Arcidiacono's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arcidiacono pushes down on Leo Nani's head and hops out.
Arcidiacono shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Arcidiacono scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leo Nani is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arcidiacono's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leo Nani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arcidiacono.
Leo Nani works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Leo Nani has his foot on Arcidiacono's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arcidiacono works his way back into a safe position though.
Arcidiacono really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leo Nani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arcidiacono 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.
Arcidiacono wants to stand but Leo Nani has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Arcidiacono got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leo Nani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arcidiacono has managed to get both his arms back between Leo Nani's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Arcidiacono got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leo Nani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arcidiacono has managed to get both his arms back between Leo Nani's legs - danger averted.
Arcidiacono must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Leo Nani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arcidiacono can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Arcidiacono is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leo Nani keeping full guard, as Arcidiacono tries to pass.
Arcidiacono slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Arcidiacono misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Leo Nani gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leo Nani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arcidiacono. #SUB#
Leo Nani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Leo Nani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono is trying to work for a kimura but Leo Nani is defending well.
#T2##SUB#
Leo Nani actively working from the bottom here.
Arcidiacono missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arcidiacono tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leo Nani knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Leo Nani works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arcidiacono working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arcidiacono postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Leo Nani looking for a guillotine here but Arcidiacono defends easily.
Arcidiacono postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arcidiacono throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Leo Nani has his foot on Arcidiacono's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arcidiacono works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Arcidiacono avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Arcidiacono throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Leo Nani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arcidiacono defends well.
Arcidiacono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leo Nani is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Arcidiacono avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Leo Nani has his feet on Arcidiacono's thighs here. He's pushed Arcidiacono 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! Arcidiacono screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Avgua Siav Leo Nani!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Arcidiacono wants to clinch but Ali slips to the side
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arcidiacono will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arcidiacono is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali throws a quick counter head kick but Arcidiacono was just out of range.
Arcidiacono fails with the takedown.
Arcidiacono misses with a takedown
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
Malik Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.
The fighters circle, before Ali throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Arcidiacono's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Ali lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Malik Ali !
During a confident post fight interview, Malik Ali thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Bilous connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arcidiacono needs to keep his hands up - Bilous had a free shot at his head there.
Bilous lands with a cross. #TD2#
Arcidiacono looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Arcidiacono has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bilous to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Arcidiacono is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bilous pulls down on the head and he's put Arcidiacono to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pavlo Bilous!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pavlo Bilous thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Arcidiacono looks for a takedown but Sajid sprawls well.
Arcidiacono tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sajid defends well and Arcidiacono ends up having to push Sajid into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sajid tries to counter with a takedown but Arcidiacono is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Sajid shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arcidiacono's guard.
Arcidiacono looking for a sweep. Not yet Arcidiacono, not yet.
Sajid is pushing down on Arcidiacono's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arcidiacono is fighting to maintain full guard but Sajid has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sajid prevents Arcidiacono from improving his position.#SUB#
Sajid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arcidiacono is just riding it out for now. Sajid eventually gives up the hold.
Arcidiacono tries to get to full guard but Sajid has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sajid has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Arcidiacono defend it? Sajid steps over the head and cranks it - Arcidiacono is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sajid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abdullah Sajid!
Abdullah Sajid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arcidiacono has had enough of the clinch but Bilous keeps him there for the moment.
Bilous presses Arcidiacono against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bilous keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arcidiacono's efforts to push away.
Bilous works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bilous with a knee to the head.
Bilous works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bilous lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arcidiacono wants to break free but Bilous has control.
Bilous lands a body shot. #TD2#
Arcidiacono works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Bilous manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Arcidiacono throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bilous was covering up waiting for the punch and Arcidiacono finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Bilous pushes Arcidiacono off and scrambles back to his feet.
Arcidiacono looks winded!
Arcidiacono takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1##TD2#
Arcidiacono closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Bilous throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bilous lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Bilous.
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!
Bilous with a jab.#CL#
Bilous gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bilous.
Bilous connects with a knee to the head.
Bilous lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arcidiacono.#TD#
Bilous tightens his grip and picks Arcidiacono up, before dumping him to the ground. Arcidiacono manages to land in guard.
Arcidiacono wants to get back to his feet but Bilous passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Bilous looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arcidiacono with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bilous working Arcidiacono over with strikes.
Bilous working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bilous scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
Arcidiacono is rocked!#T2#
Arcidiacono on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arcidiacono is still in real trouble! Can Bilous finish him?
Bilous lands strikes from half guard.
Arcidiacono is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bilous scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bilous lands a big elbow - Arcidiacono is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bilous!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavlo Bilous!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pavlo Bilous waved his t-shirt featuring RAGS of a RONIN's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Rios throws a looping overhand right but Arcidiacono ducks down to avoid it.
Arcidiacono takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rios scores with a jab.
Rios bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arcidiacono's head.
Arcidiacono chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rios can pounce on him.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcidiacono walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rios throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Arcidiacono is rocked!
Rios throws out a powerful jab.
Arcidiacono is still on wobbly legs! Can Rios finish him?
Rios shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Arcidiacono takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Rios sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Arcidiacono bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Rios!
Adam Rios decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 31
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Linwood throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arcidiacono was covering up waiting for the punch and Linwood finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Linwood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Linwood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Linwood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Linwood defends well.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Linwood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Linwood drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arcidiacono looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arcidiacono looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arcidiacono! #REVB#
Linwood is looking to reverse the position.
Linwood dodges the ground and pound from Arcidiacono.
Linwood tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Arcidiacono seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Linwood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arcidiacono on the ground.
Linwood tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Linwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Linwood is working hard here to advance position.
Linwood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Linwood looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arcidiacono missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Linwood tries to get to full guard but Arcidiacono has control of the leg. #SU2#
Arcidiacono decides to return to a standing position.
Arcidiacono shoots in but Linwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Linwood as Arcidiacono shoots in.
Linwood shoots in and drives through. Arcidiacono sprawls well.#T2#
Arcidiacono goes for a double leg but Linwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Linwood continues to drive forward.
Anthony Linwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.
Linwood has a takedown stuffed.
Linwood is breathing heavily.
Linwood shoots for a double leg takedown but Arcidiacono sprawls well. He's pushed Linwood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcidiacono stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arcidiacono wants it to stay on the feet.
Arcidiacono appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arcidiacono lands an overhand right.
Arcidiacono jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Linwood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arcidiacono closes the distance and clinches up with Linwood, looking for a takedown. Arcidiacono pushes Linwood against the cage but Linwood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arcidiacono tries to clinch but Linwood moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linwood on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arcidiacono looks for a takedown but Linwood sprawls well.
Arcidiacono tries to bum rush Linwood with a series of wild strikes but Linwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Linwood fails to land the takedown.
Linwood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arcidiacono.#TD#
Linwood looking to score a takedown here. Arcidiacono is defending well but Linwood drives through and ends up in Arcidiacono's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Arcidiacono dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Linwood shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arcidiacono manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Arcidiacono wriggles free and stands up.
Linwood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arcidiacono has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arcidiacono enables Linwood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arcidiacono manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Linwood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arcidiacono keeping moving, preventing Linwood from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Linwood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arcidiacono has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Linwood has managed to get both his arms back between Arcidiacono's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linwood scoring with some ground and pound.
Linwood looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Linwood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Linwood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arcidiacono works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Denzel Arcidiacono has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arcidiacono is breathing heavily.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Linwood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Linwood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Linwood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arcidiacono utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Linwood lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Linwood pushing down on Arcidiacono's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arcidiacono manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Linwood stops Arcidiacono from standing up.
Arcidiacono manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Linwood manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Linwood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Linwood tries to get out of the position.
Arcidiacono throws a big right hand that misses.
Arcidiacono throwing strikes from guard but Linwood blocks nicely.
Arcidiacono advances to half guard.
Arcidiacono throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Linwood is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Linwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Linwood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arcidiacono pulls his head out easily.
Arcidiacono has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Linwood tries to get to full guard but Arcidiacono has control of the leg.
Linwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arcidiacono.
Linwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arcidiacono.
Linwood is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arcidiacono throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Linwood landing small, sideways elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denzel Arcidiacono will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arcidiacono has a takedown stuffed.
Arcidiacono misses with a head kick.
Arcidiacono comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Linwood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arcidiacono finds it's way round the side to connect with Linwood's head.
Arcidiacono misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Linwood.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Linwood.#TD#
Linwood looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Arcidiacono has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Linwood has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcidiacono is trying to break the clinch but Linwood is controlling him.
Linwood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Linwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linwood tries to score a body lock takedown but Arcidiacono shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Arcidiacono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arcidiacono stuffs the takedown.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arcidiacono is looking to clinch.
Linwood is looking to counter punch.
Arcidiacono looks for a takedown but Linwood sprawls well.
Linwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Arcidiacono.
An attempted straight right counter from Linwood misses the target.
Arcidiacono fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arcidiacono tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Linwood is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Linwood shoots in and bounces Arcidiacono off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcidiacono is looking to stand up but Linwood isn't so interested in that idea.
Linwood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Linwood with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
Arcidiacono has his feet on Linwood's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Linwood dives in and scores a takedown into Arcidiacono's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linwood works over Arcidiacono with some ground and pound from guard.#ES2#
Arcidiacono is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Linwood presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Linwood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arcidiacono tries to break free but Linwood pushes him back against the cage.
Linwood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arcidiacono pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Arcidiacono manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Linwood tries to keep at a distance but Arcidiacono has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arcidiacono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Linwood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arcidiacono gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Linwood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anthony Linwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denzel Arcidiacono is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Linwood prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denzel Arcidiacono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arcidiacono has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denzel Arcidiacono!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 22
Date: Jul 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Africa blocks a head kick by Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono tries to clinch but Africa is having none of it.
We've been hearing reports that Africa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Africa looking to score a takedown here. Arcidiacono is defending well but Africa drives through and ends up in Arcidiacono's guard.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Africa escapes and throws Arcidiacono's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Africa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arcidiacono keeps working.
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arcidiacono is being controlled here.
Arcidiacono tries to bench press Africa off him but Africa keeps the position. #SUB#
Africa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arcidiacono is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arcidiacono is not content to let Africa control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Africa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Africa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Arcidiacono gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Africa scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Africa is trying for a kimura here. Arcidiacono looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Africa wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pax Africa!
After the fight, Pax Africa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 9
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Arcidiacono closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fry circles away.
Arcidiacono tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fry swivels and escapes.
Arcidiacono lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Fry gets a clinch.
A short right from Fry on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fry.
Fry stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Fry for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A shot in the inside from Fry.
Fry crunches a lovely knee into Arcidiacono's ribcage.#BC#
Fry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Fry shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arcidiacono is trying to defend but Fry finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Fry moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Arcidiacono tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fry presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fry content just to control the position here.
Arcidiacono tries to reverse the position but Fry maintains control.
Fry controlling the position easily from mount.
Arcidiacono is looking to improve his position but Fry isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arcidiacono is desperately trying to improve his position but Fry has a good base and remains in mount.
Arcidiacono is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Arcidiacono is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Fry dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
Fry darts in and clinches Arcidiacono up against the cage.#TD#
Fry gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Arcidiacono is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fry jumps into side control!
Arcidiacono is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Arcidiacono tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fry presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fry content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcidiacono tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Christopher Fry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Arcidiacono sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Arcidiacono wants to get back to full guard.
Arcidiacono is looking to escape.
Fry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fry trying to control from half guard but Arcidiacono is working away.
Arcidiacono tries to get to full guard but Fry has control of the leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arcidiacono is trying to stand.
Arcidiacono is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fry jumps into side control!
Arcidiacono trying to remain calm as Fry controls from the top position.
Arcidiacono is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fry off and has taken his back!
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fry has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fry manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Fry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Arcidiacono throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Fry dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Fry gets a clinch.
Arcidiacono wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fry stalling against the cage.
Fry connects with a knee to the head.
Arcidiacono goes for a takedown attempt but Fry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arcidiacono's head.#CL#
Fry darts in and clinches Arcidiacono up against the cage.
Fry content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fry lands a hook that snaps the head of Arcidiacono backwards.
Fry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arcidiacono can do to turn this around?
Arcidiacono is trying to break free.#BC#
Fry manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Arcidiacono moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fry breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Arcidiacono drives through and clinches with Fry against the cage.
Fry is working Arcidiacono over against the cage.
Fry working Arcidiacono over with knees to the body.
Arcidiacono tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fry smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Fry has closed the distance and engaged Arcidiacono in a clinch.
Fry has Arcidiacono pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Fry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arcidiacono waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fry.
Fry lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Arcidiacono has closed the distance and engaged Fry in a clinch.
#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Fry turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fry manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Arcidiacono bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Fry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fry digs a right hand into Arcidiacono's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arcidiacono's gas tank.
Denzel Arcidiacono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Fry has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Arcidiacono regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono has an active guard here but Fry has managed to pass into half guard.
Arcidiacono is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Fry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fry 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Fry!
During a confident post fight interview, Christopher Fry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UFC FNF 1
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Arcidiacono closes the distance and clinches.
Antetokounmpo tries to break free but Arcidiacono pushes him back against the cage.
Antetokounmpo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arcidiacono drops down looking for an ankle pick but Antetokounmpo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arcidiacono misses with an attempted mid kick.
Antetokounmpo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arcidiacono swivels and escapes.#KD2#
Arcidiacono drops Antetokounmpo with a beautiful combination! Antetokounmpo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arcidiacono is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Antetokounmpo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Antetokounmpo has been cut.
A head kick misses from Antetokounmpo.
Oh Antetokounmpo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcidiacono shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Antetokounmpo as he avoids it easily.
Antetokounmpo is looking to clinch.
Arcidiacono pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Arcidiacono rushes Antetokounmpo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Arcidiacono breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arcidiacono.
Ryan Antetokounmpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.#TD2#
Arcidiacono lands a huge takedown. Antetokounmpo is out but the ref is slow to react and Arcidiacono lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Antetokounmpo lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denzel Arcidiacono!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Arcidiacono tries for a takedown but Ragozin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arcidiacono's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ragozin under the eye.#CL#
Ragozin forces Arcidiacono back against the cage and clinches.
Arcidiacono tries to pull guard but Ragozin won't allow it.
#BC#
Ragozin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Ragozin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Arcidiacono misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcidiacono tries to get to full guard but Ragozin has control of the leg.
Arcidiacono moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ragozin tries to free his leg and advance position but Arcidiacono is retaining full guard.
Arcidiacono throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Arcidiacono looking for a guillotine here but Ragozin defends easily.
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Ragozin connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Ragozin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arcidiacono has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragozin has managed to get both his arms back between Arcidiacono's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragozin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arcidiacono will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Arcidiacono is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ragozin defends it easily.
Ragozin trying to control but Arcidiacono is working from the bottom.
Ragozin chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Ragozin preventing the sweep.
Arcidiacono will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ragozin tries to free his leg and advance position but Arcidiacono is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ragozin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arcidiacono manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ragozin has Arcidiacono in his guard.#REVB#
Ragozin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ragozin tries to get out of the position.
Arcidiacono in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arcidiacono won't allow Ragozin to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ragozin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Arcidiacono is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ragozin.
Arcidiacono working away.
Arcidiacono misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Arcidiacono throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3##SUB2#
Arcidiacono tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ragozin wants to control but Arcidiacono postures up.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ragozin can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Arcidiacono.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ragozin, who protects the arm well.
Ragozin wants to control but Arcidiacono postures up.#T4#
Arcidiacono looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ragozin is avoiding damage well.
Ragozin is not content to let Arcidiacono control the position.
Ragozin can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arcidiacono working the ground and pound but Ragozin is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono has hold of Ragozin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ragozin seems comfortable defending it but Arcidiacono has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ragozin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ragozin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Arcidiacono couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Denzel Arcidiacono!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Arcidiacono fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Souza gets tackled into the cage by Arcidiacono. Arcidiacono maintains the clinch.
Arcidiacono takes a shot to the head.
Souza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arcidiacono avoids a wild elbow strike from Souza.#TD2#
Souza works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Arcidiacono scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza dives in for a single leg takedown but Arcidiacono sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arcidiacono throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arcidiacono defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souza.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arcidiacono.
Souza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Souza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Arcidiacono working for a triangle but Souza defends it easily.
Souza wants to stand but Arcidiacono is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza lands some shots froms side control.
Souza tries to stand but Arcidiacono is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Souza is working to tighten his grip on Arcidiacono's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Arcidiacono has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Souza is really squeezing tight and eventually Arcidiacono passes out! Souza breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gilberto Da Souza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Arcidiacono's guard.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Arcidiacono keeps moving.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Arcidiacono keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arcidiacono escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arcidiacono looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arcidiacono is keeping the position for now.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Arcidiacono keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Arcidiacono manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Arcidiacono slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Johnson working for a triangle but Arcidiacono defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Arcidiacono got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arcidiacono has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arcidiacono. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono is posturing up here but Johnson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Arcidiacono tries to roll out but it's too tight and Arcidiacono has to tap! Slick submission there by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jrayden Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Arcidiacono gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arcidiacono really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Arcidiacono keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is working Arcidiacono over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Arcidiacono looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Arcidiacono is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson works over Arcidiacono with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arcidiacono is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson is in close to Arcidiacono's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Johnson postures up in Arcidiacono's guard and throws a big left but Arcidiacono blocks it.
Arcidiacono 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.
Johnson stands up over Arcidiacono, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU2#
Arcidiacono is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Arcidiacono tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Arcidiacono. Arcidiacono maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Johnson decides to pull guard.
Arcidiacono will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arcidiacono with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arcidiacono is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson looks winded!#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Arcidiacono pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Arcidiacono drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arcidiacono jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson wants to stand but Arcidiacono is controlling the position. #T2##SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arcidiacono defends it easily.#SU#
Johnson is working an open guard so Arcidiacono takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arcidiacono tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcidiacono lands with a nice body kick.
Arcidiacono shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Arcidiacono's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arcidiacono!#ES#
Arcidiacono throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcidiacono lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arcidiacono was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Arcidiacono has wrist control.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Arcidiacono looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Arcidiacono keeps moving. #SUB#
Arcidiacono looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arcidiacono keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #ES#
Arcidiacono uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Arcidiacono tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Arcidiacono gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson distracts Arcidiacono with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson cracks Arcidiacono with a solid left hand.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Arcidiacono keeps moving.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jrayden Johnson will probably get the nod.
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#
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Arcidiacono's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Arcidiacono throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jrayden Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Arcidiacono is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Arcidiacono had control of the position.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Arcidiacono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Arcidiacono is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Arcidiacono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arcidiacono's head.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Arcidiacono looking for a sweep. Not yet Arcidiacono, not yet.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Arcidiacono keeps moving. #SUB#
Arcidiacono working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arcidiacono working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arcidiacono's head.
Arcidiacono looking for a sweep. Not yet Arcidiacono, not yet.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson won't allow Arcidiacono to sweep him here.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson works over Arcidiacono with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arcidiacono has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Arcidiacono looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Arcidiacono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arcidiacono wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it. #SUB#
Arcidiacono working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Arcidiacono wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
Arcidiacono is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson controlling the pace. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Arcidiacono's hands, connecting with Arcidiacono's forehead.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson winds up and cracks Arcidiacono with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arcidiacono taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Arcidiacono makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arcidiacono.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jrayden Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Arcidiacono tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Arcidiacono shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arcidiacono keeps working.
Arcidiacono is looking to escape.
Arcidiacono is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson working Arcidiacono over with strikes.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Arcidiacono is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arcidiacono tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Arcidiacono's hands, connecting with Arcidiacono's forehead.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arcidiacono wants to get back to his feet.
Arcidiacono has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson working over Arcidiacono with some ground and pound. Arcidiacono looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arcidiacono looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Arcidiacono looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Arcidiacono is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arcidiacono is not content to let Johnson control the position.#T3#
Arcidiacono gets full guard.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arcidiacono has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Arcidiacono is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Arcidiacono has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Denzel Arcidiacono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Arcidiacono is rocked!
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Arcidiacono is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson distracts Arcidiacono with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson won't allow Arcidiacono to sweep him here.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Jrayden Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jrayden Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jrayden Johnson!
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Date: Apr 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Arcidiacono is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arcidiacono enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arcidiacono manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arcidiacono looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Arcidiacono has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcidiacono looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arcidiacono throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson stops Arcidiacono from standing up. #T1#
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arcidiacono's head.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Arcidiacono wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Arcidiacono's brow. #T2#
Johnson stands up over Arcidiacono, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson distracts Arcidiacono with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson wants to stand but Arcidiacono has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Arcidiacono is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson prevents Arcidiacono from standing back up.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arcidiacono keeps working. #T3#
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arcidiacono is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is keen to just control but Arcidiacono is a slippery customer.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arcidiacono has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arcidiacono knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Arcidiacono is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arcidiacono on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Arcidiacono is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Arcidiacono punching from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson is nestled in close to Arcidiacono, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arcidiacono defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arcidiacono moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jrayden Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Arcidiacono stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arcidiacono pinned against the cage. Arcidiacono gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Arcidiacono gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jrayden Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arcidiacono circles away.
Arcidiacono tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Arcidiacono ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arcidiacono connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arcidiacono can do to turn this around?
Arcidiacono moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Jrayden Johnson has been cut.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Arcidiacono closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arcidiacono manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arcidiacono fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Arcidiacono tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arcidiacono misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Arcidiacono scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Arcidiacono, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arcidiacono is defended easily by Johnson.
Jrayden Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arcidiacono lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand. #TD#
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson wants to control but Arcidiacono is keeping him busy.
Arcidiacono manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcidiacono missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Arcidiacono slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Arcidiacono not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jrayden Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arcidiacono.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Arcidiacono has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Arcidiacono manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Arcidiacono is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Johnson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#SU2#
Arcidiacono decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arcidiacono lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arcidiacono pinned against the cage. Arcidiacono gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arcidiacono clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arcidiacono throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson. #ES2#
Arcidiacono uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcidiacono looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Arcidiacono persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Johnson gets a clinch. #BC2#
Arcidiacono's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arcidiacono dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Arcidiacono's head and hops out.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Johnson has hold of one of Arcidiacono's legs. Arcidiacono is fighting the takedown attempt but Johnson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Arcidiacono is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Arcidiacono manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Arcidiacono is retaining full guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Arcidiacono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jrayden Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Arcidiacono clinches up against the cage.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arcidiacono is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson jumps guard but Arcidiacono stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arcidiacono gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jrayden Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arcidiacono wants a takedown.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arcidiacono smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Arcidiacono back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arcidiacono avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arcidiacono jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Arcidiacono around his waist. Arcidiacono gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Arcidiacono has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Arcidiacono tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Arcidiacono won't allow it.
#TD#
Johnson decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Arcidiacono decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arcidiacono lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arcidiacono fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arcidiacono lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Arcidiacono changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Arcidiacono manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Arcidiacono scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Johnson 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arcidiacono is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Johnson with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Arcidiacono can't handle though.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson striking off his back, scoring a few points. #SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arcidiacono defends it easily.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Arcidiacono throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Arcidiacono got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arcidiacono has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arcidiacono is one step ahead there.
Arcidiacono loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Arcidiacono wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Arcidiacono any problems.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Arcidiacono is having none of it. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arcidiacono.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arcidiacono's guard. #REVR#
Arcidiacono trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arcidiacono keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arcidiacono keeps working. #SUB#
Arcidiacono is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arcidiacono regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denzel Arcidiacono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arcidiacono 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denzel Arcidiacono!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Crap bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arcidiacono's head backwards.
Crap scores with a shot to the body.
Arcidiacono is looking to clinch.
Crap is looking for a counter combo.
Arcidiacono with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Crap to counter with a crisp jab.
Crap scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arcidiacono tries to clinch but Crap is having none of it.
Crap catches Arcidiacono with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crap connects with a body shot that sends Arcidiacono's belly button to the back.
Crap looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crap lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arcidiacono takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#
Arcidiacono is rocked!
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!
Arcidiacono shoots in but no luck this time.
Arcidiacono is still on wobbly legs! Can Crap finish him?
Arcidiacono tries to clinch
and Crap counters with a two punch combo.
Arcidiacono closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcidiacono wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Arcidiacono finds it's target.
Arcidiacono seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Crap dips to his left and cracks Arcidiacono with an uppercut!
Crap works the jab nicely.
Arcidiacono tries to clinch but Crap is having none of it.
Crap is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Crap has knocked Arcidiacono down with a huge combo! Crap steps away and waves a wobbly Arcidiacono back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Arcidiacono fails with a takedown attempt.
Eye Crap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono shoots and misses
and Crap counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Arcidiacono! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Crap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eye Crap!
Our winner, Eye Crap, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Arcidiacono keeps the fight on the outside.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcidiacono scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Souza wants to clinch.
Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arcidiacono stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arcidiacono wants it to stay on the feet.
Good work by Arcidiacono as he checks the leg kick.
Souza is looking to clinch but Arcidiacono is avoiding it.
Arcidiacono swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Souza gets tackled into the cage by Arcidiacono. Arcidiacono maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Arcidiacono's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arcidiacono throws a sloppy head kick and Souza moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Arcidiacono closes the distance and clinches.
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Arcidiacono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arcidiacono lands with a hook. Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Arcidiacono moves into range and clinches up with Souza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Souza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Souza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arcidiacono working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Arcidiacono tries to circle away but Souza has him pinned against the cage.
Arcidiacono wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Arcidiacono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arcidiacono pinned against the cage. Arcidiacono gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Souza dives in and grabs Arcidiacono's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arcidiacono pushes down on Souza's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Da Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Arcidiacono closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.
Arcidiacono blocks an uppercut.
Souza stalling in the clinch but Arcidiacono improves position.
Arcidiacono is looking to break free of the clinch but Souza has double underhooks.
Arcidiacono is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Souza breaks from the clinch.
Arcidiacono tries a low kick but Souza avoids it.
Souza throws a quick counter head kick but Arcidiacono was just out of range.#T2#
Souza avoids the head kick by Arcidiacono.
Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arcidiacono manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Souza with a nice cross.#CL2#
Arcidiacono moves into the clinch.
Arcidiacono tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arcidiacono working hard to break the clinch.
Souza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Souza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arcidiacono pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Souza tries to stall but Arcidiacono uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Arcidiacono escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Souza misses with the combination.
Souza stuffs the takedown.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Arcidiacono moves out of range easily.
Souza tries to clinch there but Arcidiacono circles away.
#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Souza. No joy for Arcidiacono on that attempt.
Arcidiacono takes one on the button.
Souza moves out of range of the body kick.
Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arcidiacono as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Arcidiacono clinches with his opponent.
Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arcidiacono has him pressed against the cage.
Souza is trying to drag Arcidiacono to the mat but Arcidiacono just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Souza.
Souza working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Souza pulls Arcidiacono into guard.
Arcidiacono throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Arcidiacono throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Souza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arcidiacono working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Souza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Souza trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Souza looking for a triangle here. Arcidiacono is fighting it but it looks tight! Souza pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Arcidiacono is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gilberto Da Souza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Arcidiacono slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arcidiacono ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arcidiacono shoots for a takedown but Stevens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens leaves Arcidiacono with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arcidiacono misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joe Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.
Stevens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stevens slaps away a takedown attempt from Arcidiacono, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stevens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arcidiacono pinned against the cage. Arcidiacono gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcidiacono throws a low kick, looking for Stevens's leg but Stevens calmly moves out of range.
Arcidiacono tries to clinch but Stevens is having none of it. #TD#
Stevens shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arcidiacono is trying to defend but Stevens finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arcidiacono tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1##SUB#
Arcidiacono is defending against the submission attempts here by Stevens.
Stevens trying to control the action but Arcidiacono is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stevens in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Arcidiacono tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Stevens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Stevens!
A less than humble Joe Stevens misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Arcidiacono scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arcidiacono is defended easily by Ragozin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ragozin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arcidiacono looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arcidiacono misses with a two punch combination.
Ragozin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arcidiacono shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ragozin pinned against the cage. Ragozin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Ragozin takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ragozin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragozin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arcidiacono looks for a takedown but Ragozin sprawls well.
Vitaly Ragozin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.#T1#
Arcidiacono lands a body shot.
Arcidiacono tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragozin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragozin is looking for a counter combo.
Arcidiacono throws a sloppy head kick and Ragozin moves out of range easily.
Ragozin stuffs the takedown attempt from Arcidiacono. Arcidiacono gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Ragozin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arcidiacono did well to prevent Ragozin getting side control.#ES2#
Arcidiacono makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ragozin misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Arcidiacono.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcidiacono looks for a takedown but Ragozin sprawls well.
Ragozin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arcidiacono.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcidiacono looks winded!
Arcidiacono fails with the takedown.
Ragozin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Ragozin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arcidiacono back to the cage. Ragozin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Ragozin feints and as Arcidiacono raises his hands in defense, Ragozin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Arcidiacono has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ragozin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Ragozin pulls guard successfully.
Ragozin scores with a nice shot.
Arcidiacono preventing the sweep.
Arcidiacono throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arcidiacono missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arcidiacono with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ragozin lands an upkick as Arcidiacono stands over him.#SU2#
Arcidiacono decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arcidiacono fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Ragozin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Ragozin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Arcidiacono is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Arcidiacono sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arcidiacono wants to improve his position but Ragozin is controlling well.
Ragozin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Ragozin connects with a nice short shot to Arcidiacono's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragozin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Arcidiacono controls his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ragozin lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arcidiacono manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Arcidiacono manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ragozin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ragozin wants to stand and escape but Arcidiacono is having none of it.
Arcidiacono loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arcidiacono with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arcidiacono loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arcidiacono postures up in Ragozin's guard and throws a big left but Ragozin blocks it. #SU2#
Arcidiacono gets to his feet. Ragozin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Ragozin rushes Arcidiacono and presses him up against the cage.
Arcidiacono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arcidiacono prevents the takedown attempt.
Arcidiacono has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ragozin after a bit of a struggle.
Ragozin stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denzel Arcidiacono will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Arcidiacono tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ragozin swivels and escapes.
Ragozin feinted with a counter takedown.
Arcidiacono slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Ragozin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arcidiacono doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Arcidiacono gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Arcidiacono ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arcidiacono no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ragozin looking to pass the guard.
Arcidiacono 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.
Denzel Arcidiacono has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arcidiacono will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcidiacono wants to sweep but no luck.
Ragozin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arcidiacono is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono has his foot on Ragozin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ragozin works his way back into a safe position though.
Arcidiacono is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ragozin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arcidiacono wants to sweep here but Ragozin controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arcidiacono is trying to keep Ragozin in close.
Ragozin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arcidiacono is keeping the position for now.
Ragozin chips away with some ground and pound.
Ragozin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arcidiacono on the ground.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Arcidiacono is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ragozin defends well.
Ragozin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ragozin won't allow Arcidiacono to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arcidiacono has a closed guard, preventing Ragozin from standing up.
Ragozin trying to control the position from guard on top but Arcidiacono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ragozin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Ragozin trying to control but Arcidiacono is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Ragozin moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Ragozin breaks the clinch.
Arcidiacono shoots and misses
and Ragozin counters with a one-two to the body.
Arcidiacono fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragozin tries to counter with a takedown but Arcidiacono is quick to defend against it.
Vitaly Ragozin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.#TD#
Ragozin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ragozin wants to pass to mount but Arcidiacono is defending the position. #SUB#
Ragozin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Arcidiacono manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ragozin defends well.
Ragozin wants to get up but he can't break Arcidiacono's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ragozin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Ragozin has gone for a leg lock! Arcidiacono slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ragozin's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arcidiacono passes Ragozin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denzel Arcidiacono will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ragozin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Ragozin backs off Arcidiacono throws a huge counter combo but Ragozin manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Ragozin moves into range and clinches up with Arcidiacono.#BC2#
Arcidiacono escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Ragozin moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Arcidiacono decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ragozin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ragozin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arcidiacono takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragozin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Arcidiacono wants to stand and escape but Ragozin is having none of it. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ragozin is defending well. Arcidiacono quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ragozin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Arcidiacono celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denzel Arcidiacono!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Arcidiacono shoots in looking for a takedown but Rakhmonov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arcidiacono's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Rakhmonov pushes Arcidiacono up against the cage in a clinch.
Arcidiacono is trying to pull guard but Rakhmonov has him pressed against the cage.
Rakhmonov is struggling to control the position.
Arcidiacono blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Rakhmonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rakhmonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arcidiacono.
Saifulla Rakhmonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Rakhmonov moves into the clinch.
Rakhmonov can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov has Arcidiacono pressed against the cage, preventing Arcidiacono from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arcidiacono's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rakhmonov wants a takedown but no success here.
Rakhmonov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Arcidiacono changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rakhmonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arcidiacono is looking to clinch but Rakhmonov is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Rakhmonov. No joy for Arcidiacono on that attempt.
Arcidiacono dives in and grabs Rakhmonov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov pushes down on Arcidiacono's head and hops out.
Arcidiacono throws a leg kick but Rakhmonov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arcidiacono shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rakhmonov pinned against the cage. Rakhmonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arcidiacono looks winded!
Rakhmonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arcidiacono shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Rakhmonov counters by moving into the clinch.
Arcidiacono is trying to break the clinch but Rakhmonov is controlling him.#BC#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rakhmonov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Rakhmonov manages to break the clinch.
Arcidiacono goes for a double leg but Rakhmonov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rakhmonov continues to drive forward.
Rakhmonov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov fails to land the takedown.
Rakhmonov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakhmonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rakhmonov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a double leg but Arcidiacono sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rakhmonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arcidiacono paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Rakhmonov rushes Arcidiacono and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Arcidiacono is looking to break free of the clinch but Rakhmonov has double underhooks. #TD2#
Arcidiacono manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Arcidiacono is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rakhmonov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arcidiacono's guard.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arcidiacono wants to sweep here but Rakhmonov controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Rakhmonov is posturing up here but Arcidiacono has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rakhmonov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rakhmonov has to tap! Slick submission there by Arcidiacono!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denzel Arcidiacono!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Arcidiacono misses with a two punch combination.
Erickson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Erickson but Erickson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Erickson avoids the head kick by Arcidiacono.
Erickson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arcidiacono throws out the jab.
Arcidiacono dives in for a single leg takedown but Erickson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzel Arcidiacono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arcidiacono tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erickson was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erickson circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Erickson closes the distance and pushes Arcidiacono back into the cage.
Erickson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arcidiacono just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arcidiacono is trying to pull guard but Erickson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Erickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arcidiacono is defended easily by Erickson.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcidiacono displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Erickson. #KD2#
Erickson lands a big head kick that sends Arcidiacono tumbling to the mat! Erickson takes a step backwards and waves Arcidiacono back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Arcidiacono is rocked!#T1#
Erickson fails with the takedown.
Erickson fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Erickson closes the distance and pushes Arcidiacono back into the cage.
Erickson is working for takedown but Arcidiacono is calmly controlling the position for now.
Erickson fails to pull guard.
Erickson jumps guard but Arcidiacono turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Erickson goes for a takedown attempt but Arcidiacono pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arcidiacono misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Erickson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Arcidiacono has closed the distance and engaged Erickson in a clinch.
Arcidiacono is trying to break free.#T2#
Erickson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arcidiacono is defending well.
Erickson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arcidiacono avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Arcidiacono has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Erickson uses from the top position.
Arcidiacono 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#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erickson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Arcidiacono is working for a kimura but Erickson is defending it quite comfortably.
Arcidiacono passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Arcidiacono is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Erickson is surviving well by controlling Arcidiacono's body position as best he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Erickson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Arcidiacono throws some wild stikes that Erickson manages to avoid easily.
Arcidiacono punching from mount but Erickson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Erickson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Arcidiacono looking for a guillotine from mount but Erickson is having none of it.
Erickson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Arcidiacono looking to secure an arm triangle but Erickson defends it well.
Arcidiacono misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Arcidiacono prevents Erickson from getting the reversal.
Arcidiacono scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Erickson?
#SUB#
Arcidiacono looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Erickson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Arcidiacono is looking for a triangle but Erickson pushes his legs off easily.
Arcidiacono tries to strike from the bottom.
Arcidiacono bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Erickson's guard. #REVR#
Erickson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arcidiacono. #SUB#
Arcidiacono drops back looking for a leg! Erickson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erickson manages to kick Arcidiacono off! Arcidiacono jumps back into Erickson's guard.
Erickson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arcidiacono. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Erickson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Arcidiacono drops back looking for a leg! Erickson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erickson manages to kick Arcidiacono off! Arcidiacono jumps back into Erickson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Arcidiacono dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Erickson shoots in looking for a takedown but Arcidiacono manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Erickson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arcidiacono shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Erickson pinned against the cage. Erickson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arcidiacono looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Erickson is fending him off so far but Arcidiacono persists. Nope, Erickson circles away and we're back to standing.
Erickson shoots in and drives through. Arcidiacono sprawls well.
Erickson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Erickson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzel Arcidiacono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erickson shoots in and drives through. Arcidiacono sprawls well.
Arcidiacono shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denzel Arcidiacono is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arcidiacono shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Erickson counters with a head kick. That will keep Arcidiacono thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Arcidiacono really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Erickson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arcidiacono pinned against the cage. Arcidiacono gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Erickson closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Arcidiacono manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1##SUB#
Arcidiacono is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arcidiacono looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erickson is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Erickson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arcidiacono looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arcidiacono looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arcidiacono! #REVR##SUB#
Arcidiacono working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU#
Arcidiacono decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Erickson lands with a kick to the temple. Arcidiacono shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Arcidiacono doesn't manage to clinch there - Erickson circles away.
Erickson shoots in and drives through. Arcidiacono sprawls well.
Erickson doesn't manage to clinch there - Arcidiacono circles away.
Arcidiacono throws a series of punches but Erickson moves out of range.
Arcidiacono tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Erickson swivels and escapes.
Erickson fails with the takedown.
Arcidiacono throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Erickson's waist but Erickson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arcidiacono off to one side.
Arcidiacono darts in looking for a takedown but Erickson gets double underhooks and turns Arcidiacono into the cage.
Erickson shoots in looking for a takedown but Arcidiacono manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Erickson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Erickson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Erickson duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcidiacono is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ed Erickson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arcidiacono displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Erickson.
Erickson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Erickson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3##CL2#
Erickson clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Erickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erickson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arcidiacono defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Erickson.#CL#
Arcidiacono gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arcidiacono has Erickson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Erickson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arcidiacono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Erickson breaks from the clinch.
Erickson scores with a head kick. Arcidiacono tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Erickson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono shoots and misses
and Erickson counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T4#
Erickson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arcidiacono as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Erickson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arcidiacono's guard.#ES#
Arcidiacono has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Erickson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Erickson as he checks the leg kick.
Erickson throws a head kick that Arcidiacono semi-blocks.
#CL#
Arcidiacono drives through and clinches with Erickson against the cage.
Arcidiacono wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Erickson manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Arcidiacono. No joy for Erickson on that attempt. #CL#
Arcidiacono has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Erickson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Arcidiacono manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Arcidiacono has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erickson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Denzel Arcidiacono will probably get the nod.
That's time! Arcidiacono's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arcidiacono fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Erickson checks it well.
Arcidiacono shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arcidiacono looks for a takedown but Erickson sprawls well.
Arcidiacono tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Arcidiacono backs off Erickson throws a huge counter combo but Arcidiacono manages to avoid it all.
Arcidiacono misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Erickson.
Arcidiacono takes a kick to the side of the head.
Erickson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arcidiacono doesn't manage to clinch there - Erickson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcidiacono wants to clinch
and Erickson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erickson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Arcidiacono is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Erickson instigates a clinch.
Arcidiacono is pressed up against the cage. Erickson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arcidiacono down to the mat. Arcidiacono avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Erickson shoots in for a takedown but Arcidiacono shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arcidiacono throws a big counter combination but Erickson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Erickson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Denzel Arcidiacono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Erickson.
Arcidiacono looks for a takedown but Erickson sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono seems to have got his legs back now.
Erickson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Arcidiacono keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arcidiacono fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Erickson closes the distance and clinches.
Arcidiacono jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Erickson walks away with a smile on his face. Arcidiacono gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Erickson scores with a four punch combination!
Erickson fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Arcidiacono scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcidiacono shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Erickson forces Arcidiacono back against the cage and clinches.
Arcidiacono is trying to break the clinch but Erickson has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Erickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Erickson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Erickson duly obliges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arcidiacono looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab lands there for Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono with a poor takedown
and Erickson counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Erickson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Arcidiacono clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Erickson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Erickson moves into the clinch.
Arcidiacono drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Erickson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Erickson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Arcidiacono to keep the fight standing.
Erickson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono jumps guard but Erickson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ed Erickson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4##BC2#
Erickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erickson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arcidiacono.
Erickson unleashes a big counter combination but Arcidiacono bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Erickson closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Erickson manages to break the clinch.
Erickson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arcidiacono but Arcidiacono pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arcidiacono tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Erickson defends well and Arcidiacono ends up having to push Erickson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Erickson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arcidiacono.
Erickson lands a head kick. Arcidiacono smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Erickson stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Erickson clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Erickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arcidiacono fails with a takedown attempt.
Ed Erickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denzel Arcidiacono is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Erickson connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Erickson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arcidiacono 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ed Erickson!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Arcidiacono tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ojlcfgl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ojlcfgl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Arcidiacono drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ojlcfgl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arcidiacono throws a strike but Ojlcfgl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ojlcfgl controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Ojlcfgl thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ojlcfgl looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcidiacono is striking off his back. Ojlcfgl thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Ojlcfgl content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Ojlcfgl is looking to take a break and control but Arcidiacono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ojlcfgl moves into full mount! Arcidiacono won't be happy about that!
Arcidiacono is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ojlcfgl moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Arcidiacono has worked his arm free - good work by Arcidiacono!
Arcidiacono tries to buck Ojlcfgl off but Ojlcfgl is having none of it.
Ojlcfgl trying to control the position but Arcidiacono is working away. #T2##SUB#
Ojlcfgl looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ojlcfgl tries for a kimura but Arcidiacono is defending well.
Ojlcfgl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ojlcfgl gets to mount! Arcidiacono was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Arcidiacono is trying to reverse the position but instead Ojlcfgl has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Ojlcfgl tightening his grip on Arcidiacono, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Arcidiacono is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3#
Ojlcfgl is hanging on to Arcidiacono's back as he tries to escape.
Arcidiacono is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Ojlcfgl looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Arcidiacono is trying to roll into a better position but Ojlcfgl has get a rear naked choke and Arcidiacono is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lyopijop Ojlcfgl!
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Date: Mar 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Arcidiacono gets tackled into the cage by Mill. Mill maintains the clinch.
Mill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcidiacono has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arcidiacono drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arcidiacono is trying to pull guard but Mill has him pressed against the cage.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcidiacono has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcidiacono blocks it with crossed arms.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcidiacono has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcidiacono blocks it with crossed arms.
Arcidiacono tries to circle away but Mill has him pinned against the cage.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcidiacono is trying to break the clinch but Mill has him pressed against the cage.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks with his arms.
Mill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arcidiacono has had enough of the clinch but Mill keeps him there for the moment.
Mill tries a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks it.
Arcidiacono is trying to break the clinch but Mill has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Arcidiacono has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mill after a bit of a struggle.
Kernardo Mill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcidiacono blocks it with crossed arms.
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcidiacono blocks it with crossed arms.
Mill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mill tries a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks it.
Arcidiacono has had enough of the clinch but Mill keeps him there for the moment.
Arcidiacono tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mill smiles and moves away.
Arcidiacono shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mill sprawls well. Mill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arcidiacono gets slowly back to his feet.
Mill throwing a counter right hand but Arcidiacono manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mill drives through and clinches with Arcidiacono against the cage.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcidiacono has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcidiacono has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arcidiacono fails to pull guard.
Arcidiacono tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcidiacono blocks it with crossed arms.
Arcidiacono tries to pull guard but Mill won't allow it.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcidiacono has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mill tries a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks it.
Mill misses with a knee strike.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arcidiacono tries to pull guard but Mill forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arcidiacono jumps guard but Mill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Mill.
Mill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcidiacono is trying to pull guard but Mill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mill looking to throw knees to the head but Arcidiacono is blocking nicely.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks with his arms.
Arcidiacono tries to break free but Mill pushes him back against the cage.
Arcidiacono drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mill pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mill takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Arcidiacono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arcidiacono tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arcidiacono somewhat.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mill gets a clinch.
Arcidiacono is trying to break the clinch but Mill is controlling him.
Arcidiacono wants to break free but Mill has control.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks with his arms.
Arcidiacono is trying to push Mill away but Mill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Mill prevents Arcidiacono from breaking the clinch.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcidiacono has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mill landing knees to the head.
Arcidiacono can't get the takedown.
Arcidiacono jumps guard but Mill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcidiacono blocks it with crossed arms.
Mill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcidiacono blocks it with crossed arms.
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks with his arms.
Mill is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Mill.
Mill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcidiacono is trying to pull guard but Mill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arcidiacono tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kernardo Mill dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arcidiacono. Arcidiacono obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Mill moves into range and clinches up with Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono tries to score a body lock takedown but Mill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arcidiacono is trying to pull guard but Mill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arcidiacono is trying to break the clinch but Mill has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Arcidiacono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mill misses with a knee to the head.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcidiacono has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks with his arms.
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcidiacono blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mill misses with a knee strike.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arcidiacono wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Arcidiacono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mill looking to throw knees to the head but Arcidiacono is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Mill misses with a knee to the head.
Arcidiacono is looking for a takedown.
Kernardo Mill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcidiacono has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arcidiacono can do to turn this around?
Arcidiacono looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mill connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arcidiacono's face.
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcidiacono blocks it with crossed arms.
Arcidiacono is trying to break free.
Mill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arcidiacono can't break the clinch.
Arcidiacono tries to pull guard but Mill forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arcidiacono jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mill walks away with a smile on his face. Arcidiacono gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Mill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arcidiacono is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Mill prevents Arcidiacono from breaking the clinch.
Mill misses with a knee strike.
Mill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mill connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arcidiacono's face.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcidiacono has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcidiacono has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mill keeps control of Arcidiacono as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mill looking to throw knees to the head but Arcidiacono is blocking nicely.
Arcidiacono tries to circle away but Mill has him pinned against the cage.
Arcidiacono tries to pull guard but Mill forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arcidiacono looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks with his arms.
Mill throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcidiacono tries to break the clinch but Mill is controlling the position.
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mill misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Mill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arcidiacono wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks with his arms.
Kernardo Mill has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arcidiacono tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mill just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arcidiacono is trying to break the clinch but Mill is controlling him.
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arcidiacono is looking to break free of the clinch but Mill has double underhooks.
Arcidiacono tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mill smiles and moves away.
Denzel Arcidiacono is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arcidiacono tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Mill has closed the distance and engaged Arcidiacono in a clinch.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arcidiacono is looking to break free of the clinch but Mill has double underhooks.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mill throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Arcidiacono is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mill is defending well.
Arcidiacono is trying to break the clinch but Mill has him pressed against the cage.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcidiacono has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arcidiacono tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mill tries a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks it.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcidiacono has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arcidiacono jumps guard but Mill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mill misses with a knee to the head.
Mill stops a takedown attempt from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono tries to circle away but Mill has him pinned against the cage.
Mill gets underhooks to prevent Arcidiacono's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arcidiacono looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mill looking to throw knees to the head but Arcidiacono is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kernardo Mill dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arcidiacono throws a series of strikes that have Mill backpedaling.
#CL#
Mill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mill misses with a knee to the head.
Arcidiacono tries to pull guard but Mill holds him up against the cage and eventually Arcidiacono drops back down to his feet.
Mill misses with a knee strike.
Arcidiacono tries to circle away but Mill has him pinned against the cage.
Arcidiacono wants to get back to striking at distance but Mill won't allow it.
Arcidiacono can't break the clinch.
Arcidiacono has had enough of the clinch but Mill keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcidiacono blocks it with crossed arms.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks with his arms.
Mill tries a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks it.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcidiacono has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Arcidiacono is trying to break the clinch but Mill is controlling him.
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcidiacono blocks it with crossed arms.
Arcidiacono wants to get back to striking at distance but Mill won't allow it.
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcidiacono blocks it with crossed arms.
Arcidiacono tries to pull guard but Mill won't allow it.
Arcidiacono is trying to force a seperation but Mill has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Arcidiacono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks with his arms.
Arcidiacono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mill misses with a knee to the head.
Arcidiacono tries to break the clinch but Mill is controlling the position.
Arcidiacono tries to break free but Mill pushes him back against the cage.
Mill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mill prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kernardo Mill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Arcidiacono is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mill gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mill misses with a knee strike.
Mill tries a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks it.
Arcidiacono tries for a takedown but Mill manages to get underhooks.
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcidiacono blocks it with crossed arms.
Arcidiacono is trying to pull guard but Mill has him pressed against the cage.
Mill misses with a knee to the head.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks with his arms.
Mill misses with a knee strike.
Mill has Arcidiacono pressed against the cage, preventing Arcidiacono from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arcidiacono jumps guard but Mill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Arcidiacono tries to circle away but Mill has him pinned against the cage.
Arcidiacono jumps guard but Mill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arcidiacono is looking for a takedown.
Mill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mill with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mill tries a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks it.
Arcidiacono drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mill prevents Arcidiacono from breaking the clinch.
Mill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mill tries a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks it.
#T4#
Arcidiacono working hard to break the clinch.
Arcidiacono wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mill misses with a knee strike.
Mill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mill misses with a knee strike.
Arcidiacono has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Denzel Arcidiacono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arcidiacono wants to break free but Mill has control.
Arcidiacono wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arcidiacono wants to break free but Mill has control.
Arcidiacono fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arcidiacono is trying to break the clinch but Mill has him pressed against the cage.
Arcidiacono tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mill just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mill scores with a knee to the head.
Arcidiacono misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mill.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but Arcidiacono blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kernardo Mill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mill, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kernardo Mill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Arcidiacono shoots in but no luck this time.
Rakhmonov is looking to counter the offense by Arcidiacono and move into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Rakhmonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arcidiacono raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Arcidiacono fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Arcidiacono has Rakhmonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Arcidiacono changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rakhmonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rakhmonov shoots in and drives through. Arcidiacono sprawls well.
Rakhmonov dives in for a single leg takedown but Arcidiacono sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rakhmonov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arcidiacono tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rakhmonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arcidiacono somewhat.
Saifulla Rakhmonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.#CL#
Rakhmonov has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov tries to land knees in the clinch but Arcidiacono avoids the damage to the body.
Rakhmonov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arcidiacono just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rakhmonov stops a takedown attempt from Arcidiacono.
#T1#
Arcidiacono can't get the takedown.
Rakhmonov gets underhooks to prevent Arcidiacono's takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcidiacono has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arcidiacono is looking to break free of the clinch but Rakhmonov has double underhooks. #TD#
Rakhmonov pulls guard successfully.
Arcidiacono would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU2#
Rakhmonov is working an open guard so Arcidiacono takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Rakhmonov has managed to clinch.
Arcidiacono wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rakhmonov has him pressed against the cage.
Rakhmonov has Arcidiacono pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arcidiacono manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2##TD#
Rakhmonov jumps guard.
Arcidiacono in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Rakhmonov is looking for a triangle but Arcidiacono pushes his legs off easily.
Rakhmonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rakhmonov, not yet.
Rakhmonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arcidiacono working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arcidiacono looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rakhmonov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arcidiacono has Rakhmonov in his guard.#REVR#
Rakhmonov won't allow Arcidiacono to sweep him here. #T3#
Arcidiacono working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov trying to control but Arcidiacono is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono has his feet on Rakhmonov's thighs here. He's pushed Rakhmonov 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! Rakhmonov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denzel Arcidiacono!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Erickson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arcidiacono paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arcidiacono shoots in for a takedown but Erickson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arcidiacono shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Erickson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arcidiacono lands a hook that stumbles Erickson back into the cage. Arcidiacono follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Erickson to the canvas! Arcidiacono pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Erickson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Denzel Arcidiacono!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Arcidiacono moves into range and clinches up with Li.
Li is trying to pull guard but Arcidiacono has him pressed against the cage.
Li prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Arcidiacono manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Li would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Li gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arcidiacono looking for a sweep. Not yet Arcidiacono, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li tries to stand but Arcidiacono is controlling from the bottom. #ES2#
Arcidiacono has his feet on Li's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD2#
Arcidiacono drops Li with a beautiful combination! Li stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arcidiacono is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Li is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kyong Li has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown but Arcidiacono manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Li's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arcidiacono lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Li at a distance.
Li is breathing heavily.#T1#
Arcidiacono tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arcidiacono somewhat.
As Arcidiacono looks to move away, Li throws a big counter combo but Arcidiacono just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Arcidiacono closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Arcidiacono manages to break the clinch.
Arcidiacono throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Arcidiacono avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arcidiacono fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Li square on the jaw! Damn, Li is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denzel Arcidiacono!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Gunawan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arcidiacono sprawls well. Arcidiacono wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunawan gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Arcidiacono closes the distance and clinches.
Gunawan is trying to pull guard but Arcidiacono turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gunawan jumps guard but Arcidiacono stands there with Gunawan around his waist. Gunawan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Denzel Arcidiacono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guli Gunawan.#TD#
Arcidiacono pulls guard successfully.
Gunawan wanted to stand there but Arcidiacono had control of the position. #SUB#
Arcidiacono escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunawan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Arcidiacono looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunawan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arcidiacono swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arcidiacono wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Arcidiacono working for a triangle but Gunawan defends it easily.
Gunawan wants to stand but Arcidiacono is controlling his posture from full guard.
Arcidiacono will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Arcidiacono is looking for a triangle but Gunawan pushes his legs off easily.
Arcidiacono wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gunawan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU2#
Gunawan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Arcidiacono, up you get! #CL#
Arcidiacono gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gunawan tries to pull guard but Arcidiacono won't allow it.
Gunawan keeps control of Arcidiacono as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gunawan jumps guard but Arcidiacono turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arcidiacono tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gunawan wants to take the fight to the mat but Arcidiacono manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arcidiacono really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Arcidiacono gets underhooks to prevent Gunawan's takedown attempt.
Gunawan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arcidiacono walks away with a smile on his face. Gunawan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Gunawan darts in looking for a takedown but Arcidiacono gets double underhooks and turns Gunawan into the cage.
Arcidiacono stuffs the takedown.
Arcidiacono looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gunawan looks winded!#CL#
Arcidiacono moves into the clinch.
Gunawan tries to pull guard but Arcidiacono holds him up against the cage and eventually Gunawan drops back down to his feet.
Gunawan tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Arcidiacono jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gunawan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Arcidiacono manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Arcidiacono breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arcidiacono shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunawan as he avoids it easily.
Gunawan dives in and grabs Arcidiacono's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arcidiacono pushes down on Gunawan's head and hops out.
Arcidiacono shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunawan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arcidiacono as he avoids it easily.
A head kick from Arcidiacono lands but Gunawan takes it in his stride.
Gunawan moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Arcidiacono fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arcidiacono scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gunawan shoots in and drives through. Arcidiacono sprawls well.
Arcidiacono closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gunawan circles away.#TD#
Arcidiacono darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gunawan punching from the bottom.
Gunawan is trying to stand up here but Arcidiacono is controlling him well.
Arcidiacono not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arcidiacono not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gunawan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arcidiacono's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arcidiacono's back!
Arcidiacono trying to control the hands but Gunawan breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Gunawan has his arm under Arcidiacono's chin here. Game over son! Gunawan squeezes tightly and Arcidiacono is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guli Gunawan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Arcidiacono shoots for a takedown but Souza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Souza tries to clinch but Arcidiacono moves out of range. #CL#
Arcidiacono clinches with his opponent.
Arcidiacono is trying to break the clinch but Souza is controlling him.#TD#
Souza is fighting off a takedown attempt but Arcidiacono is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Souza to the mat. Souza regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Arcidiacono postures up in Souza's guard and throws a big left but Souza blocks it. #SU#
Arcidiacono decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arcidiacono misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Arcidiacono drives through and clinches with Souza against the cage.
#TD2#
Souza gets control of Arcidiacono's arms and successfully pulls guard. Souza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arcidiacono wants to pass the guard but Souza is keeping the position.
Souza throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Arcidiacono trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arcidiacono throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Souza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arcidiacono stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.#T1#
Arcidiacono throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Souza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arcidiacono with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono is posturing up here but Souza has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Arcidiacono tries to roll out but it's too tight and Arcidiacono has to tap! Slick submission there by Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilberto Da Souza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Arcidiacono clinches up with March and pushes him back against the cage.
Arcidiacono tries to pull guard but March holds him up against the cage and eventually Arcidiacono drops back down to his feet.
March is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arcidiacono is defending well for now.#BC#
March breaks the clinch.
Arcidiacono misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
March throws a big counter combination but Arcidiacono scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Arcidiacono shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. March defends it nicely.
March tries to clinch but Arcidiacono moves out of range. #TD#
March gets a takedown into half guard.
Arcidiacono strikes from the bottom but March passes into mount!
Arcidiacono is trying to reverse the position but instead March has taken his back - oops!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - March's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#ES2#
Arcidiacono manages to stand up with March still on his back. Eventually March drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #T1#
March dives in and grabs Arcidiacono's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arcidiacono pushes down on March's head and hops out.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Arcidiacono closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Arcidiacono pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Arcidiacono pushes March off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Arcidiacono clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Arcidiacono breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arcidiacono swinging wildly here.
March swats away the attempt to clinch by Arcidiacono.
Nice sprawl there from Arcidiacono as March shoots in.
Arcidiacono takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Donk. March catches Arcidiacono right on the button with a cross.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
March tries to close the distance and clinch but Arcidiacono swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arcidiacono tries to clinch up but March circles away and keeps his distance.
March slaps away a takedown attempt from Arcidiacono, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reynold March has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.#CL#
March forces Arcidiacono back against the cage and clinches.
March stalling in the clinch.
Arcidiacono is trying to push March away but March has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Arcidiacono breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
March swats away the attempt to clinch by Arcidiacono.#CL2#
Arcidiacono rushes March and presses him up against the cage.
March goes for a takedown attempt but Arcidiacono pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
March shoots in but no luck this time.
March keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Arcidiacono misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Arcidiacono pushes March up against the cage in a clinch.
Arcidiacono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arcidiacono tries to break free but March pushes him back against the cage.
Arcidiacono avoids a wild elbow strike from March.
March prevents Arcidiacono from breaking the clinch.
March is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Arcidiacono to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Arcidiacono breaks from the clinch.
March fails in his attempt to clinch.
March goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Arcidiacono is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in March's half guard.
March is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono is trying to work for a kimura but March is defending well.
#T4#
Arcidiacono wants to pass the guard but March is defending well.
March gets back to full guard.
Arcidiacono throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arcidiacono must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
March is working an open guard so Arcidiacono takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Arcidiacono doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arcidiacono takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arcidiacono shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Arcidiacono circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
March shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Arcidiacono kicks off March and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Arcidiacono dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
March darts in and clinches Arcidiacono up against the cage.
Arcidiacono has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by March after a bit of a struggle.
March keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arcidiacono's efforts to push away.
March looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
March drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Arcidiacono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
March fails with a takedown attempt.
Arcidiacono is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reynold March is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arcidiacono tries to score a power double leg takedown but March sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arcidiacono somewhat.#T1#
A jab from Arcidiacono misses.
Arcidiacono goes for a double leg but March avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as March continues to drive forward.
Reynold March has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono throws a head kick but March moves out of range.
Arcidiacono is breathing heavily.
Arcidiacono keeps the fight on the outside.
Arcidiacono tries to clinch up.
March wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Arcidiacono fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with March, pushing him back against the cage.
March gets underhooks to prevent Arcidiacono's takedown attempt.
March has Arcidiacono pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arcidiacono manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
March pulls Arcidiacono into guard.
#SUB2#
Arcidiacono drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but March manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arcidiacono has March in his guard.#REVR#
March scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Arcidiacono is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
March throwing strikes from guard but Arcidiacono blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arcidiacono is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Arcidiacono throws a big elbow that misses.
Denzel Arcidiacono has got the better of the ground game so far.
March preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arcidiacono with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arcidiacono throws a big elbow that misses.
March is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Arcidiacono postures up in March's guard and throws a big left but March blocks it.
Arcidiacono trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
March working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono wants to pass the guard but March is keeping the position.
Arcidiacono slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Arcidiacono decides to stand back up. Arcidiacono steps back and let's March get back to his feet.#TD#
March closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Arcidiacono explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
March stuffs the takedown.
Reynold March is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Arcidiacono gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
March breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arcidiacono is trying hard to land a takedown here. March sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
March steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono slaps away a takedown attempt from March, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Arcidiacono shoots in looking for a takedown but March manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arcidiacono's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
March closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arcidiacono did well to prevent March getting side control.#ES2#
Arcidiacono kicks March off and gets back to his feet.
March stuffs the takedown.
March fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arcidiacono is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
March drives through with a takedown into Arcidiacono's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arcidiacono has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arcidiacono wants to control the position but March says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Arcidiacono wants to sweep but March has passed to side control!
Arcidiacono bucks up and tries to throw March off but instead March has got his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Arcidiacono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Arcidiacono doesn't succeed with the takedown
and March counters with a nice uppercut.
March tries to clinch but Arcidiacono is having none of it.
March dodges the punch combination from Arcidiacono.
March takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arcidiacono shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says March as he avoids it easily.
March misses with a takedown attempt - Arcidiacono sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arcidiacono is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
March avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from March. #TD#
March looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arcidiacono!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
March tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arcidiacono is not content to let March control the position. #T1#
Arcidiacono is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
March wants to stand but Arcidiacono has his arm trapped.
March is looking to take a break and control but Arcidiacono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arcidiacono is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arcidiacono is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Arcidiacono sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arcidiacono is trying to get back to full guard.
Arcidiacono misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Arcidiacono gets full guard.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. March is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but March presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
March lands a nice shot to the head.
March can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arcidiacono is looking to escape.
March in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Arcidiacono is looking to improve his position but March isn't that keen on the idea.
March can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arcidiacono is looking to escape.
Arcidiacono is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
March connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Arcidiacono can't escape the position.
March looking to control but Arcidiacono is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynold March has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denzel Arcidiacono is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arcidiacono is trying to reverse the position but instead March has taken his back - oops!
And that's the end of the fight!
Reynold March showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arcidiacono 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denzel Arcidiacono!
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