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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Muhammad throws a hook but Esquilo blocks it.
Muhammad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muhammad slips a straight right by Esquilo.
Esquilo misses with a straight left.
Muhammad misses with an uppercut. Esquilo saw that one coming.
Muhammad missing with a left hand there. Esquilo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Esquilo.
Esquilo throws a big shot that misses.
Esquilo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muhammad throws out the jab.
Muhammad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Muhammad slips a straight right by Esquilo.
Muhammad slips a jab from Esquilo.#CL2#
Esquilo moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Esquilo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muhammad's brow.
Muhammad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muhammad avoids the elbow strike from Esquilo, against the cage.
Muhammad misses with a punch to the body.
Muhammad tries to work over Esquilo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhammad throws a punch but it's blocked by Esquilo.
Muhammad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Muhammad lands a shoulder strike.
Esquilo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Muhammad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esquilo's elbow.
Muhammad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhammad has Esquilo pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Muhammad can't find room to land a body shot as Esquilo controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Esquilo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muhammad's brow.
Nice elbow from Esquilo.
Nice elbow from Esquilo. #CUT2#It looks like Aki Muhammad has been cut.
Muhammad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muhammad avoids a wild elbow strike from Esquilo.
Esquilo lands an elbow that stopped Muhammad in his tracks for a moment.
Esquilo throws an elbow that misses.
Muhammad dodges an elbow strike from Esquilo.
#T2#
Esquilo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muhammad lands a nice shot to the body.
Esquilo blocks a body shot from Muhammad.
Muhammad can't find room to land a body shot as Esquilo controls the action.
Esquilo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhammad tries to work over Esquilo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhammad lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhammad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muhammad lands an uppercut.
Muhammad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Esquilo throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Muhammad.
Muhammad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muhammad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muhammad lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Muhammad. #T3#
Esquilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Muhammad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Muhammad scores with a shot to the side of Esquilo's head.
Muhammad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Esquilo.
Esquilo looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muhammad.
Muhammad lands a body punch.
Muhammad lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Muhammad as the two fighters clinch.
Muhammad lands a left hand.
Muhammad tries a body shot but Esquilo blocks it.
Muhammad is leaning against Esquilo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muhammad.
Muhammad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muhammad scores with a shoulder strike.
Muhammad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Esquilo backwards.
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!
Muhammad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Esquilo is rocked!
Muhammad is working Esquilo over against the cage.
Esquilo is still on wobbly legs! Can Muhammad finish him?
Muhammad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muhammad.
Muhammad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Esquilo takes a shot to the head.
Muhammad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Muhammad lands with a right to the head.
Muhammad looking to throw knees to the head but Esquilo is blocking nicely.
Muhammad creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Esquilo with a big uppercut! Esquilo tries to clinch up but Muhammad pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Esquilo to the mat! Esquilo covers up and Muhammad unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aki Muhammad! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Muhammad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esquilo manages to avoid it.
Esquilo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muhammad.
Muhammad cracks Esquilo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Esquilo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muhammad counters with a straight right hand.
Muhammad punishes Esquilo's body with a nice straight punch.
Muhammad drops Esquilo with a big left hand! Esquilo is injured, injured bad! Muhammad jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aki Muhammad! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Esquilo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Terry.
Terry tries to land a leg kick but Esquilo saw it coming and moves away.
Terry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Terry shoots in looking for a takedown. Esquilo tries to sprawl out of it but Terry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Esquilo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Terry tries to bum rush Esquilo with a series of wild strikes but Esquilo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Terry.
Terry tries to counter by clinching up but Esquilo breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Terry has managed to clinch.
Terry is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terry'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.
Nice elbow from Esquilo.
Esquilo lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Jackie Terry has been cut.#T1#
Esquilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Esquilo.
Esquilo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Terry's defenses.
Esquilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Jackie Terry's cut is getting worse.
Terry takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#Terry is rocked!
Terry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Esquilo walks away with a smile on his face. Terry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Esquilo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Terry checks it well. #CL2#
Esquilo drives through and clinches with Terry against the cage.
Terry is trying to break the clinch but Esquilo is controlling him.
Terry takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Terry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jackie Terry's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jackie Terry's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paulo Esquilo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Esquilo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen attempts a counter takedown but Esquilo avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Allen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Esquilo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Allen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Esquilo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Allen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Esquilo after a bit of a struggle.
Allen is working for takedown but Esquilo is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esquilo lands an elbow inside.
Allen wants a takedown.
Allen avoids the elbow strike from Esquilo, against the cage.
Esquilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Allen is trying to drag Esquilo to the mat but Esquilo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquilo lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Davey Allen has been cut.
Allen wants a takedown but no success here.
Esquilo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Allen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Esquilo pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Esquilo misses with a straight left.
Paulo Esquilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esquilo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Allen counters with a shoot takedown. Esquilo fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Allen 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Esquilo controlling the position.
Allen stays in close to Esquilo's body and controls the position.
Allen trying to control but Esquilo is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Allen 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. #SUB#
Allen drops back looking for a leg! Esquilo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Esquilo manages to kick Allen off! Allen jumps back into Esquilo's guard. #T3#
Allen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Esquilo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Esquilo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Allen feinted with a counter takedown.
Esquilo throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Esquilo tries to clinch but Allen moves away #TD#
and Allen counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Allen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Esquilo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Allen controls the position.
Allen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Esquilo for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Allen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
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 Davey Allen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davey Allen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Esquilo throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Allen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Esquilo's guard.
Allen wants to control from the top but Esquilo keeps moving. #SUB#
Allen drops back looking for a leg! Esquilo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Esquilo manages to kick Allen off! Allen jumps back into Esquilo's guard.
Esquilo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allen is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Esquilo can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Allen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Allen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Allen trying to control but Esquilo is working from the bottom.
Allen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Esquilo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Allen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Esquilo did well to prevent Allen getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esquilo tries to get to full guard but Allen has control of the leg.
Esquilo is looking to get back to full guard here but Allen has managed to pass to side control instead.
Esquilo is not content to let Allen control the position.
Esquilo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Allen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee asks Allen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Allen prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3##SUB#
Allen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A control attempt from Esquilo but he's now mounted!
Esquilo reaches up to try and control the position but Allen seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Esquilo rolls and tries to escape and now Allen has his back!
#SUB#
Allen is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Esquilo is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davey Allen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Esquilo tries to score with a low kick but Resi moves his leg out of the way.
Resi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Esquilo counters by moving into the clinch.
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow.
Resi taking a breather.
Resi tries for a takedown but Esquilo manages to get underhooks.
Resi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow.
Esquilo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Resi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esquilo managing to block the knees to the body from Resi.
Esquilo lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#Resi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esquilo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Resi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Resi wants a takedown.
#T1#
Esquilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Resi blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Esquilo.
Nice elbow from Esquilo.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esquilo lands an elbow just above Resi 's eye.
Resi is trying to pull guard but Esquilo has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santos Resi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esquilo misses with an elbow strike.
Resi misses with a punch on the inside.
Resi tries to break free but Esquilo pushes him back against the cage.
Resi seems to have got his legs back now.
Esquilo lands an elbow inside that Resi shrugs off.
Resi takes an elbow to the temple.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esquilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Resi takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Clinched against the cage, Esquilo lands a big elbow that drops Resi! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Resi is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Esquilo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Esquilo looks to throw the jab but Tsunami is out of range.
Esquilo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tsunami dives in and grabs Esquilo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Esquilo pushes down on Tsunami's head and hops out.
Esquilo stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Esquilo moves into the clinch.
Tsunami dodges an elbow strike from Esquilo.
Esquilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Tsunami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Esquilo misses with an elbow strike.
Tsunami throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Esquilo blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Tsunami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tsunami has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Esquilo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Tsunami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esquilo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Johnny Tsunami has been cut.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Esquilo throws an elbow but misses.
Esquilo lands an elbow just above Tsunami 's eye.
Tsunami has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Esquilo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Esquilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Tsunami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esquilo throws an elbow but misses.
Esquilo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tsunami drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Esquilo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Esquilo throws an elbow but it misses.
Tsunami avoids a wild elbow strike from Esquilo.#T2#
Tsunami blocks an elbow strike from Esquilo.
Esquilo misses with an elbow over the top.
Tsunami has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Esquilo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tsunami tries to score a body lock takedown but Esquilo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Tsunami pulls guard.
Esquilo won't allow Tsunami to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Tsunami is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Esquilo is aware though and is defending well.
Esquilo looking to pass the guard.
Tsunami scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Esquilo wants to get up but he can't break Tsunami's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esquilo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Tsunami throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Tsunami working for a triangle but Esquilo defends it easily.
Esquilo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Tsunami has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esquilo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Esquilo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Esquilo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsunami. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tsunami throws his legs up looking for a submission but Esquilo uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsunami is letting Esquilo control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Esquilo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Tsunami's cut.
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#
Esquilo throws a hook but Tsunami avoids it easily.
Tsunami throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Tsunami shoots in and gets a takedown into Esquilo's guard.
Esquilo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsunami wants to control from the top but Esquilo keeps moving.
Esquilo is pulling down on Tsunami's head. It's preventing any offense from Tsunami, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Tsunami thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsunami working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsunami tries to free his leg and advance position but Esquilo is retaining full guard. #T1#
Tsunami postures up in Esquilo's guard and throws a big left but Esquilo blocks it.
Tsunami trying to control the position from guard on top but Esquilo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tsunami content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsunami tries to free his leg and advance position but Esquilo is retaining full guard.
Tsunami trying to control the position from guard on top but Esquilo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsunami postures up in Esquilo's guard and throws a big left but Esquilo blocks it. #SUB#
Tsunami 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.
Tsunami 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.
Esquilo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice defenses there by Tsunami.
Tsunami blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esquilo.
Tsunami tries for a takedown. No joy.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tsunami is trying to pull guard but Esquilo has him pressed against the cage.
Tsunami takes an elbow to the temple.
Esquilo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esquilo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Esquilo lands an elbow that stopped Tsunami in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Esquilo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tsunami is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Esquilo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Tsunami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsunami takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tsunami takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esquilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Tsunami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow.
Paulo Esquilo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Esquilo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Esquilo throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
Esquilo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esquilo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tsunami is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Esquilo misses with an elbow strike.
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow.
Esquilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Tsunami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Esquilo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esquilo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esquilo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Esquilo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esquilo throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Esquilo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Tsunami's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tsunami fails with a takedown attempt.
Esquilo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Esquilo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsunami moves out of range of the leg kick from Esquilo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tsunami or perhaps it was just good defense by Esquilo, which made it look bad.
Tsunami darts in looking for a takedown but Esquilo gets double underhooks and turns Tsunami into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Tsunami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsunami dodges an elbow strike from Esquilo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsunami has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Esquilo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tsunami's defenses.
Esquilo gets underhooks to prevent Tsunami's takedown attempt.
Tsunami is trying to push Esquilo away but Esquilo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Esquilo has Tsunami pressed against the cage, preventing Tsunami from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esquilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Tsunami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Esquilo throws an elbow that misses.
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow.
Tsunami is looking for a takedown.
Tsunami takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tsunami avoids the elbow strike from Esquilo, against the cage.
Tsunami has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Esquilo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Esquilo throws an elbow that misses.
Tsunami dodges an elbow strike from Esquilo.
Esquilo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Johnny Tsunami's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Esquilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Esquilo misses with an elbow strike.
#TD#
Tsunami jumps guard and drags Esquilo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Esquilo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Tsunami working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esquilo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esquilo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Esquilo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Esquilo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Esquilo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Tsunami not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esquilo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Tsunami has his foot on Esquilo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Esquilo works his way back into a safe position though.
Esquilo wants to pass the guard but Tsunami is keeping the position.
Esquilo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Esquilo wants to stand but Tsunami is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Esquilo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tsunami avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Esquilo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsunami throws a quick counter head kick but Esquilo was just out of range.
Tsunami looks to land a combination but Esquilo avoids it well.
Tsunami ducks under a wild hook from Esquilo.
Tsunami changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tsunami moves out of range of the leg kick from Esquilo.
Esquilo misses with a low kick as Tsunami jumps back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsunami displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Esquilo throws out the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Esquilo as Tsunami shoots in.
Johnny Tsunami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esquilo tries a low kick but Tsunami avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Esquilo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Esquilo 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Esquilo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Esquilo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Esquilo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Esquilo looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Esquilo just gets out of the way.
Esquilo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Esquilo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Esquilo moves into the clinch.
Esquilo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Esquilo throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson is trying to break free.#T1#
Esquilo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Esquilo, against the cage.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Esquilo.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Esquilo has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Ethan Johnson has been cut.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Esquilo.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Esquilo.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Esquilo.
#T2#
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson is trying to push Esquilo away but Esquilo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow.
Esquilo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Esquilo has the dominant position.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esquilo misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Esquilo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Esquilo.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Esquilo won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Esquilo has him pressed against the cage.
Esquilo throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Esquilo is defending well for now.
Esquilo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esquilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Esquilo misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson is trying to push Esquilo away but Esquilo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Esquilo.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Esquilo lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Esquilo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Esquilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esquilo throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Esquilo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Esquilo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Paulo Esquilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson checks a low kick from Esquilo.
Esquilo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Esquilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Esquilo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Esquilo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Esquilo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Esquilo, against the cage.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Esquilo.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Esquilo misses with an elbow strike.
Esquilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Esquilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Ethan Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Esquilo is controlling him.
Esquilo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Esquilo keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Esquilo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Esquilo, against the cage.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Esquilo.
Esquilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Esquilo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Esquilo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esquilo throws an elbow but misses.
Esquilo lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Esquilo has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Esquilo is controlling him.
Paulo Esquilo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Esquilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Esquilo lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esquilo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Esquilo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Esquilo lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Esquilo misses with an elbow strike.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Esquilo.
Esquilo lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Esquilo keeps him there for the moment.
Esquilo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Esquilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Ethan Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Esquilo won't allow it.
Esquilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Esquilo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Esquilo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Esquilo.
The fighters circling - Esquilo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson checks a low kick from Esquilo.
Esquilo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Esquilo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Esquilo takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Esquilo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Esquilo.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Esquilo lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Esquilo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Esquilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Esquilo won't allow it.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Esquilo throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Esquilo, against the cage.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Esquilo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Esquilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Ethan Johnson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esquilo throws an elbow but misses.
Esquilo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Esquilo lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esquilo has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Esquilo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Esquilo won't allow it.
Esquilo throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ethan Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paulo Esquilo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Thumbs Up Emoji fails with a takedown attempt.
Esquilo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Esquilo throws a leg kick but Thumbs Up Emoji sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Esquilo throws a looping overhand right but Thumbs Up Emoji ducks down to avoid it.
Esquilo is looking to chop away at Thumbs Up Emoji's legs.
Esquilo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as Thumbs Up Emoji checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquilo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thumbs Up Emoji is able to avoid easily.
Esquilo misses with an uppercut. Thumbs Up Emoji saw that one coming.
Esquilo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thumbs Up Emoji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thumbs Up Emoji feints the counter takedown.
Thumbs Up Emoji uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esquilo.#T1#
Thumbs Up Emoji keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esquilo.
Esquilo misses with a looping right.
Thumbs Up Emoji defending well as Esquilo loads up on a big left hand.
Thumbs Up Emoji steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Esquilo tried to score with a low kick but Thumbs Up Emoji checks it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thumbs Up Emoji takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esquilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Thumbs Up Emoji leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thumbs Up Emoji blocks an elbow strike from Esquilo.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to break the clinch but Esquilo is controlling the position.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to push Esquilo away but Esquilo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Esquilo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Esquilo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji jumps guard but Esquilo stands there with Thumbs Up Emoji around his waist. Thumbs Up Emoji gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji has Esquilo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Esquilo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paulo Esquilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji.
Esquilo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Esquilo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thumbs Up Emoji is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thumbs Up Emoji wants to stall.
Esquilo has Thumbs Up Emoji pressed against the cage, preventing Thumbs Up Emoji from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Esquilo.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Esquilo slows down the pace here.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow.
Esquilo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thumbs Up Emoji is looking to control Esquilo's arms but Esquilo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thumbs Up Emoji has his back to the cage.
Thumbs Up Emoji takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esquilo lands an elbow just above Thumbs Up Emoji 's eye.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Esquilo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Esquilo throws an elbow that misses.
Esquilo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4#
Thumbs Up Emoji wants to stall.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Esquilo lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji has been cut.
Thumbs Up Emoji takes an elbow to the temple.
Esquilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thumbs Up Emoji avoids a wild elbow strike from Esquilo.
Thumbs Up Emoji takes an elbow to the temple.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to pull guard but Esquilo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji avoids the elbow strike from Esquilo, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Esquilo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thumbs Up Emoji moves away from the strike by Esquilo.
Esquilo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thumbs Up Emoji can do to turn this around?
Esquilo tries a low kick but Thumbs Up Emoji avoids it.
Esquilo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esquilo throws a leg kick but Thumbs Up Emoji checks it. #CL#
Esquilo closes the distance and pushes Thumbs Up Emoji back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esquilo throws an elbow but misses.
Thumbs Up Emoji jumps guard but Esquilo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thumbs Up Emoji wants to break free but Esquilo has control.
Esquilo blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esquilo.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow.
Esquilo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thumbs Up Emoji's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Esquilo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thumbs Up Emoji's defenses.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to force a seperation but Esquilo has the dominant position.#T1#
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to circle away but Esquilo has him pinned against the cage.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to land knees in the clinch but Esquilo avoids the damage to the body.
Esquilo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to pull guard but Esquilo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji is looking for a takedown.
Paulo Esquilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji.
Thumbs Up Emoji dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thumbs Up Emoji jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Esquilo walks away with a smile on his face. Thumbs Up Emoji gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paulo Esquilo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thumbs Up Emoji defending well as Esquilo loads up on a big left hand.
Esquilo misses with a looping right.
Esquilo throws a leg kick but Thumbs Up Emoji sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thumbs Up Emoji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Esquilo.#T2#
Esquilo throws a shot from downtown. Thumbs Up Emoji moves away and avoids it.
Thumbs Up Emoji moves out of range of the strikes.
Esquilo misses with a low kick as Thumbs Up Emoji jumps back.#CL#
Esquilo forces Thumbs Up Emoji back against the cage and clinches.
Esquilo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to pull guard but Esquilo has him pressed against the cage.
Esquilo throws an elbow that misses.
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Esquilo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Esquilo lands an elbow inside.
Esquilo lands an elbow that stopped Thumbs Up Emoji in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#Thumbs Up Emoji is rocked!
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow.
Thumbs Up Emoji is still on wobbly legs! Can Esquilo finish him?#T3#
Esquilo'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.
Esquilo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Esquilo lands an elbow that stopped Thumbs Up Emoji in his tracks for a moment.
Thumbs Up Emoji seems to have recovered his senses.#CUT#That has opened up Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji's cut even more.
Thumbs Up Emoji avoids a wild elbow strike from Esquilo.
Thumbs Up Emoji takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esquilo.
Esquilo misses with an elbow strike.
Esquilo lands an elbow just above Thumbs Up Emoji 's eye. #T4#
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Esquilo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Esquilo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Thumbs Up Emoji manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Esquilo is looking to stand up but Thumbs Up Emoji won't let him.
Esquilo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Esquilo wants to stand and escape but instead Thumbs Up Emoji has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Thumbs Up Emoji advances to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Esquilo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thumbs Up Emoji lands a leg kick that knocks Esquilo off balance momentarily.
A jab from Esquilo misses.
Esquilo misses with a straight left.
Thumbs Up Emoji slips under a jab.
Esquilo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thumbs Up Emoji ducks under a wild hook from Esquilo.
As Esquilo backs off Thumbs Up Emoji throws a huge counter combo but Esquilo manages to avoid it all.
Esquilo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thumbs Up Emoji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thumbs Up Emoji shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Esquilo as he avoids it easily.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paulo Esquilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumbs Up Emoji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esquilo.#CL#
Esquilo rushes Thumbs Up Emoji and presses him up against the cage.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Esquilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Esquilo walks away with a smile on his face. Thumbs Up Emoji gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thumbs Up Emoji slips under a jab from Esquilo.#CL2#
Thumbs Up Emoji gets a clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to pull guard but Esquilo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji stalling in the clinch but Esquilo improves position.
Esquilo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thumbs Up Emoji's defenses.
Esquilo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Esquilo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esquilo. #CUT#The cut above Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
Esquilo lands a nice elbow.
Thumbs Up Emoji goes for a takedown in the clinch but Esquilo prevents it.
Thumbs Up Emoji blocks the elbow strike.
Esquilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Thumbs Up Emoji leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Esquilo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thumbs Up Emoji.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thumbs Up Emoji takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thumbs Up Emoji wants to get back to striking at distance but Esquilo won't allow it.
#T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esquilo.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to break free.
Thumbs Up Emoji avoids the elbow strike from Esquilo, against the cage.
Thumbs Up Emoji changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Esquilo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thumbs Up Emoji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Esquilo.
Esquilo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thumbs Up Emoji is out of range and Esquilo settles back down.
Esquilo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thumbs Up Emoji.#CL2#
Thumbs Up Emoji closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Esquilo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thumbs Up Emoji's defenses. #CUT#Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Esquilo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow.
Thumbs Up Emoji has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Esquilo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Thumbs Up Emoji has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Esquilo uses from the top position.
Esquilo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Esquilo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thumbs Up Emoji on the ground.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to keep Esquilo in close.
Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esquilo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Esquilo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Esquilo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Esquilo! |
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