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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Masvidal connects with an inside leg kick.
James explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Masvidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Masvidal with a nice calf kick.
James scores with a kick to the midsection.
Masvidal takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Masvidal leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masvidal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Masvidal lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masvidal appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jorge Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon James.
Masvidal misses with a head kick.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masvidal sprawls well. Masvidal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Masvidal slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James looks winded!
Masvidal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Masvidal.
James avoids the head kick by Masvidal.
Masvidal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masvidal as he avoids it easily.
Masvidal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#KD#
Masvidal lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Masvidal takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#James is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
James checks a low kick from Masvidal.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him?
Masvidal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Masvidal lands with a right that hurts James. James looks to clinch but Masvidal throws a short knee that drops James. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jorge Masvidal!
Jorge Masvidal spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2021 |
#R1#
James shoots in and drives through. Rossi sprawls well.#TD#
Rossi looking to score a takedown here. James is defending well but Rossi drives through and ends up in James's guard.
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
James wants to hit a sweep here but Rossi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for James there!
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rossi avoids the attempt from James to control.#T1#
Rossi with a couple of short strikes.
James takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rossi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rossi with a couple of short strikes.
James looks winded!
James is looking to get to half guard.
Rossi landing punches.
Rossi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
James taking shots to the head.
Rossi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rossi breaks from James's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rossi with the ground and pound from mount.
Rossi lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rossi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A nice elbow there by Rossi.#T3#
Rossi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rossi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
James tries to lock up and control but Rossi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rossi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rossi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
James is in a horrible position here. Rossi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rossi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, James has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Rossi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force James to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so James shrugs it off.
Rossi landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Rossi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Rossi landing punches.
Rossi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Rossi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Rossi gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Rossi is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rossi down to the mat. Rossi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rossi.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Rossi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rossi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rossi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
James bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
James is breathing heavily.#T1#
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rossi circles away quickly and effectively.
Rossi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Rossi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rossi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rossi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rossi stalling against the cage.
Rossi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi jumps guard but James stands there with Rossi around his waist. Rossi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
Rossi prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Rossi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Rossi throws a series of punches but James moves out of range. #CL2#
James gets a clinch. #BC#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossi wants to clinch.#T3##TD#
Rossi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for James!
James throws Rossi to one side and escapes!
Luca Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rossi uses from the top position. #SU#
Rossi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.#T4#
Rossi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Rossi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rossi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossi misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Rossi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rossi is in James's guard.
Rossi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rossi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rossi working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Luca Rossi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rossi preventing the sweep.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rossi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James has momentary wrist control but Rossi slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
Rossi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Rossi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rossi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Rossi breaks the clinch.
Rossi 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.
#T2#
Rossi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Rossi misses with a series of wild punches.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Rossi shakes him off and moves away.
Rossi throws a leg kick that misses.
Rossi sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Rossi avoids it this time.
Luca Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Rossi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rossi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi avoids the body shot from James.
#T3##TD#
Rossi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Rossi decides to stand back up. Rossi steps back and let's James get back to his feet.#CL#
Rossi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Rossi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rossi throws a big elbow that misses.
Rossi won't allow James to sweep him here.
James trying to control the position.
#T4##SU#
Rossi gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi. #TD#
Rossi gets the takedown into side control.
James explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rossi 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Rossi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaethje shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Gaethje counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
James has momentary wrist control but Gaethje slips an elbow through the middle.
James is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Gaethje is looking to advance position but James has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
James controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
James throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
James controlling the pace for now.
James throwing strikes here but Gaethje is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
James content just to control the position here.
James throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
James controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Gaethje is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gaethje wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
James has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gaethje has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
James throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Gaethje is really stuck here.
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
James missing with punches from the back.
James misses with a punch to the head. #T3##SUB#
James is looking for the choke from the back position but Gaethje is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
James is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Gaethje's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
James working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
James is breathing heavily.
Gaethje trying to get back to his feet but James is in full control for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gaethje prevents James from getting a body triangle.
Gaethje trying to get back to his feet but James is in full control for now.
Gaethje staying busy and making it hard for James to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaethje wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Gaethje throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gaethje is in James's guard.
Gaethje working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
Gaethje trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gaethje postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! James is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gaethje, into his guard. #REVR#
James passes Gaethje's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SU#
James decides to stand and escape the position.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Gaethje counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
James scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Gaethje.
Gaethje moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.#TD2#
Gaethje dives in and scores a takedown into James's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James has momentary wrist control but Gaethje slips an elbow through the middle.
Gaethje must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James keeping moving, preventing Gaethje from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Gaethje is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB#
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gaethje is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaethje has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Gaethje's legs - danger averted.#T3#
James wants to control from the top but Gaethje keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gaethje is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaethje can do to turn this around?#SU#
Gaethje is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaethje counters with a left and a right that stings James. #CL#
James rushes Gaethje and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gaethje uses from the top position.
Gaethje lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gaethje scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James is trying to keep Gaethje in close.
Gaethje is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Gaethje drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Gaethje off! Gaethje jumps back into James's guard. #SUB2#
Gaethje is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon James will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Gaethje closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Gaethje getting side control.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaethje's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaethje's back!
James has the hooks in. Gaethje is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gaethje is having to fend off submission attempts from James, who is looking to sink in the choke. James doesn't have the hooks in though and Gaethje manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Gaethje landing with the ground and pound.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gaethje really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gaethje can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brandon James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gaethje stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaethje trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gaethje drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Gaethje off! Gaethje jumps back into James's guard.
Gaethje tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Gaethje wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James is trying to control the position but Gaethje postures up.
Gaethje is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gaethje looking to pass the guard.
Gaethje landing some decent shots from guard.
Gaethje is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gaethje is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Gaethje escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
James seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dustin Gaethje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Gaethje is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaethje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaethje can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
James decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gaethje works over James's head and body with a nice combination.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaethje tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaethje manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brandon James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaethje throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Gaethje comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Gaethje! |
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