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Event: HFC 62 - Dos Anjos vs Lachance     
Date:   Feb 27, 2021
#R1#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Izquierdo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
A telegraphed right hand from Izquierdo misses the target.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Izquierdo looks to throw the jab but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is out of range.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Izquierdo.
Izquierdo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Izquierdo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Izquierdo misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Izquierdo!
Izquierdo struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Izquierdo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Izquierdo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working the body and head with strikes.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws an elbow but Izquierdo slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Izquierdo to see if he's OK.
Izquierdo is looking for a sweep.
Izquierdo manages to get back to half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Izquierdo taking some punishment here, with Jaxon Flaxon Waxon in his half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Izquierdo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Izquierdo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Izquierdo is trying to control the position but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up. #SUB#
Izquierdo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to free his leg and advance position but Izquierdo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Izquierdo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a big right hand that misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Izquierdo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Izquierdo has an active guard here but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Izquierdo wants to control but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Izquierdo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Izquierdo tries to roll over but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeps him under control.
Izquierdo is trying to control but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon manages to pass to mount!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Izquierdo in real trouble here! The ref calls for Izquierdo to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
Our winner, Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon, 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.

 

Event: HFC 57 - Red Eagle vs Mendoza     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
Izquierdo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomes.
Jab, jab by Gomes - just one landing.
Gomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Izquierdo throws out the jab.
Izquierdo looks to throw the jab but Gomes is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Gomes misses.
Gomes throws out a loose jab but Izquierdo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izquierdo throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Izquierdo throws a shot from downtown. Gomes moves away and avoids it.
Gomes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Izquierdo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Izquierdo. Beautiful body shot.
Ivan Izquierdo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Izquierdo.
Ivan Izquierdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izquierdo fails to land with a series of punches.
Izquierdo sets himself, and Gomes steps forward looking for the clinch! Izquierdo avoids it this time.
Izquierdo lands a really nice looking cross but Gomes seems unphased.
Gomes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Izquierdo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Izquierdo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Izquierdo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izquierdo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomes was well out of range. Poor timing from Izquierdo.
Izquierdo throws a nice looking combination but Gomes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izquierdo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Izquierdo drops his hands momentarily and Gomes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Izquierdo throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Izquierdo's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomes as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Gomes misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Izquierdo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Izquierdo misses the shot to the body.
Gomes throws an overhand right that lands on Izquierdo's shoulder, as Izquierdo tries to avoid the shot.
Izquierdo throws a series of punches but Gomes moves out of range.
Izquierdo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gomes counter with a right hand.
Gomes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Izquierdo.
Izquierdo just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Izquierdo misses with a hook. Gomes ducked under it nicely.
Gomes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Gomes rushes Izquierdo and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Izquierdo blocks a body shot from Gomes.
Izquierdo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gomes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Izquierdo up against the cage.
Izquierdo trying to control the position but instead, Gomes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Izquierdo into the cage.
Izquierdo tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Izquierdo back against the cage.
Gomes stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Izquierdo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Izquierdo digs a good body shot into Gomes's ribs.
Gomes tries to clinch but Izquierdo moves out of range.
It looked like Izquierdo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gomes moves out of range as Izquierdo strikes.
A little jabbing left from Gomes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomes moves out of range as Izquierdo strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Izquierdo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gomes misses with a right hand
and Izquierdo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Izquierdo's head backwards.
A jab from Izquierdo misses.
Gomes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Izquierdo misses with a hook.
Gomes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Izquierdo throws a right hand that misses
and Gomes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izquierdo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Izquierdo takes one to the side of the head.
Gomes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Izquierdo throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Gomes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for Gomes.
A slow jab from Izquierdo misses its intended target.
Izquierdo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gomes connects with a single shot there.
Izquierdo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomes with a nice cross.
Izquierdo throws a combination. Gomes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gomes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Izquierdo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Izquierdo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Izquierdo misses.
Nice straight punches there by Gomes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomes.
Gomes sizes up Izquierdo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gomes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gomes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Izquierdo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Izquierdo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomes under the eye.#T3#
Gomes moves out of range as Izquierdo strikes.
Izquierdo throws out a loose jab but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Gomes does it's job there.
Izquierdo jabs Gomes right on the nose. Gomes blinks but takes it well.
Izquierdo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gomes momentarily.
Izquierdo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomes manages to avoid it.
A big left from Izquierdo misses. #T4#
Gomes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Izquierdos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Izquierdo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Gomes counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izquierdo is trying to get back to half guard.
Izquierdo is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Izquierdo keeps working.
Izquierdo wants to control but Gomes postures up.
Izquierdo tries to buck Gomes off but Gomes is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gomes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gomes tries to move to mount but Izquierdo blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gomes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gomes connects with a looping right hand.
Gomes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Izquierdo momentarily. #ROC2#Izquierdo is rocked!
Gomes fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Izquierdo out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: HFC 52 - Slugs vs Eagle 2     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Izquierdo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Izquierdo's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Izquierdo's head backwards.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Izquierdo was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Izquierdo moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Izquierdo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Izquierdo checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izquierdo throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
McGuire moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. #KD2#
McGuire drops Izquierdo with a beautiful combination! Izquierdo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGuire is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Izquierdo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Izquierdo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Izquierdo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Izquierdo leaves his chin hanging out and McGuire seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Izquierdo crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: HFC 47 - Wanker vs Slugs 2     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izquierdo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Barle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Barle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Izquierdo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Van Barle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Barle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Izquierdo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Barle in his tracks.
Izquierdo is looking to clinch but Van Barle is avoiding it.
It looked like Van Barle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izquierdo throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Van Barle counters by moving into the clinch.
Van Barle tries to land knees in the clinch but Izquierdo avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Izquierdo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Van Barle uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Izquierdo working for submissions but it's allowed Van Barle to get to half guard.
Izquierdo wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Izquierdo is pressing down on Van Barle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Izquierdo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Van Barle is sitting in close to Izquierdo's body. Izquierdo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Van Barle is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Van Barle is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Izquierdo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Izquierdo!
An out of breath Ivan Izquierdo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HFC 41 - Wanker vs Krylov     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izquierdo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Izquierdo punishes Gomes's body with a nice straight punch.
Izquierdo misses with an uppercut
and Gomes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Izquierdo throws an overhand right that lands on Gomes's shoulder, as Gomes tries to avoid the shot.
Izquierdo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Gomes misses.
Izquierdo tries to move into range but Gomes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Gomes misses its intended target.
Izquierdo swings for the body but Gomes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Izquierdo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomes, pushing him back against the cage.
Gomes throws a head punch that misses.
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izquierdo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Izquierdo tries to pull guard but Gomes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Izquierdo tries to pull guard but Gomes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Izquierdo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Izquierdo is trying to pull guard but Gomes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Izquierdo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Izquierdo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Izquierdo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Izquierdo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomes controls the pace.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes trying to control but Izquierdo is working from the bottom.
Gomes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Izquierdo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Gomes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Izquierdo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Izquierdo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Izquierdo keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Izquierdo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in - Is It Avatary Enough? inform me that Gomes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Izquierdo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Gomes tries to keep at a distance but Izquierdo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Izquierdo fails to pull guard.
Gomes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Izquierdo up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izquierdo.
Gomes can't find room to land a body shot as Izquierdo controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Gomes.
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izquierdo blocking some punches.
Izquierdo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomes lands a hook that snaps the head of Izquierdo backwards.
Izquierdo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomes backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Gomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Izquierdo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomes's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes is trying to maintain a safe position but Izquierdo gets an underhook and turns Gomes into the cage.
Gomes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Izquierdo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gomes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Izquierdo misses with a hook. Gomes ducked under it nicely.
Gomes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ivan Izquierdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izquierdo moves in looking to clinch but Gomes pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Gomes misses.
Gomes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Izquierdo in his tracks. #CL2#
Gomes moves into range and clinches up with Izquierdo.#TD#
Izquierdo jumps guard and drags Gomes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Izquierdo looking for subs off his back but Gomes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gomes is keen to just control but Izquierdo is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Izquierdo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes is controlling the pace.
Izquierdo tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg. #SUB#
Izquierdo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Izquierdo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Izquierdo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomes not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Izquierdo looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Izquierdo with the active half guard here but Gomes passes nicely into side control.
Izquierdo tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gomes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Izquierdo is trying to escape and Gomes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Izquierdo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gomes! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
An out of breath Ronaldo Gomes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: F&B 38: Camara vs. Mills     
Date:   Aug 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izquierdo misses with a right hand
and Heights counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Izquierdo thinking.
Izquierdo takes a swing at Heights's ribcage but misses.
Heights appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Izquierdo misses with a body shot
and Heights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Izquierdo has been cut.
Izquierdo with a poor takedown
and Heights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izquierdo.
Ivan Izquierdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heights digs a good body shot into Izquierdo's ribs.
Izquierdo misses with an uppercut.
Izquierdo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Heights scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice straight punches there by Izquierdo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Izquierdo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heights throws a right and a left that Izquierdo avoids nicely. #T1#
Heights misses with a wild body shot.
Seelow Heights is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Izquierdo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Izquierdo looks for a takedown but Heights sprawls well.
Izquierdo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Izquierdo throws a lazy uppercut
and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Izquierdo is rocked!
Heights lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Izquierdo - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Heights!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seelow Heights!
Seelow Heights is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Seelow Heights 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.

 

Event: F&B 34: Izquierdo vs. Boaler 3     
Date:   Aug 02, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izquierdo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boaler eats them both and turns towards Izquierdo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Boaler pushes Izquierdo up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Izquierdo.
A bit of stalling here from Izquierdo.
Izquierdo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Izquierdo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boaler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boaler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Izquierdo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boaler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Izquierdo smiles and moves away.
Ivan Izquierdo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Boaler.
Izquierdo misses with a straight left.
Izquierdo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boaler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Izquierdo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaler tries to clinch up
and Izquierdo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Boaler is rocked!
Izquierdo circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Izquierdo misses with a looping left.
Izquierdo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Izquierdo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boaler was well out of range. Poor timing from Izquierdo.
Boaler shoots and misses #KD#
and Izquierdo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Boaler! Izquierdo lets Boaler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Boaler is still on wobbly legs! Can Izquierdo finish him?
Boaler fails with the takedown
and Izquierdo counters with a big left hand that crumples Boaler! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Izquierdo!
Ivan Izquierdo retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Ivan Izquierdo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: F&B 27: Boaler vs. Izquierdo 2     
Date:   Jun 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Boaler clinches with his opponent.
Boaler is trying to pull guard but Izquierdo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boaler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Izquierdo has a couple of punches blocked by Boaler.
Boaler is trying to pull guard but Izquierdo has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Boaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izquierdo has Boaler pressed against the cage. #TD#
Boaler gets control of Izquierdo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boaler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Izquierdo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Boaler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Boaler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Izquierdo defends well.
Izquierdo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izquierdo trying to control but Boaler is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boaler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Izquierdo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Boaler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Izquierdo is aware though and is defending well.
Izquierdo tries to free his leg and advance position but Boaler is retaining full guard.
Izquierdo trying to control the position from guard on top but Boaler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Boaler has his foot on Izquierdo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Izquierdo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Boaler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Izquierdo is aware though and is defending well.
Izquierdo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Boaler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Izquierdo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Izquierdo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Boaler tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Izquierdo decides to stand back up.
Izquierdo scores with a body shot.
Boaler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Boaler misses
and Izquierdo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Izquierdo misses with a wild body shot.
Boaler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boaler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Izquierdo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boaler tries to clinch up.
Boaler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Izquierdo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Izquierdo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Izquierdo.#CL#
Boaler moves into the clinch successfully.
Boaler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Izquierdo walks away with a smile on his face. Boaler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boaler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Izquierdo counter with a right hand.
Jonathan Boaler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izquierdo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boaler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Izquierdo counter with a right hand.
Izquierdo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Boaler forces Izquierdo back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Izquierdo.
Izquierdo struggles to land a body shot inside as Boaler controls his hands.
Boaler fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Izquierdo breaks the clinch.
Izquierdo checks a low kick from Boaler.#T4#
Izquierdo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Izquierdo. Beautiful body shot.
Boaler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Izquierdo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boaler avoids the body shot from Izquierdo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boaler is defended easily by Izquierdo.
Izquierdo throws a shot to the body.
Boaler throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Izquierdo 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#
Boaler throws a head kick but Izquierdo moves out of range.
Boaler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Izquierdo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boaler with a body shot.
Izquierdo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boaler.
Nice takedown defense from Izquierdo. No joy for Boaler on that attempt.
Izquierdo throws out a counter right but Boaler avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Boaler moves into range and clinches up with Izquierdo.
Izquierdo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Izquierdo tries to break the clinch but Boaler is controlling the position.
Boaler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Izquierdo manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izquierdo misses the shot to the body.
Izquierdo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boaler throws a body kick that misses
and Izquierdo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boaler thinking.
Izquierdo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Izquierdo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Izquierdo throws a right and a left that Boaler avoids nicely.
No luck for Boaler with that takedown attempt.
Izquierdo lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivan Izquierdo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Izquierdo misses.
Izquierdo throws a jab when Boaler was well out of range.
Izquierdo misses with a looping left.
Izquierdo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boaler doesn't manage to clinch there - Izquierdo circles away.
Boaler throws a body kick that misses
and Izquierdo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Boaler throws a wild body kick that Izquierdo sees coming a mile off.
Boaler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Boaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boaler moves to clinch but Izquierdo breaks away #KD2#
and Izquierdo counters with a crisp one two that drops Boaler! Izquierdo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Boaler to his feet! Boaler is in big trouble!#ROC2#Boaler is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Boaler clinches with his opponent.
Oh Boaler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boaler jumps guard but Izquierdo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Boaler jumps guard.
Izquierdo looking to sit in guard and control but Boaler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boaler seems to have got his legs back now.
Izquierdo controls Boaler momentarily but Boaler frees himself. #SUB2#
Izquierdo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boaler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Izquierdo keeping full guard, as Boaler tries to pass. #T3#
Boaler trying to control the position from guard on top but Izquierdo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Izquierdo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jonathan Boaler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Izquierdo keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully.
Boaler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Izquierdo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Boaler has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Izquierdo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Boaler is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Izquierdo pulls down on the head and he's put Boaler to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ivan Izquierdo!
Ivan Izquierdo is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ivan Izquierdo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Madness 43 The Pursuit     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Izquierdo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Izquierdo!
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.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is looking to take a break and control but Izquierdo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Izquierdo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jaxon Flaxon Waxon off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Izquierdo has got one arm under Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's chin. This could be trouble... Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to control the other hand but Izquierdo gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Izquierdo!
An out of breath Ivan Izquierdo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Madness Fright Night 29     
Date:   Mar 11, 2020
#R1##CL#
Boaler closes the distance and clinches.
Izquierdo gets through Boaler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Izquierdo misses with a punch on the inside.
Izquierdo working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Boaler gets control of Izquierdo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boaler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Boaler is looking for a triangle but Izquierdo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Boaler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Izquierdo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Izquierdo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Izquierdo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Izquierdo passes into half guard.
Boaler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler trying to control here. #SUB2#
Izquierdo seems to be working for a kimura but Boaler defends the submission attempt.
Izquierdo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Boaler trying to hold on to Izquierdo's head to control him but Izquierdo postures up.
Boaler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boaler actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Izquierdo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Boaler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Izquierdo is trying to work for a kimura but Boaler is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Izquierdo prevents Boaler from improving his position.#SUB2#
Izquierdo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boaler is just riding it out for now. Izquierdo eventually gives up the hold.
Boaler is trying to maintain the position but Izquierdo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Boaler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Izquierdo trying to control from half guard but Boaler is working away. #SUB#
Boaler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Izquierdo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boaler defends it well.
Izquierdo is trying to control the action in half guard but Boaler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Izquierdo is looking for a kimura but Boaler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Izquierdo to get the leverage.
Boaler wants to get back to full guard.
Izquierdo is trying to control. Boaler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Boaler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boaler is not content to let Izquierdo control the position.#SUB#
Boaler looking for submissions off his back.
Izquierdo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boaler keeps working.
Boaler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boaler looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Izquierdo stopping the sweep attempt from Boaler.
Boaler keeping moving, preventing Izquierdo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Izquierdo will probably get the nod.
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#
Izquierdo lands a body shot.
Izquierdo looks to land a left hand but Boaler moved out of range nicely.
Izquierdo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Izquierdo. That snapped Boaler's head back.
Boaler fails with the takedown.
Boaler shoots for a takedown but Izquierdo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boaler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Izquierdo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izquierdo digs a good body shot into Boaler's ribs.
Boaler goes for a double leg but Izquierdo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Izquierdo continues to drive forward.
Izquierdo throws out a counter right but Boaler avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Boaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boaler with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Izquierdo counter with a right hand.
Jonathan Boaler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boaler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Boaler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Izquierdo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boaler misses with a wild combination.
Jonathan Boaler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boaler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Izquierdo! But no joy.
Boaler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boaler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivan Izquierdo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boaler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boaler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Izquierdo.
Izquierdo cracks Boaler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Izquierdo swings for the body but Boaler moves out of range.
Boaler shoots for a double leg takedown but Izquierdo sprawls well. He's pushed Boaler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Izquierdo throws out a counter right but Boaler avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Boaler moves into the clinch.
Izquierdo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boaler fails to pull guard.
Boaler fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Izquierdo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boaler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Izquierdo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boaler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Boaler is rocked!
Boaler tries to clinch up but Izquierdo circles away and keeps his distance.
Izquierdo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Izquierdo throws out a loose jab but Boaler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boaler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boaler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3##KD2#
Izquierdo drops Boaler with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boaler looks back up at him and smiles so Izquierdo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Boaler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Boaler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Izquierdo's half guard.
Boaler seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Boaler is working for a kimura but Izquierdo is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Izquierdo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boaler pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izquierdo wants to control but Boaler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Izquierdo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boaler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Izquierdo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Izquierdo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaler is keeping the position for now.
Boaler keeping moving, preventing Izquierdo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boaler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Izquierdo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Izquierdo drops back looking for a leg! Boaler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boaler manages to kick Izquierdo off! Izquierdo jumps back into Boaler's guard. #SUB#
Izquierdo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boaler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Izquierdo has managed to get both his arms back between Boaler's legs - danger averted.
Izquierdo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Izquierdo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Izquierdo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boaler tries to close the distance and clinch but Izquierdo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Izquierdo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decent striking displayed by Izquierdo there.
Boaler throws a sloppy head kick
letting Izquierdo counter with a right hand.
Boaler misses with a kick to the body
and Izquierdo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boaler misses with a takedown
and Izquierdo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Izquierdo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boaler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boaler is defended easily by Izquierdo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Boaler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Izquierdo actively working from the bottom here.
Izquierdo trying to hold on to Boaler's head to control him but Boaler postures up.
Izquierdo is looking for a sweep. Boaler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boaler wants to take a breather but Izquierdo is having none of it.
Izquierdo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Boaler manages to pass to mount! #SUB#
Boaler has control of Izquierdo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Izquierdo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Izquierdo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Boaler tries to pass to full mount but Izquierdo defends it. #SUB2#
Izquierdo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Boaler seems content to control.#SUB#
Boaler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boaler trying to control the action but Izquierdo is working from the bottom.
Boaler is looking to stall here but Izquierdo recovers full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Izquierdo has an active guard here but Boaler has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Izquierdo looking for submissions off his back.
Boaler trying to advance position but Izquierdo counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Izquierdo has his foot on Boaler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boaler works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Izquierdo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boaler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boaler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boaler wants to pass the guard but Izquierdo is keeping the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Izquierdo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boaler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Izquierdo looking for a guillotine here but Boaler defends easily.
Izquierdo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Izquierdo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boaler has passed into half guard!
Izquierdo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jonathan Boaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Izquierdo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boaler is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Izquierdo.
I've got Izquierdo 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ivan Izquierdo!

A relieved looking Ivan Izquierdo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: The Island Season 10, 205 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Izquierdo misses with the combination.
Izquierdo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivan Izquierdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izquierdo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Ivan Izquierdo has been cut.#CL#
Izquierdo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Izquierdo breaks from the clinch.
Fraga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Izquierdo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fraga scrambles back to his feet.
Izquierdo cracks Fraga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Izquierdo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Izquierdo throws a jab but it's blocked by Fraga.
It seemed like Fraga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Fraga misses its intended target. #T1#
Izquierdo is looking to clinch.
Izquierdo misses with a combination
enabling Fraga to counter with a crisp jab.
Izquierdo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fraga! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Izquierdo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fraga doesn't seem phased though.
Fraga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Izquierdo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fraga! But no joy.
Izquierdo looks to throw the jab but Fraga is out of range.
Izquierdo lands a really nice looking cross but Fraga seems unphased.
Izquierdo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Izquierdo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Fraga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Izquierdo. #T2#
Izquierdo staying out of range there.
Izquierdo missing with a left hand there. Fraga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fraga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fraga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izquierdo throws a body shot but no joy.
Fraga throws out a counter right but Izquierdo avoids it with no problem.
Fraga throws a shot from downtown. Izquierdo moves away and avoids it.
Fraga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fraga avoids the body shot from Izquierdo. #CL#
Izquierdo closes the distance and clinches.
Fraga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izquierdo blocks a body shot from Fraga.
Izquierdo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Izquierdo pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Izquierdo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB#
Izquierdo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fraga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fraga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fraga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Izquierdo is trying to keep Fraga in close. #SUB#
Izquierdo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fraga defends well.
Fraga looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Izquierdo looking for subs off his back but Fraga has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Izquierdo looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Izquierdo is looking to improve his position.
Fraga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Izquierdo gets back to full guard.
Izquierdo keeping moving, preventing Fraga from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fraga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Izquierdo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Izquierdo's cut.
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#
Izquierdo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fraga.
Izquierdo misses with a wild body shot.
Izquierdo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Izquierdo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Izquierdo takes a swing at Fraga's ribcage but misses.
Fraga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fraga misses with a shot to the body
and Izquierdo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Izquierdo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izquierdo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Fraga counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Izquierdo is rocked!
Fraga throws an uppercut from hell that sends Izquierdo clean off his feet! He's out cold! Fraga stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julio Fraga!
During a confident post fight interview, Julio Fraga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: The Island Season 10, 205 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   Feb 07, 2020
#R1#
Magra doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Izquierdo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Izquierdo. #TD#
Izquierdo decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Izquierdo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Magra rolls with it to try and escape but Izquierdo cranks on the arm and Magra is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Izquierdo!
Ivan Izquierdo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: ICC CN 14: Jantan v Rocca     
Date:   Jan 15, 2020
#R1#
Izquierdo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Jese Gonzales has been cut.
No luck for Gonzales with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Izquierdo tries to sprawl but Gonzales drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Izquierdo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Izquierdo wants to control but Gonzales is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Izquierdo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gonzales stopping the sweep attempt from Izquierdo.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Izquierdo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Izquierdo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gonzales sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Izquierdo wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Izquierdo can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonzales advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Izquierdo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Izquierdo is controlling Gonzales 's trapped leg to prevent Gonzales from advancing to side control.
Izquierdo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Izquierdo trying to hold on to Gonzales 's head to control him but Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales trying to control the action but Izquierdo is working from the bottom.
Izquierdo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gonzales 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gonzales 's back!#SUB#
Izquierdo has one arm under Gonzales 's neck. Gonzales is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Izquierdo manages to get his arm free though and Gonzales is in a world of trouble! Izquierdo sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Gonzales turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Izquierdo!
Our winner, Ivan Izquierdo, 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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 15, 2019
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Izquierdo as Gay shoots in.
Gay shoots for a double leg takedown but Izquierdo sprawls well. He's pushed Gay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gay tries for a takedown but Izquierdo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyroon Gay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izquierdo cracks Gay with a good jab.
Gay dives in for a single leg takedown but Izquierdo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gay is defended easily by Izquierdo.
Izquierdo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Izquierdo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Izquierdo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Gay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Izquierdo moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Izquierdo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gay rolls with it to try and escape but Izquierdo cranks on the arm and Gay is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Izquierdo!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 09, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Evans darts in and clinches Izquierdo up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izquierdo.
A short right from Evans.
Evans blocks a body shot from Izquierdo.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans presses Izquierdo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Izquierdo on the inside.
Izquierdo misses with the head strike.
Izquierdo has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Evans lands a hook that snaps the head of Izquierdo backwards.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Izquierdo avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Izquierdo blocking some punches.
Izquierdo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Izquierdo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Izquierdo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Evans closes the distance and clinches.
Izquierdo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izquierdo looking to slow down the pace here.
Izquierdo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Evans lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Izquierdo working aggressively here.
Izquierdo is trying to maintain a safe position but Evans gets an underhook and turns Izquierdo into the cage.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
Evans working aggressively here.
Izquierdo pushes Evans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Izquierdo breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Evans clinches up against the cage.
Izquierdo scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Evans.
A right hook to the body lands for Izquierdo.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Izquierdo avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Izquierdo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Izquierdo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Evans.
Evans blocks a body shot from Izquierdo.
Evans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Izquierdo trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Izquierdo into the cage.#T2##BC#
Izquierdo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Evans rushes Izquierdo and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Evans.
Evans letting Izquierdo take a breather here.
Evans works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Evans scores with a nice hook to the head.
Izquierdo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Izquierdo controls the action.
Izquierdo blocking some punches.
Izquierdo blocks an uppercut.
Izquierdo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Izquierdo is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Izquierdo.
Evans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Evans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Izquierdo backwards.
Izquierdo blocks a body shot from Evans.
Good body shot from Evans.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Evans.
Izquierdo lands with a light punch inside.
Evans looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
Evans scores with a hook to the body.
Izquierdo is breathing heavily.
Izquierdo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Izquierdo.
Evans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Evans.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izquierdo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
Izquierdo blocks an uppercut.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Izquierdo controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Izquierdo.
Izquierdo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Izquierdo misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Izquierdo tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Izquierdo back against the cage.
Evans creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Izquierdo with a big uppercut! Izquierdo tries to clinch up but Evans pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Izquierdo to the mat! Izquierdo covers up and Evans unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Evans!
Our winner, Michael Evans, 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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019
#R1##CL#
Izquierdo moves into the clinch successfully.
Izquierdo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Izquierdo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rua up against the cage.
Izquierdo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Izquierdo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Izquierdo.
Izquierdo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Izquierdo pushes Rua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Izquierdo struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Izquierdo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izquierdo lands a shot to the body.
Rua is trying to drag Izquierdo to the mat but Izquierdo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Izquierdo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rua backwards. #T1#
Izquierdo cracks Rua with a nice body shot.
Izquierdo lands a left hand.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD2#
Rua drags the fight down to the ground.
Izquierdo wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving. #SUB#
Izquierdo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rua is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rua has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Izquierdo pushes a forearm under Rua's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rua is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Izquierdo!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 04, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Izquierdo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
My spies in Island Sparring inform me that Izquierdo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Izquierdo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodriguez sees it coming and defends easily.
Izquierdo wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Izquierdo is looking for a kimura here.
Izquierdo trying to control from Rodriguez's half guard. Rodriguez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izquierdo trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Izquierdo looking to pass the guard.
Izquierdo keeps trying to improve his position.
Izquierdo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Rodriguez has his foot on Izquierdo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Izquierdo works his way back into a safe position though.
Izquierdo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Izquierdo is looking for a kimura here.
Rodriguez gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Izquierdo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Izquierdo stays in close to Rodriguez's body and controls the position.
Izquierdo trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Izquierdo looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Izquierdo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Izquierdo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Izquierdo defends well.
Izquierdo wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Izquierdo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Izquierdo is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Izquierdo tries to move to mount but Rodriguez blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Izquierdo is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Izquierdo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Izquierdo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Izquierdo tries to move to mount but Rodriguez blocks the move with his legs.
Rodriguez is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Izquierdo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Izquierdo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Rodriguez tries to buck Izquierdo off but Izquierdo is having none of it.#SUB2#
Izquierdo tries for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending well. #SUB2#
Izquierdo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodriguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Izquierdo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Izquierdo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Izquierdo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodriguez's head backwards.
Good shot there by Izquierdo.
Ivan Izquierdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izquierdo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Izquierdo misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izquierdo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodriguezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rodriguez tries to move into range but Izquierdo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Izquierdo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodriguez on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodriguez's guard now, I'm sure.#T1##SUB2#
Izquierdo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Izquierdo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Izquierdo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rodriguez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Izquierdo is looking to defend but Rodriguez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Izquierdo! Rodriguez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Izquierdo taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jose Rodriguez!
Jose Rodriguez got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 29, 2019
#R1#
Izquierdo swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
It looked like Izquierdo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Izquierdo in a clinch.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Izquierdo has Silva pushed against the cage.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Izquierdo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Izquierdo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Izquierdo jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Izquierdo.
Silva has Izquierdo pushed against the cage.
Izquierdo takes a shot to the head.
Izquierdo gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Izquierdo pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Silva tries to stall but Izquierdo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Izquierdo lands a left hand.
Izquierdo lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva looks to clinch
and Izquierdo counters with a nice body shot.
Silva tries to clinch
and Izquierdo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Izquierdo connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Silva wants to clinch
and Izquierdo counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Izquierdo lands.
Izquierdo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Izquierdo's corner calls for a 1-2. Izquierdo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Izquierdo with a jab.#T2#
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Izquierdo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Izquierdo keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Izquierdo counters with a nice uppercut.
Izquierdo with a jab.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Izquierdo drops Silva with a straight right hand, right on the button! Izquierdo follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Izquierdo!

 

Event: Island Fights 15     
Date:   Nov 24, 2019
#R1#
Izquierdo lands the left hand.
Izquierdo scores with a jab to the body.
Strife shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Izquierdo counters with a nice body shot.
Izquierdo misses the shot to the body.
Strife looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Izquierdo is fending him off so far but Strife persists. Nope, Izquierdo circles away and we're back to standing.
Strife dives in for a single leg takedown but Izquierdo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lloyd Strife. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Strife misses
and Izquierdo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strife thinking.
Izquierdo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Izquierdo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strife is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Izquierdo both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Lloyd Strife has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strife takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Izquierdo connects with a stiff jab that staggers Strife - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Izquierdo!

 

Event: Island Fights 10     
Date:   Nov 03, 2019
#R1#
Izquierdo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antonio circles away quickly and effectively.
Antonio feints the counter takedown.
Izquierdo scores with a three punch combo!
Izquierdo lands a nice shot to the body.
Izquierdo lands a nice shot to the body.
Izquierdo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Antonio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Izquierdo defends it well.
Antonio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonio staying out of range there.
Izquierdo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Hammers Fight Camp in the buildup to the fight.
Izquierdo misses the jab.
Antonio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Izquierdo. That snapped Antonio's head back. #T1#
Izquierdo throws an overhand right that lands on Antonio's shoulder, as Antonio tries to avoid the shot.
Izquierdo sizes up Antonio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Izquierdo lands an overhand right.
Izquierdo swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Antonio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Izquierdo!
Antonio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Antonio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Izquierdo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Antonio connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Izquierdo some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izquierdo is looking for a sweep.
Antonio lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Izquierdo down. #T2#
Izquierdo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Antonio working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Antonio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Izquierdo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Antonio crunches a massive hammerfist down on Izquierdo - he's out! Antonio Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marko Antonio!
Marko Antonio got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 11, 2019
#R1#
Davies on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Davies takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Izquierdo checks the leg kick.
Izquierdo scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Izquierdo finds it's target.
Izquierdo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davies fails with the takedown
and Izquierdo counters with a right hand to the body.
Spencer Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izquierdo cracks Davies with a good jab.
Izquierdo lands a nice hook to Davies's body. Davies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Izquierdo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davies doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Davies doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Izquierdo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Izquierdo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davies.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Davies. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Izquierdo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davies's head backwards.
Davies with a poor takedown
and Izquierdo counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - Izquierdo coming out on top.
Davies takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Izquierdo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Davies on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Izquierdo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Davies gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Izquierdo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davies is breathing heavily.
Izquierdo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Nice shot by Izquierdo.
Izquierdo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Davies had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Izquierdo scores with a jab.
Davies tries to clinch
and Izquierdo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Izquierdo digs a good body shot into Davies's ribs.
Izquierdo connects with a crisp jab.
Izquierdo lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Spencer Davies has been cut.
Izquierdo scores with a body shot.
Davies takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#
Davies is rocked!
Izquierdo grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Davies takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Izquierdo cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Izquierdo!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Izquierdo as Mojta shoots in.
Mojta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Izquierdo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mojta.
Izquierdo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mojta tries to clinch but Izquierdo moves out of range.
Izquierdo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Izquierdo's corner calls for a 1-2. Izquierdo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mojta shoots in looking for a takedown but Izquierdo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mojta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Mojta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izquierdo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mojta wants to clinch up but Izquierdo keeps it at a distance.
Mojta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Izquierdo slaps away a takedown attempt from Mojta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mojta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Mojta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izquierdo manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Izquierdo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Izquierdo lands a jab-cross combination.
Izquierdo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Izquierdo cracks Mojta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Izquierdo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Izquierdo looks to move away, Mojta throws a big counter combo but Izquierdo just gets out of the way.
Izquierdo lands a lovely overhand right.
Izquierdo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Izquierdo lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Izquierdo.#CL#
Mojta has Izquierdo up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Izquierdo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Izquierdo.
Mojta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Izquierdo to keep the fight standing.
Izquierdo misses with a punch to the body.
Izquierdo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mojta has him pressed against the cage.
Izquierdo is struggling to control the position.
Izquierdo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Izquierdo stalls.
Izquierdo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mojta tries to pull guard but Izquierdo won't allow it.
Izquierdo is struggling to control the position.
Izquierdo digs a right hand into Mojta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mojta's gas tank. #T3#
Mojta prevents a body shot from Izquierdo.
Izquierdo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mojta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Izquierdo to keep the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Izquierdo gets underhooks to prevent Mojta's takedown attempt. #TD#
Mojta ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mojta no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Izquierdo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mojta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Izquierdo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mojta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Izquierdo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mojta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Izquierdo, into his guard. #REVR#
Mojta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Izquierdo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Izquierdo 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.
Izquierdo trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Izquierdo has an active guard here but Mojta has managed to pass into half guard.
Izquierdo tries to roll over but Mojta keeps him under control.
Izquierdo trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Izquierdo 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#
Izquierdo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Izquierdo lands with a straight right. Mojta didn't see that one coming.
Mojta walks into a stiff left hand from Izquierdo.
Mojta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Izquierdo avoids it really well and circles away.
Mojta throws a leg kick that is checked
and Izquierdo counters with a right hand to the body.
Izquierdo blocks a head kick by Mojta.
Izquierdo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mojta with a body shot.
Izquierdo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izquierdo lands a nice shot to the body.
Izquierdo lands a head shot.
Mojta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Izquierdo lands with a hook. Mojta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Izquierdo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Izquierdo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck for Mojta with that takedown attempt.
Izquierdo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Izquierdo.#CUT2#
It looks like Marcin Mojta has been cut.
Mojta shoots in looking for a takedown. Izquierdo tries to sprawl out of it but Mojta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Izquierdo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Izquierdo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Mojta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Izquierdo jabs Mojta to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Izquierdo scores with a shot to the body.
Izquierdo lunges at Mojta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mojta's hand.
Izquierdo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mojta on the side of the head.
Izquierdo works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izquierdo lands a body shot.
Izquierdo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Izquierdo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mojta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Izquierdo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mojta scrambles back to his feet.
Izquierdo lands a nice shot to the body.
Mojta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Izquierdo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#
Mojta is rocked!
Marcin Mojta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Izquierdo steps in with a hook that catches Mojta right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Izquierdo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mojta looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Izquierdo!

 

 
 
 
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