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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1# Wick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sulvar. Wick shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sulvar eats them both and turns towards Wick to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT# It looks like Tres Sulvar has been cut. Sulvar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wick is fending him off so far but Sulvar persists. Nope, Wick circles away and we're back to standing. Wick seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Wick lands a nice shot to the body.
Wick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sulvar as he avoids it easily. Horrible takedown attempt by Sulvar or perhaps it was just good defense by Wick, which made it look bad. John Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar. Wick shoots in for a double leg but Sulvar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Sulvar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL# Wick rushes Sulvar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Sulvar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wick just stands there and leans against the cage. Wick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wick landing knees to the body.
#BC# Wick breaks the clinch.
Tres Sulvar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sulvar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Sulvar doesn't succeed with the takedown and Wick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sulvar thinking. Sulvar looks winded!#T1# Sulvar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Wick counters by moving into the clinch. Sulvar tries to pull guard but Wick won't allow it.
Wick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sulvar is defending well. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Sulvar jumps guard but Wick stands there with Sulvar around his waist. Sulvar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A left hand lands to the body for Wick.
#BC# Wick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wick darts in looking for a takedown but Sulvar gets double underhooks and turns Wick into the cage. Wick throws a front kick that sends Sulvar stumbling back into the cage.#TD2# Sulvar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sulvar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2# You can see the frustration on Wick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2# Sulvar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Check out the look on Sulvar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sulvar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Wick is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sulvar connects with a decent elbow. Wick tries to bench press Sulvar off him but Sulvar keeps the position. Sulvar scoring with punches and elbows. Wick managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sulvar.
Sulvar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wick to see if he's OK. Wick takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3# Sulvar lands some shots froms side control. Sulvar working the head with strikes. Wick keeps Sulvar under control for a moment. Sulvar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Sulvar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Sulvar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wick on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Sulvar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wick taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sulvar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2# Sulvar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wick has hold of Sulvar's hands but Sulvar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4# Wick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sulvar. Wick taking some punishment here, with Sulvar in his half guard. Wick punching from the bottom.
Sulvar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wick trying to control from the bottom.
#ES# Wick pushes Sulvar off and gets back to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Sulvar tries to keep at a distance but Wick has taken the fight into the clinch. Sulvar tries to pull guard but Wick forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Sulvar tries to score a body lock takedown but Wick shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Wick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sulvar.
#TD# Wick ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wick dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tres Sulvar'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# Wick dives in and grabs Sulvar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sulvar pushes down on Wick's head and hops out. Sulvar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wick counters with a stiff right hand. Sulvar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sulvar somewhat.#TD2# Sulvar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES# Wick sneaks out the side door and pushes Sulvar away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD# Wick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sulvar is trying to work for a sweep but Wick has mounted him! Sulvar can't escape the position.
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Sulvar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T1# Sulvar is trying to escape the mount.
Sulvar keeps trying to improve his position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sulvar can do anything to dispel that myth. Wick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape. Sulvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sulvar is squirming around, avoiding Wick's attempts to control the action. Sulvar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2# Wick unloads with some shots from mount but Sulvar bucks and avoids them well.
Sulvar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
John Wick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Wick thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Sulvar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Sulvar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3##SUB# Wick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulvar defends well. Sulvar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sulvar distracts Wick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Sulvar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Sulvar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wick's head. Sulvar landing some decent shots from guard. Sulvar chips away with some ground and pound. Sulvar landing some decent shots from guard. Sulvar scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Sulvar cracks Wick with a solid left hand. Sulvar throws a strike but Wick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4##SUB2# Sulvar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wick defends it easily. Sulvar is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Sulvar looking for subs off his back but Wick has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2# Sulvar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Wick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Sulvar wants to improve his position but Wick is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wick dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Tres Sulvar's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Sulvar has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Wick moves into the clinch. Wick stops a takedown attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar. Sulvar gets underhooks to prevent Wick's takedown attempt.
#TD# Wick jumps into guard, dragging Sulvar to the mat.
Sulvar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Wick tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Wick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sulvar is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Wick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulvar defends well. Wick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sulvar working some strikes from top position. Wick has momentary wrist control but Sulvar slips an elbow through the middle. Sulvar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wick's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Wick tries to land a sweep but no joy. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sulvar is working Wick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Sulvar cracks Wick with a solid left hand.#SUB2# Sulvar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wick! #REVR# Sulvar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The strikes coming from Wick are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Wick throws a strike aimed at the side of Sulvar's head but Sulvar avoids it well. Sulvar is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wick is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Sulvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2# Sulvar is still trying to improve position. Wick controlling his opponent. Sulvar is trying to reverse the position but instead Wick has taken his back - oops! Sulvar tries to escape the position.
#T3# Wick has good solid back control here. Sulvar can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Sulvar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tres Sulvar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB# Sulvar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wick is hanging on to Sulvar's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sulvar avoids the strikes from Wick. John Wick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sulvar is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight! John Wick showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wick!
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